Elon University Poll: A proud but deeply uneasy public as America celebrates its 250th Anniversary
69% believe the signers of the Declaration of Independence would feel more disappointment than pride about modern American democracy. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Countering confusion about NC flat tax’s impact
Yes, we have a flat tax rate, meaning the higher the income, the more a person pays. Read More
Life in the gray
Instead of the either/ors we need to learn to live with the both/ands of life. Read More
Denser cities won’t rely on transit
We place too high value on automobility for buses and trains to carry a sizable share of North Carolina travelers. Read More
Twists and Turns
If Trump’s spinning a tale so he can pay his allies that should boomerang on Trump. He should pay a price. Read More
Mergers only make hospital monopolies worse
Decades of economic evidence demonstrates that hospital consolidation raises prices and does not improve quality. Read More
Roberts: UNC must keep up with NC’s growth
At a time when many universities see declining enrollments due to reduced birth rates, the UNC System sees increasing enrollment. Our state is projected to be the nation’s 7th-largest state by 2030. Read More
Expand options for behavioral health
Mental health access needs to be a top priority for our state. Read More
NC Republicans are getting away with voter suppression again. What about another HB2?
North Carolina Republicans have advanced a bill to cut the early-voting period roughly in half -from 17 days before election day to a mere 10 to suppress Democratic voters. Read More
Roy Cooper’s COVID-era actions are a weakness, not a strength
Cooper has a history of putting himself and his political ambitions before the people of North Carolina. Read More
