The N.C. House refused Monday night to make sweeping changes to Greensboro’s City Council without a voter referendum. Members voted 73-35 to reject House Bill 263, a move that sends it to a House... Read More
Progressives claiming that the flag debate is a distraction have missed the point. As President Obama made so clear in his eulogy for Clementa Pinckney, a racist white guy tried to start a race war... Read More
Editorial by Charlotte Observer, June 28, 2015. We know Gov. Pat McCrory doesn’t much like the news media (present company excepted, we’re sure), but lately he is going too far. Twice in recent... Read More
Editorial by Wilmington Star-News, June 27, 2015. Those property taxes we argue about every June go back a long way. According to the Economic History Association, “the modern tax has roots in... Read More
Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, June 28, 2015. North Carolina's new fiscal year begins Wednesday, but government may wait months for a new budget. The House and Senate are so far apart - in... Read More
Although the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Friday legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, advocates on both sides of the debate said the fight over gay rights is far for over in North Carolina. Gay... Read More
In many ways, Republicans and Democrats live in different worlds. I’ve made the point before that the Internet, while greatly beneficial in many ways, has allowed political factions to retreat into... Read More
As we approach the final 18 months of President Obama’s presidency, many in Western North Carolina have deep concerns about anything that increases his power — and rightfully so. Time and again... Read More
Gov. Pat McCrory today emphasized local control in remarks about education funding and the budget negotiations with the General Assembly. McCrory laid out the state Senate plan to reduce class sizes... Read More
The tragic event at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, SC, has become a focal point for a wide variety of issues confronting not just Charleston and the Palmetto State, but more... Read More
