What's the end game of the tariff war?
Economic studies have shown companies paying more tariffs will often pass a significant part of the tariff on to buyers of the product. Read More
NC Spin Articles
This tariff gambit better work
Will Trump be remembered like Herbert Hoover? That may be determined by the outcome on his tariff policies. Read More
A Mark Robinson comeback?
The Republican base has been conditioned to believe anything, regardless of the source. So maybe Mark Robinson is right. Read More
Forced vaccination case divides top NC court on basic rights
The ruling affirms a parent's right to control a child's upbringing, including the right to make medical decisions for the child. Read More
The amateur hour
Trump and the MAGA world love words that begin with the letter "D." Read More
Strong economies are also messy
If we want a strong economy, we must accept instability and churn. It’s a package deal. Read More
Make America White supremacist again
While the cost of living is blowing up beyond the average NC citizen’s reach, our lawmakers want to distract us from reality with old segregated TV sitcoms that they hope have us dreaming of a better, idyllic whiter world. Read More
Public schools face deficits while private schools profit
Public schools are struggling to maintain their facilities. The General Assembly has chosen to subsidize private school tuition. Read More
NC’s place as No. 1 state for manufacturing under threat if 2017 tax cuts expire
For North Carolina’s manufacturing environment to remain number one, policymakers must act now and extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Read More
