Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, February 25, 2016. This year in politics is already something of a spectacle, and not in a good way. We expect we'll regularly encounter situations that call for... Read More
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, February 25, 2016. Charlotte’s City Council adopted a progressive social policy this week despite the governor’s warning that state power will come down hard... Read More
Crime and dropout rates in North Carolina public schools increased last year, according to a new report released Wednesday. The state's overall crime rate in schools increased 1.5 percent from... Read More
The Charlotte City Council passed an addition to its non-discrimination ordinance Monday night adding marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, and gender identity and gender expression to... Read More
The controversy over the Common Core State Standards in North Carolina began over four years ago but the fate of the standards is still undecided. The Academic Standards Review Commission tasked with... Read More
Almost lost last week in Raleigh amid all the partisan gerrymandering drama was a decision by a three-judge panel in North Carolina that may have as much impact on the future of the state as the... Read More
The big debate over redistricting brings to mind another controversy that raged in the capital city not long after Republicans took control of the N.C. House and N.C. Senate after the 2010 elections... Read More
It is clear, even before the parties’ nominees have been selected, that a central feature of this year’s presidential election will be an intense debate over growth and equality. The Republican... Read More
Some people dream of going into business for themselves. Even if you aren’t one of them, you should be rooting for many of these dreamers to succeed. New businesses create lots of jobs. And new... Read More
The Jesse Owens biopic “Race” is absolutely fabulous. It is a poignant reminder in this Black History Month of what we have faced to get where we are as a nation and as individuals. Watching Owens... Read More
