Some reforms have broad support
Although the gap between Republicans and Democrats in North Carolina is rather wide on a number of issues — tax policy, Medicaid expansion, and campaign-finance laws come to mind — there are still... Read More
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A Tar Heel political Thanksgiving
The holiday season is upon us in North Carolina. It’s a time to give thanks and enjoy moments with family and friends. For some, it may even be a time to argue politics with the in-laws as well... Read More
Black and white
Bowater is a wise old soul with a unique way of looking at the world. He’s an older white gentleman who grew up in Northeastern North Carolina but grew out of the political views that his peers... Read More
Revenue fund shortfall argues for prudence, not panic
According to the latest monthly report from State Controller Linda Combs, the state of North Carolina has collected about $6.5 billion in General Fund revenue during the first four months of the... Read More
NC's top political posts hail from west of the Triangle
In January, Cleveland County Republican Rep. Tim Moore is expected to take over as the new speaker of the House of Representatives in North Carolina, continuing a run of high-ranking leaders in the... Read More
Southern Baptist Leader: "Listen to fears in Ferguson"
On a day when reactions were predictable, one man’s was not. That is, unless you’ve followed the Southern Baptist Convention’s Russell D. Moore and his online columns promoting compassion over... Read More
Secrecy continues
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, November 29, 2014. When Carol Folt said nine UNC-Chapel Hill employees would be fired or disciplined for their role in a long-running academic scandal, she didn... Read More
The need to keep North Carolina's good deal
Stop me if you’ve heard this before. At the beginning of this month, Site Selection magazine ranked North Carolina third on its list of the top 10 business climates in the country. Site Selection is... Read More
Southern Democrats urge a return to Party basics
Southern Democrats are joining others in the party who say that a return to advocating to lift people out of economic hardship and emphasizing spending on education and public works will re-energize... Read More
A humble request for Thanksgiving
Editorial by Jacksonville Daily News, November 26, 2014. Following is the Thanksgiving Proclamation as issued by President George Washington, at the request of Congress, on Oct. 3, 1789. By the... Read More
