Why Trump’s recent executive order on elections would not strengthen them
The executive order would give access to every state voter registration list to DOGE. This is not necessary, as our state already maintains voter rolls meticulously. Read More
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Where New York beats North Carolina
Our population grew by 5.3% over the past five years. The nation grew only 3.6%. We also rank at or near the top of the states with economic freedom. Read More
Trumpty Dumpty
Will the old rhyme about Humpty Dumpty apply to Trump? Read More
What's going on.....
The news media is adding to the grief of the moment. A poll reflects trust in media is at its lowest point. Read More
Meredith Poll gauges voter satisfaction, economic perceptions, opinions on presidential and legislative actions
Fewer than one-third were satisfied with the direction of the country, about evenly divided about the direction of the state, just 37% believe tariffs will improve the economy and 67% worry that DOGE cuts will affect government services. Read More
How to fight
Riggs has waged the type of battle the Democrats need to fight going forward. She defined the terms of the debate. She raised the money to fund the lawsuit. She built a coalition that kept the story in the news. She used rallies and protests strategically. Read More
This Friday, light 2 lanterns on your front porch for liberty
North Carolina’s role in the founding of the nation will get renewed attention, with events and projects across the state as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence. Read More
Finding a little courage
When one branch suppresses and coerces the other two branches, our democracy is in trouble, and this is not good trouble! Read More
Andrew Jackson was no protectionist
We would be better off if Trump would follow Andrew Jackson's lead. Read More
The cost of reading this commentary just went up
Vowing to fight Trump and his high tariffs "to the end, " China"...is reaching out to other nations...to form a united front to compel Washington to retreat." Read More
