NC leaders demonstrate right and wrong ways to deal with #MeToo issues
For all the progress that's been made in the #MeToo movement there are still too many examples of inaction or delayed responses. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Are they all really running for president - or what?
Do most of them seriously think they stand a chance of lightning striking and winning the election or are they just auditioning for other jobs? Read More
School funds should follow children.
With more students exercising school choice the state should attach a minimum amount of fund to each student. Read More
UNC System Bucks Trend Favoring Out-of-State Students.
David Waugh writes in the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal that most state universities were created primarily to support higher education needs in their states, but the percentage of in-state students has declined. How is North Carolina doing? Read More
Cooper has taken extreme positions.
In 2016 voters believed Roy Cooper would be a consensus-building leader as Governor, however Cooper hasn't come close to fulfilling that promise. Read More
Civitas poll gives Cooper commanding lead over Forest.
The July issue of NC Capitol Connection reports that a statewide poll taken in June shows Governor Cooper with a commanding leader over Lt. Governor Dan Forest. Read More
A hero's story: Joe Dickerson
Gary Pearce's stepfather, Joe Dickerson, describes his experience at Normandy on D-day and the months following. Read More
Response to "We are re-segregating our schools"
Rhonda Willingham, Executive Director of NC Association for Public Charter Schools rebuts our recent My Spin column. Read More
How different are local economies
The McKinsey Global Institute has released a report of 300 cities and 300 counties in our country. Their analysis of North Carolina cities is very interesting. Read More
Legislative hypocrisy on "pork" (and we're not talking about hog farms.
530 separate items contained in the budget sent by lawmakers to Gov. Cooper last month that would direct a total $383 million to local projects over the next two fiscal years. And guess who benefits the most? Read More
