This should be interesting
There’s a lot to talk about as Trump takes office. An “illegitimate” President? Congressman/civil rights hero John Lewis touched a nerve here. Trump & Co. went nuclear. But the Russian hacking... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Limited power
When the election began Millennials trapped in dead-end jobs faced a choice between a Democrat Washington Politician and a Socialist (who could only come from Vermont) and the Millennials chose the... Read More
Urban-rural gap isn't new
One of the best gifts I received this Christmas was a history book entitled The Country Church in North Carolina. (Yes, I’m just that nerdy.) The author, a Duke University specialist in rural... Read More
Real lives at stake in the chaos in Washington
Never mind the bullying tweets that unnerve allied nations and reverberate through financial markets. Put aside for moment the disturbing confirmation hearings that have revealed not only ethical... Read More
Unfunded mandates
I’m old enough to remember when Republicans pummeled Democrats for unfunded mandates. Unfunded mandates are regulations or requirements passed by legislatures or Congress without the money to pay... Read More
Lawmakers could use a civics lesson
by Paul O'Connor, Capitol Press Association, published in Rocky Mount Telegram, January 18, 2017. The separation of powers principle should not be so vexing to state leaders. It was, after all... Read More
Now walk the walk
Editorial by Winston-Salem Journal, January 18, 2017. GOP leaders had good things to say last week in Raleigh about effective unity and working with Roy Cooper, the new Democratic governor. They’ve... Read More
Build a new plan, then replace Obamacare
Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, January 19, 2017. Richard Hudson was reassuring. Nobody is going to lose insurance coverage as Congress repeals the Affordable Care Act and replaces it with... Read More
Coverage for all?
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, January 19, 2017. A federal judge’s order to temporarily block Gov. Roy Cooper’s bid to expand Medicaid coverage in North Carolina might effectively kill the... Read More
Can lawmakers, governor find common ground?
Opening day of the 2017-18 General Assembly was filled with warm greetings, friendly exchanges, and promises of compromise. After a short break, lawmakers have returned to get down to the real work of... Read More
