It's not about urban versus rural
How should we respond to the urban-rural divide? The question has legions of politicians, scholars, journalists, and businesses scrambling for answers. I respect their efforts. But I feel compelled to... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Next step for voter ID: the governor's office
A voter ID bill is on its way to Gov. Roy Cooper’s office after the Senate voted today to pass an updated House version. Senate Democrats urged lawmakers ahead of the concurrence vote to pause voter... Read More
In high school, the easy 'A' is even easier
Call it high-grade high school. When it comes to letter-grade earning power, high-schoolers are rich indeed. Grade inflation is real and it’s inequitable, padding the GPAs of wealthier students... Read More
GOP moves forward with voter ID while turning blind eye to real voter fraud
At some point, you would think the embarrassment factor would kick in for North Carolina Republican leaders. Someday. Maybe. But not yet. For years, of course, the GOP has pushed restrictive voter ID... Read More
Silent Sam to get a fort
In response to the toppling in August of the Confederate Monument at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chancellor Carol Folt and other UNC leaders have proposed a controversial solution... Read More
On Pearl Harbor Day we remember North Carolina's contributions to WW II
by Tom Campbell, moderator and host of NC SPIN, December 4, 2019 As we observe Pearl Harbor Day we remember North Carolina's role in World War II. Our state boasts a large military presence today... Read More
A plaque for George Bush in Chapel Hill?
There should be an historic plaque in Chapel Hill honoring George Bush.” On the day after the former president’s death, Chapel Hill lawyer and chair of the town’s historic district commission... Read More
Redistributing income isn't investment
Whether your frame of reference is a country, a government, a business, or your own household, being better off in the long run requires patience and discipline in the short run. To have more income... Read More
Ten absolute "musts" for Voter ID
Editor’s note: Gerry Cohen – former special counsel to the General Assembly – is widely understood to be North Carolina’s most knowledgeable and respected expert on state elections law... Read More
Polling, after the fact
Civitas has released a poll just two weeks after the midterm election. Apparently, they’ll continue their monthly polling even in a non-election year. It’s very helpful to those of us who want to... Read More
