Hillary and Bernie
We’re not fighting each other like the Republicans are – yet. But insults are flying on social media. Bad feelings are growing. And the voting hasn’t even started. Bias alert: I’m for Hillary... Read More
NC Spin Articles
The dealmaker?
Let’s agree (as he says about himself in his book) Donald Trump is the master of The Art of the Deal. He’s not just a billionaire with a penchant for checking out his reflection whenever he walks... Read More
The real test of McCrory's commitment to help the mentally ill
Governor Pat McCrory is garnering praise these days for the recommendations to improve mental health services being considered by a task force he created—and he deserves it. McCrory has spoken out... Read More
Civitas poll shows support for Connect NC Bonds
The newest Civitas Poll shows that a majority of likely Democratic voters and a plurality of likely Republican voters support the $2 billion infrastructure referendum on the March 15 ballot. The bond... Read More
Why teachers leave N.C.
Ideally, those who want to improve teacher recruitment and retention in North Carolina would have sufficient information about why teachers choose to leave our public schools to teach in another... Read More
Don't dismiss a promising schools idea
Editorial by The Charlotte Observer, January 25, 2016. Two truths about education we should know by now: 1) In North Carolina, as in much of the country, we haven’t come up with an answer yet for... Read More
What explains job growth?
Few political promises are as common as this one: “My policies will create jobs.” You hear it from candidates for federal, state, and local office, as well as from activists, commentators, and... Read More
Student protests disrupt UNC Board of Governors' meeting
Students protesting program cuts and the hiring of University of North Carolina President-elect Margaret Spellings disrupted the UNC Board of Governors meeting Tuesday morning. UNC-Chapel Hill police... Read More
McCrory: Selma CSX site not a viable option
After two weeks of tension about a proposed CSX cargo hub in Johnston County, the Governor’s Office said in a statement Tuesday that the proposed site for the project was off the table. "Based on... Read More
As Attorney General, GOP clash, spending on private lawyers skyrockets
Years before he announced it officially, Attorney General Roy Cooper's nascent campaign for governor was the worst-kept secret in North Carolina politics. The Democrat's open criticism of the... Read More
