Refusal to close the Medicaid coverage gap recalls a dark era from the South's past
Refusing to provide safety net assistance drags up memories of The Great Depression. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Nothing funny or foolish
When the legislature created the consolidated university system we have today all schools immediately wanted to expand offerings and become stronger. It took someone with discipline and planning skills to mold the new system. Ray Dawson was that person. Read More
New craft beer laws could be first of many needed alcohol reforms
It’s past time North Carolina gets out of the liquor business, opens the market to competition, and encourages opportunities for entrepreneurs. Some proposals working their way through the legislature could go a long way toward modernizing our antiquated system Read More
Don't play favorites with business taxes
Which taxes are acceptable and which aren't? Politicians tend to play favorites. Read More
Which inflation measure should we use?
The government is changing the way it measures inflation. Is it a good change? You decide. Read More
Cooper wins big victory in failed veto override
Wednesday's vote in the House over "born alive abortions" was important for several reasons. Read More
Cooper's fight echoes Terry Sanford's
Everything new is old again. Take the fight Governor Cooper is having with the legislature. It's reminiscent of Terry Sanford's battle with Governor Luther Hodges. Read More
More blatant attempts by the GOP to rig a constitutional mandate
The census question on immigration status wasn't about intimidating immigrants. It was about electing Republicans. Read More
Population trends may surprise you
By 2040 North Carolina will have the 7th largest population in the nation but our growth rate will have declined. Why? Read More
Secretary Cohen calls for investigation into NC Children's hospital
Ellen Gabler's NY Times follow-up article reports that North Carolina's Secretary of Health and Human Services is calling for an investigation into higher than expected death rates at North Carolina's Children Hospital Read More
