Ads remind us about AI’s promise, potential perils
AI’s power to simplify the complex comes with a price. We would be wise to keep potential unintended consequences in mind. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Starring Mark Robinson
Republicans say they are insulted about ads regarding Mark Robinson. The big insult is that they nominated a man for governor who is unfit and unqualified. Read More
Helene shows value of fiscal restraint
Our state government is well prepared to shoulder it's share of Hurricane Helene repairs. Our federal government is not. Read More
Red, blue or purple
Read this book and you will know more about politics in our state than you do now. Even if your candidates lose. Read More
Could the Triangle see Major League Baseball sooner than expected?
Durham is being mentioned as both a temporary and permanent home for the Tampa Bay Rays. Read More
Why I'm optimistic about Harris regardless of the polls
As voting gets underway in earnest this week and next, I think the outcome of the election will become more clear. Read More
Keep the faith, but keep it to yourself
Citizens don't want judges making laws, even though some court decisions appear to do so. Read More
Step into my parlor
My mother-in-law would have called J.D. Vance an "empty suit." Read More
Helene brought out the best in Carolinians
Immediate challenges for victims of Helene are rescue and relief. Many North Carolinians are helping with magnificent resilience. Read More
When does this dance end?
When people are at their lowest, like after a major natural disaster like Helene, they're prone to believe anything from a so-called "authority figure." Read More
