The political right formally abandons deficit reduction as a priority
Conservatives complained for years about budget deficits...until they didn't. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Tillis doubles down on ‘institutional’ support
Tillis says it is alright if the president wants to make his branch as powerful as possible, however the Congress' job is to maintain the historic intent of Article 1 of the Constitution. Read More
Self-evident
Judge Michael Luttig asks us to compare the grievances of the colonists with what is taking place today. Read More
Patriots lit torches for liberty — literally
Fort Johnson, in modern-day Southport, was the site of the first military operation of the Revolutionary War in North Carolina. Read More
To all of my brothers and sisters of the Caucasian persuasion
Being the target of such inhumanity in your own country because of the color of your skin is an experience hopefully you will never have to go through, or wish on anybody else, and yet, it is happening everyday unabated. Read More
Less solar, more coal: How Duke kept power on in a heat wave
Nothing tests the reliability of the grid more than extreme weather, which is also when people need access to electricity the most: heating during bitter cold and cooling during heat waves. Read More
The North Carolinians that the “big, beautiful bill” will terrify, bankrupt, and kill
The changes coming to the American social contract as a result of President Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful bill” are the most extreme in U.S. history Read More
The efficiency of natural institutions in times of crisis
Government can assist in many ways during times of natural disasters but individuals can act at a moment's notice and have an important role. Read More
A work requirement for state legislators?
All our neighboring states have approved a budget for the coming year. Too frequently, our state started the new year without a new budget. Read More
Policy research has its limitations
Public policy research offers many advantages, but it also has limitations. Read More
