Trade deficits do not mean bad economic news
The last year America had a trade surplus was 1975. Should we worry about trade deficits? Read More
NC Spin Articles
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Racism the original sin of America. We are giving racists a pass. Read More
A public servant to the last
North Carolina's first governor served our state in many capacities, even to the end of his life. Read More
It's no joke
These troubling times call for national leadership that has all of its marbles. Donald Trump does not! Read More
Faced with pausing tax cuts for the rich or lowering state spending, NC Senate budget sides with the wealthy few
In order to pay for tax cuts the Senate's budget would cut spending to a 50 year low, relative to the state's economy. Read More
Wide majority of Americans concerned that tariffs will harm family finances
Eighty percent of Elon University Poll respondents expect higher prices due to new tariffs, but are they worth the hope of a better economic future? Read More
A lovefest
Would it be possible to have a cabinet meeting without the high-school lovefest? Read More
North Carolina's rural anger
State politics is dominated by white, rural men. They are angry because rural areas are in decline, as is their influence. Read More
Is it code red for the economy?
The first quarterly GDP report for the year, normally a "yawner," motivated many to declare a "code red" condition for the economy. Read More
Higher costs threaten housing affordability
Meeting the challenge of housing affordability will require all hands on deck. Companies need to keep innovating. Government needs to keep opening up the housing market. Read More
