Metro area suffer big job losses
Our largest cities are faring worse, not better than the statewide average. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Character matters - and the GOP lacks it
People like Thom Tillis and Richard Hudson who know better need to be held accountable for their support of Donald Trump Read More
The lockdown's devastating impact on children
Elevated stress in the home is often a predictor of abuse and there are fewer people to detect and report abuse. Read More
The anti-RBG: Amy Coney Barrett’s dark and regressive worldview
The differences could not be sharper. On virtually ever important issue she is the anti-RBG. Read More
Teaching, not money, is the key to education
Why are so many not proficient in basic reading skills by the end of the 3rd grade Read More
Why it's good that judges are on the ballot in North Carolina
Legislative powers have been eroded through judicial activism, so it is wise that we get to know our judicial candidates. Read More
Bugs Bunny always wins campaign debates
Candidates and their advisers over-think, over-worry and over-rehearse what they say but there's no mistake that can't be fixed with a few million in TV ads. Read More
Lieutenant Governor candidates differ sharply
A recent televised debate demonstrated sharply different views of the two candidates. Read More
District closings boost homeschooling
When school districts closed down last spring and sent their students home for “distance learning,” the vast majority of families experienced some combination of disappointment, frustration, chaos, and fury. Read More
Recession, recovery or something else?
What's happening with North Carolina's economy? Is it a V or K or what? Read More
