Judges are considered to be in command of their courtrooms. But when state legislators pass laws attacking them— shortening their terms, shrinking the appellate court — judges are no longer in... Read More
Editorial by Salisbury Post, November 20, 2017. The reports of sexual harassment over many years by a Hollywood mogul and allegations about a front-running politician in Alabama are only the latest... Read More
Turkey production is important to the farming sector of North Carolina. In fact, total poultry production – including turkeys, eggs and broiler chickens – is North Carolina’s top agricultural... Read More
High Point University Poll, November 21, 2017. The High Point University Poll finds that 33 percent of North Carolinians approve of how President Donald Trump is doing his job, and a large majority... Read More
Elon University Poll, November 22, 2017. Cyber Monday is again overshadowing Black Friday as North Carolina shoppers head into one of the hottest shopping seasons of the year, the Elon University Poll... Read More
Editorial by Jacksonville Daily News, November 18, 2017. We’re not opposed to the idea of building a satellite state aquarium in Pender County to focus on aquaculture and shellfish habitats. But we... Read More
State Reps. Grier Martin and Cynthia Ball, both D-Wake, agree on most of the issues that come before the legislature, but it’s possible that 2018’s election could pit them against each other in... Read More
Columnist George Will highlights just how dire the fiscal circumstances are for the state of Illinois, which underscores the importance of that state’s gubernatorial race this year. Republican Gov... Read More
by Dr. Mike Walden, NCSU Professor of Economics, November 22, 2017. It’s commonly thought we are now living in the greatest time period of change. Technology is affecting how we live, work and... Read More
I could always hear John McLaughlin long before I could see him. The larger-than-life former Jesuit priest, Nixon speechwriter, and host of the “McLaughlin Group” public-television show from... Read More
