Three-in-four NC voters say tariffs will increase prices.
53 percent say the economy is becoming worse. 75 percent say higher tariffs will result in their paying higher prices. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Charter schools in North Carolina are rising to the challenge
Ten percent of the state's public school population attend one of the 208 public charter schools statewide. Read More
As a recession looms, GOP lawmakers need to prepare NC. They’re not.
Despite a decline in state revenues and the threat of a recession, the Senate budget continues to cut taxes and increase funding for vouchers. Read More
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
Note from a reader
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
