Cooper's orders were relatively strict
We will be debating whether the Governor's shutdown orders were too stringent for months. Only time will tell for sure. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Are we in a strong economic recovery?
Economists, like weather forecasters, are sometimes wrong. Is it wishful thinking to believe the economy will bounce back quickly? Read More
Civitas Poll shows Trump with slight lead, Cooper with double digit margin and Tillis and Cunningham neck and neck
It appears that the ‘rally ’round the flag’ effect that we saw at the start of the COVID-19 crisis has peaked for both President Trump and Gov. Cooper. Read More
Democrats lead in key NC races
Biden leads Trump, Cunningham leads Tillis and Cooper has a wide lead over Forest in Public Policy Polling's latest survey. Read More
Another shutdown order will fail
The Governor has already overstepped his authority. North Carolinians won't put up with a second shutdown. Read More
Removing the symbols of white supremacy will be the easy part
The struggle will come when we try to address the wrongs suffered by African Americans due to institutional racism. Read More
Dan versus Roy: Every lost second
Dan Forest has landed in a fix. And the clock is ticking. Read More
Stressed over the pandemic, yet prepared for what comes next
The stress resulting from COVID-19 is affecting everyone, including governments. We need to rein in spending and re-evaluate priorities. Read More
Surely now, North Carolina will end executions for good
The North Carolina Supreme Court just ruled that a repeal of the Racial Justice Act was unconstitutional is another wave in the irresistible tide of eliminating the death penalty. Read More
Isn't it about time to protect our NC railroad safety easements?
Our rail plan wants to put 70% of our population within 30 miles of a passenger rail station but a bill before the legislature would prevent that for happening. Read More
