2020 Legislative short session: Coronavirus and not much more
This short session was like no other in recent memory. Bipartisan cooperation that started the session quickly disappeared. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Elect the president by popular vote?
A new proposal could keep the electoral college but ensure the winner of the national popular vote would become president. Read More
Hail to the Redskins, or what?
Does the nickname of teams offend Native Americans? Many worry about the negative effect of Indians nicknames and mascots. Read More
Choice should guide school reopening
Governor Cooper and education officials are grappling with the reality that one size doesn't fit all when it comes to education. Read More
The rise of the Nones
Chris Cooper and Michael Bitzer, two of North Carolina's noted political scientists, report on why voters might choose not to report demographic data when registering. Read More
Proud to be a American? I asked my family for help with an assignment and learned a few lessons myself
In 140 characters how would you explain your pride? Read More
NC Registered voters top 7 million
As we hit the half-way point of 2020 it is good to look at the demographics of those registered and where they live. Read More
State shouldn't play favorites
States should raise or lower taxes on all households and businesses in like circumstances. They should not play favorites Read More
The great debate: To wear or not to wear?
Mask wearing is pitting Americans against each other. Serious self-examination is not a strength of the righteous. Read More
How government makes healthcare more expensive; and what we can do about it
Through government intervention, the US has managed to simultaneously apply two sources of upward pressure on healthcare prices through artificially inflating demand and suppressing supply. Read More
