Leuchtenburg made us friends with presidents
Historian Bill Leuchtenburg spent much of his life explaining the growth of presidential power. Read More
NC Spin Articles
A ‘ruthless takedown of academia’
For every dollar spent on the planning and execution of research, another dollar is needed to administer the grants and ensure that the research follows government guidelines. Read More
The protectionist trade delusion: fearing trade while the debt grows
Historically, the United States has run trade deficits while maintaining economic growth, job creation, and rising living standards. The United States remains strong because it embraces trade, not because it restricts it. Read More
Supreme Court lawsuit exposes GOP
GOP claims about voter integrity are little more than a cloak for voter disenfranchisement and manipulation. Read More
NC prepares to sock it to teachers and state employees yet again
Projected rise in health insurance premiums is the latest installment in the political right’s war on all things public Read More
Unanimous SAFE Child Act ruling masks top NC court’s division
No justice dissented from the decision, but it was obvious but it is much less unanimous than it appeared. Read More
Human cost of Wake County's worsening homeless crisis
It is often a challenge to get people to pay attention to the realities of the unhoused patients we serve. Empathy is exhausting. Blame is not. Read More
Better trade deals for North Carolinians means excluding nonessential industries
Children and small retailers shouldn’t be caught in the crossfire of a trade war, Applying tariffs to sectors with high stakes can guarantee such an outcome never happens. Read More
North Carolina Consumer Sentiment Is Improving, But Inflation Is Still a Concern
North Carolina Consumer Sentiment Index reading is highest since 2019 Read More
What can egg prices teach us about the economy?
Our state ranks fourth in the country for egg production. Read More
