A line in the sand
Where do we end up when politicians in both parties use power to punish people who disagree with them? Read More
NC Spin Articles
The pandemic brought a spike in NC students missing school. It’s still too high
The school choice movement is weakening the concept of attendance by supporting homeschooling, virtual charter schools and private schools with little state oversight of school hours. Read More
The practical personal side of politics
The real question in the 2026 U.S. Senate campaign will be who is going to be able to work with the Trump administration for the remainder of his term and with Congress to get the necessary funding or support for any of the major projects North Carolina needs to prosper. Read More
NC teacher pay falls to bottom of rankings
Our state has dropped from being 22nd in average teacher pay to being 47th in the nation. Why should young people want to go into teaching? Read More
Legislature was wise to reclaim power
Our constitution establishes separate branches of government but they were never meant to be equal in formal powers. Read More
Cooper has a strong base but faces a new challenge
Nearly any North Carolina Democrat enters Senatorial politics as an underdog. That Cooper begins as the fairly clear favorite has significant implications for the race. Read More
More than 75% of GenZers report bringing a parent to job interviews
NCDPI encourages students to use AI responsibly by using the EVERY framework. Read More
New Catawba College-YouGov Poll shows Trump disapproval growing in North Carolina
President faces majority disapproval, while Governor Stein and former Governor Cooper remain popular; Senate hopeful Whatley less familiar to many. Read More
Lying, cheating, and stealing
The GOP reveals its game plan to defeat Cooper in North Carolina. Read More
Winston-Salem slashes firefighter benefits, but leadership is what needs restructuring
Winston-Salem is stuck in neutral — or worse, reverse in the race to get major corporate relocations. Read More
