A Blunder…
The ground is shifting beneath our feet. And it looks like, before long, we’ll have two more nations packing nuclear weapons. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Abolish ICE?
People thought Democrats were too soft on illegal immigration. Now they think Trump is too harsh. Read More
Reforming SNAP is a fiscal necessity JOHN HOOD JANUARY 26, 2026
North Carolina may be forced to increase spending on SNAP by more than $500 million more in order to continue to participate in the program. Read More
Senator Tillis steps up again
Thom Tillis knows what's right...but has often done what's wrongQ Read More
So what is the big deal with Greenland anyway?
Greenland has a population not much larger than Chapel Hill spread across a vast and often cold and desolate landscape. Greenland may be one of those important hinge points in history people need to take seriously Read More
North Carolina’s economy has boomed. Why hasn’t its median income?
Warm weather and low taxes alone driving growth but those advantages alone are not going to deliver prosperity. Read More
Why NC has become America’s permanent battleground
North Carolina is not a battleground because of any single candidate or trend, but because its recent history has taught political actors that it is always close enough to matter. Read More
Let's get real
250 years of the American experiment are being tested against the resolve of the citizenry, and the courage of a Congress. Read More
Economic growth brings lifestyle change
As North Carolinians react to today’s changes, many will need to seek out new opportunities, learn new skills, and relocate to other places. Read More
Fruit of the imperial presidency
There’s nothing like a little saber-rattling to make a tyrant want to wake up in the morning and start plotting and planning on what else he can grab that rightfully belongs to other folks. Read More
