Toyota deal highlights the political right’s detachment from reality on the seminal issue confronting humanity
State leaders are refusing to acknowledge the climate elephant in the room Read More
NC Spin Articles
Yes, college (usually) pays off
Hood admits to being old-fashioned in believing that university campuses should be places to pursue rigorous scholarship, to cultivate leaders, and to pursue the life of the mind. Read More
UNC's 50th anniversary
President Peter Hans says the the formation of the UNC system was an “act of hope” for state citizens. Hans wants to provide that same hope for older adults and veterans that have missed out on higher education. Read More
Jackson is out
The Senator's road to the nomination was always though, but with Erica Smith's withdrawal to run for Congress it became even tougher. Read More
The elephant in the room on teacher pay
Teacher compensation includes more than just their pay, a subject that is conspicuously absent in most discussions. Read More
Is it cheaper to live in North Carolina?
Are we lucky or unlucky to be living in North Carolina in terms of the prices we pay? Read More
Imperial city loses on mandates
Joe Biden’s attempt to force private companies to make vaccination or weekly testing a condition of employment has fared poorly in the courts. Read More
What will happen in NC if the Supreme Court ends the constitutional right to an abortion?
North Carolina has been identified by some analysts as a “haven state” for abortion if Roe is overturned. Read More
Politico scorecard gives N.C. low overall rank for pandemic response
The magazine and website ranks states using 4 categories. None did well but North Carolina ranks 41st. Read More
Move the university headquarters?
Nobody argues with the legislature's authority to move the university headquarters, but there is disagreement about moving it. Read More
