Living with mom and dad: the go-to choice for 20-somethings
In 1960, 29 percent of 20-somethings lived with at least one parent. Are so many doing so now because of COVID-19? Read More
NC Spin Articles
A public intellectual steps down
For decades he "provided quiet and generous counsel to governors, legislators, journalists, students, aspiring leaders, and countless others on the major challenges facing our state and our people." Read More
There should be consequences
Wednesday we saw the results that occur when misinformation is repeated frequently and not corrected. Read More
History argues against frequent 4-3 splits from our Supreme Court
Given the 4-3 split of Democrats to Republicans it would be natural to expect that most rulings will have this margin. Recent history would prove this conclusion wrong. Read More
Chaos in Washington: So now the enablers think things have gone too far?
Wednesday we saw the Right's version of "Law and Order." Read More
North Carolina has taken a wrong turn
In 2010 we retreated from North Carolina’s commitment to public education and public-school teachers. Legislators shortchanged public schools, skimped on teacher pay and demonized teachers. Read More
Tax debates feature many myths
Regardless of the tax policy our leaders choose, they should base their base their decisions on facts, not commonly held myths. Read More
Five political questions for 2021
The answers to five big questions will help determine political outcomes in North Carolina in 2021. Read More
Where will the jobs be?
The answer to three questions will help determine our economy in 2021. Read More
Older people move higher in NC's COVID-19 vaccination line
Even as the number of new cases is surging the CDC has recommended that people over 75 be in the first wave of people vaccinated. Read More
