State lawmakers have finally taken a bold step toward addressing the looming teacher shortage in public schools. The Republican supermajorities in the House and Senate worked with Democrats to create... Read More
I walked into the Division of Motor Vehicles office on Avent Ferry Road at 9:20 a.m. The line for a ticket was 30 people deep and every chair in the waiting area was filled. Another dozen customers... Read More
Ordinarily, I might gloat. Last week, a prominent conservative pundit conceded a point yours truly and countless others have been making for a long time. Namely, that in their constant assaults on... Read More
It’s my favorite time of year. Colorful backpacks dot the sidewalks, yellow buses roll down the streets, and our school buildings open their doors to welcome students back. As a teacher, I never... Read More
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, August 23, 2016. Schools participating in the state’s Opportunity Scholarship Program shouldn’t discriminate. All taxpayers fund the voucher program, and all... Read More
Ali Meyer of the Washington Free Beacon reports on the latest projections for federal government debt. Outstanding federal debt is projected to hit $28.2 trillion over the next decade, according... Read More
I have strong opinions. You probably do, too. Most people have deeply felt convictions about at least some matters of public controversy. Given the right context, most are willing to express their... Read More
Showdowns over when voters in Wake, Cumberland and Orange counties will be able to cast early in-person votes are getting ready to head to the North Carolina State Board of Elections. County boards of... Read More
The cost of Affordable Care Act policies in North Carolina seems poised to rise sharply, as Obamacare’s death spiral looms. Insurer Aetna is going to dump its individual Affordable Care Act (ACA... Read More
Editorial by Chicago Tribune, reprinted by Burlington Times-News, August 18, 2016. These Olympics are golden, aren’t they? We’ve tumbled for American gymnast Simone Biles and her coach Aimee... Read More
