The workers are few
What our nation has done to our federal workers is truly a disgrace! Read More
NC Spin Articles
Hardly anybody votes in off-year elections. Why does North Carolina still have them?
This article, first published in 2023 is still relevant and is both an interesting and challenging piece. Read More
Michael Whatley's pseudo-populist campaign
The clumsiness of Whatley’s early attacks suggest that his political instincts are far less impressive than they were thought to be. Read More
Top NC court delivers bad news to bureaucrats
Recent decisions affect state agencies abilities to interpret and enforce agency policies. Read More
Expression at UNC
A university can’t have one set of expression rules for some groups and a different set for others, the more favored ones. Read More
A train wreck
Things are spiraling out of control. What happens next? Read More
Politicians we like – in the other party
We favor people in the other party if they stand up to – and defy – your own party. Read More
Technology is reshaping policy and politics
There are some truly novel forces transforming our political process and policy environment. It is difficult to wrap your head around them. Read More
Community-college salaries: ‘A workforce-development, social-mobility issue’
North Carolina is a state that loves its community colleges – except at budget time. Read More
Prices: gas prices down, food prices up. Why?
Prices rise and fall for the products we use but they don't always move in tandem. Read More
