Carolina economy solid, not spectacular
When political commentators and activists pay attention to economic data, they typically seek to jam square statistical pegs into round partisan holes. Read More
NC Spin Articles
You mean we have to vote again? Runoffs and second primaries in the 2024 election.
Election runoffs, like RC Cola and Moon Pies are mostly a southern phenomenon. Read More
Charges from both sides
This year, journalists face a challenge: How will they cover politicians, like Trump. The challenge comes at a time when newspapers are underfunded, overstretched and under-edited. Read More
Legislative epiphany: Teacher pay hasn’t kept up
North Carolina continues to have trouble recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers. One reason for this is that pay for teachers hasn’t kept up with inflation. Read More
Wrong, Mr. Stephens. I do not overlook exceptional students, like my own
Parents’ biggest complaint about public schools is that they do not adequately challenge their children. Read More
No experience necessary
Republicans are trying to distract from the fact they’ve got people with loose screws and no experience as their standard bearers. Read More
My wish for the legislative session
If this "short session Read More
More than just a movie
The last thing we need to see is a movie serving as a flaming match to an already sweating case of dynamite. Read More
Sales tax rules don't make sense
Our state should adopt South Carolina's method for collecting sales taxes. Read More
