Constitutional amendment re-write
Following the three judge panel ruling that the General Assembly could either take the two amendments in question off the ballot or re-write them, the General Assembly is coming back tomorrow (Friday... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Time to forget our ABCs
In the aftermath of a scathing report from State Auditor Beth Wood about mismanagement in North Carolina’s Alcoholic Beverage Control warehouse, some state lawmakers are renewing calls to end the... Read More
"Both sides" -ism at the N&O
No, Colin Campbell, “both sides” do not “share in the blame” over “the last-minute legal tussle between Gov. Roy Cooper and the legislature over proposed constitutional amendments.” And... Read More
Lingering lessons from a short but ongoing session
Environmental concerns are real and warranted, particularly when it comes to public health. The GenX chemical produced by Chemours has been found in water supplies and the impact on human health is... Read More
Fine print putsch: The NC GOP provokes a constitutional crisis
Surely there must be a line somewhere. Surely, there must be a point at which the language that is slated to appear on the state ballot with respect to a proposed constitutional amendment bears so... Read More
People who live in Wood houses shouldn't throw matches
Every first year law student, civil litigant, criminal defendant and anyone with good sense knows you don’t threaten a judge, and you especially don’t threaten a whole court full of judges... Read More
Parties differ on government's scope
According to a recent Gallup poll, 57 percent of Democratic voters view socialism positively, more than the 47 percent who view capitalism positively. If that sounds utterly bonkers to you, join the... Read More
Thomas Jefferson got it right
I was never a real journalist. I took a few journalism classes, wrote for my high school and college newspapers and write the occasional news release for a client or a friend in need. But I was... Read More
Opposition to the amendments
The North Carolina constitution is such a significant and important document that any changes should be made only after careful thought and justification. It certainly appears that current proposed... Read More
It's not all Charlotte and Raleigh
North Carolina’s two most-populous counties, Mecklenburg and Wake, are home to about 21 percent of the state’s population and 28 percent of its jobs. Over the past four years, about 45 percent of... Read More
