State Government’s Response to Coronavirus: Budget & Tax Recommendations
Stat government needs to take more measures now to avoid a panic in coming months. Here are several recommendations to follow in the coronavirus crisis. Read More
NC Spin Articles
How will the economy change after the virus crisis?
Short of developing a vaccine that protects us against all future viruses we should be prepared for economic changes. Read More
The Right's dangerous policy prescriptions for the COVID-19 pandemic
Budget surpluses are attributable to a decade of brutal cuts to core services and structure. Now is the time for anything but fiscal restraint. Read More
Socialism goes viral
In truth, “socialism” is an epithet we use for things government does that we don’t like. So is what we are doing today truly socialism? Read More
Campaigning in a pandemic
This election season will look quite different. How does a candidate share information with voters in this environment? Read More
Loosening controls helps avert disaster
Increasing regulation isn't the way to respond to disasters. Deregulation has its uses. Read More
And the Catawba call
How will Governor Cooper and the legislature negotiate with the Catawba for a new gambling casino in North Carolina? Read More
Intelligence Chairman Raised Virus Alarms Weeks Ago, Secret Recording Shows
North Carolina Senator Richard Burr warned a group of supporters about the dangers of Coronavirus weeks before feds alerted us. Read More
Pandemic tests our institutions
Pandemics, wars, and other disasters have always tested the durability of the institutions that form free societies. If they are to pass the test, we must all do our part — and keep our heads. Read More
Clearly not ready to lead
Making bad decisions in this pandemic can lead to have a devastating outcome. Leaders must be prepared to make the hard decisions. Read More
