I loved being a teacher. After a rather rough first semester of adjusting from the newsroom to the classroom at the age of 44, I had as much fun as is legally possible in the great state of North... Read More
by Paul O'Connor, Syndicated columnist, published in Asheville Citizen-Times, August 30, 2017. If there is one indisputable observation to make about the state’s Republican legislative majority it... Read More
Every so often in our political discourse comes a moment that presents elected officials with a crystal clear choice between right and wrong, something that rises far above the usual partisan... Read More
So far in 2017, North Carolina is adding jobs at a slower pace than the national and regional averages. That’s a noticeable change from recent trends — but it’s a reason only for concern, not... Read More
The University was handed a get out of jail free card by Gov. Roy Cooper – and declined to use it. What? Even more baffling is the fact that we requested the card. Spurred by a letter from Chapel... Read More
The public hearings on the new legislative maps bought for the GOP with taxpayer money are little more than a ruse. The Republicans in the House and Senate are going to pass the maps without any real... Read More
The General Assembly is redrawing State House and Senate Districts and it’s like the circus came back in town: Six years ago, last time they drew districts, Republican legislators used ‘race’ as... Read More
One of the most important matters to come before the North Carolina Supreme Court in a long time will be argued next Monday in Raleigh. At issue is nothing less than the basic structure of two vital... Read More
by Paul O'Connor, Capitol Press Association, published in Salisbury Post, August 22, 2017. Shortly after online dating appeared, a cartoon poked fun at the anonymity they afforded. The caption, “On... Read More
Editorial by Asheville Citizen-Times, August 22, 2017. We have met the enemy and he is here. The people who pose as our leaders have been busy insisting that the great danger to our Republic comes... Read More
