What made today's North Carolina economy?
Tobacco, textiles and furniture once were the mainstays of North Carolina's economy. The big three has now become the big five. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Trade lifts North Carolina economy
The Business Roundtable estimates some 1.2 million North Carolinians have jobs in trade. Read More
Nichol: It's past time to stop playing nice with demagogues on the far right
What has become of the party of Lincoln? They've abandoned the American Experiment. Read More
One Supreme Court case could destroy the court for years to come
Should two justices be disqualified because of conflicts of interest? What impact could it have? Read More
NC once again the worst state in America for workers
Not only is North Carolina once again the lowest ranked state in the nation but it's composite score actually declined from last year. Read More
Legislators need to implement, not deflect judge's Leandro order
Our state has gone nearly a quarter of a century without fulfilling the court's mandate that every child have access to a "sound basic education." Judge Lee says they should act by October 18. Read More
Did #RedforEd benefit NCAE?
The catchy name was a tip of the cap to NEA’s request to have teachers and supporters of public education wear red at events and school protests. Why did membership in NC decline? Read More
State legislators make big decisions. So why do they get tiny paychecks
There is an information gap of citizens' knowledge of state government. What does this mean for those hoping to encourage different people to run for state legislative office? Read More
Texas abortion stance is seriously flawed
Judges, untrained in medicine, are wrong to dictate appropriate medical care. Read More
The boy blunder of the GOP
Madison Cawthorn is just the latest version of Lonesome Rhodes, a man who lucked into fame and is in love with the sound of his own voice and the sound of applause. Read More
