How does the future impact the stock market?
The stock market is forward-looking, always trying to find clues about what the economic future holds. What is the current climate telling us? Read More
NC Spin Articles
The Right's attacks on Medicaid expansion grow more desperate
The COVID-19 virus demonstrates anew that Americans need affordable access to healthcare. Read More
Let's spoil the garden party
At a time when our federal government has lost its moorings, North Carolina needs to once again assume the role of cantankerous old coot at the Constitutional garden party. Read More
Clyburn saves Biden and the Republic
The Democratic party is increasingly young, minority and female. So how did Joe Biden, who was almost out of gas, become the frontrunner? Read More
Politics teach political lessons
No matter how many elections you’ve watched or participated in, you should always be prepared for surprising outcomes and new learning opportunities. Read More
Put politics aside and focus on the science of reading
The Excellent Public Schools Act of 2019 was a good-faith effort to get Read to Achieve implementation back on track. So why did the governor veto it? Read More
Bernie beat the establishment, but Biden beat them both
The establishment that Bernie is running against may exist but it's neither unified nor very influential. Read More
A few notes and observations from the North Carolina primary
One of the main takeaways from the March 3 NC primary was the accuracy of the Civitas tracking polls. Read More
What a ride! But wait - There's more!
Joe Biden had never won a primary. Then he won 11 in four days. But it's not even halftime in this game. Read More
Electronic Touch Screen Voting Systems Pass Primary With Flying Colors
Despite the protests and demands for only hand-marked paper ballots touch screen electronic machines performed well. Read More
