Trump and Clinton boost Obama
President Barack Obama’s job-approval rating has risen over the past two months. I think I know the reason why — and North Carolina politicians should take note of it. First the numbers. If you... Read More
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McCrory hails privacy act
Gov. Pat McCrory quickly signed a bill Wednesday evening that prevents cities and counties from passing their own anti-discrimination rules in response to the Charlotte City Council’s actions to... Read More
Defining North Carolina
Republicans really haven’t learned too much from this election cycle. Their presidential contest got hijacked by a reality star who appeals to the most xenophobic and racist tendencies of the GOP... Read More
A closer look at North Carolina's primary results
When all was said and done March 15, very few eyebrows raised across the state as a result of North Carolina primaries. In a year when the outsider is supposed to have an advantage, the lack of... Read More
Congressional primary attracts stampede of candidates
Seven members of the General Assembly want to move from Jones Street to Capitol Hill. The redrawn congressional districts created new opportunities in the 13th Congressional District and the 12th... Read More
You decide: Why are there new sales taxes?
North Carolinians having repairs made to their vehicles are now in for a little bit of a shock. With a few exceptions, they will now have to pay state sales tax on the labor cost of those repairs. So... Read More
The gang of 11
It’s possible people aren’t aware of this yet, but there was a law passed by the General Assembly in a special session yesterday that has generated some controversy. Intended to quash Charlotte... Read More
McCrory joins a dark list of Southern governors
Editorial by Charlotte Observer, March 24, 2016. Near 10 p.m. Wednesday, North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory signed House Bill 2, a measure that had been introduced to lawmakers less than 12 hours before... Read More
Discrimination law actually OKs it in some cases
Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, March 24, 2016. This was never about who gets to use which public bathroom in Charlotte. We wish it were that simple. The sweeping state anti-discrimination law... Read More
Bad day for our state
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, March 25, 2016. State lawmakers made it clear to North Carolina cities Wednesday: They sit as a Supreme City Council. Senators and representatives from Kings... Read More
