Keep Hamilton, dump Jackson
Rob Christensen is right that Alexander Hamilton did much to create today’s America. But there’s another side to Hamilton’s coin – er, $10 bill. Yes, Hamilton’s contributions were... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Top NC Republicans silent about Trump's racist remarks
Most of the news from last month’s NC Republican Party Convention in Raleigh was about the election of the party’s first African-American Chairman, Hassan Harnett from Harrisburg, who won the post... Read More
NC Citizens paying for an accident of history
By Terry O'Keefe, Asheville Citizen-Times, reprinted in The Charlotte Observer, July 8, 2015 So, Raleigh is at it again. The state legislature never tires of meddling in what ought to be strictly... Read More
What did your July 4th fireworks cost?
This week I will take a break from politics and spend time reflecting on the celebrations of our country's independence day. Former President John Adams wrote about his Independence Day visions... Read More
Pay for driver's ed
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, July 9, 2015. When their children approach driving age is a fearful time for many parents. Can it be true that the kid who has barely emerged from awkward... Read More
Trump leads GOP field in North Carolina
PPP's newest North Carolina poll finds that Donald Trump's momentum just keeps on building. He's the top choice of Republican primary voters in the state, getting 16% to 12% for Jeb Bush and Scott... Read More
Former Raleigh Mayor to seek Labor post
by Laura Leslie, WRAL, July 8, 2015. Former Raleigh mayor Charles Meeker is planning a 2016 run for state commissioner of labor. Meeker, 61, served as mayor of Raleigh from 2001 to 2011 after serving... Read More
Time for independent redistricting panel
Editorial by Wilmington Star-News, July 7, 2015. The U.S. Supreme Court just completed one of its more important terms in recent memory. The justices, just as divided ideologically as the Americans... Read More
To bond or not to bond?
On one hand, it’s a good time to borrow money. Interest rates are low, as are construction costs. North Carolina has many long-ignored needs — state buildings need repairs and updates, roads need... Read More
Yet another legislative power grab
Editorial by Asheville Citizen-Times, July 7, 2015. “I think we have too many senators and representatives who want to be mayor, city council members, county commissioners, even governor.” That... Read More
