What is most shocking and disappointing is that the GOP has capitulated to the whims of a man-child and his compadre, a tyrant. Any representation we thought we had in our elected congress is buried in cowardice, petty arguing, and name calling. Read More
Most voters underestimate both the magnitude of the current fiscal crisis and what will be required to address it. Read More
It’s only taken a little over two months since the inauguration of Donald Trump to bring this nation down to its intellectual knees. Read More
The author examines how various words can be used and interpreted. Read More
Representative Keith Kidwell's actions of throwing Governor Stein's budget into a trashcan was not an act of good government. Putting a picture of it on Facebook was juvenile. Read More
What is the best way of dealing with the reality of opportunity cost and “not having it all”? Read More
Governor Stein makes many recommendations that are good for public education. Read More
Whether North Carolina is going in the right direction or on the wrong track is tied at 38%, and more than 87% are in favor of term limits for legislative leadership positions. Read More
Republicans "sore looser laws" are following a long history of legislative overreach that has always limited democracy in the state. Read More
North Carolina needs to spend about $6 billion to fix or replace state-maintained roads and bridges, along with $1.7 billion for municipal roads and bridges and $460 million for private roads. Read More
