Not Joshing around
I know that people in the Governor’s Office read this blog. So please pass this message on to Governor McCrory: Josh Ellis needs some time off. Josh, the Governor’s communications director... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Dangerous terrain for an optimist
The Governor sent his budget over to the Senate. And as Rodney Dangerfield used to say, He got no respect. It was DOA. The Senate sent its budget over to the House. And it got no respect... Read More
A true hope for Democracy on Independence Day
Politicians of all stripes are sending out their Fourth of July messages this week as they do every year, reminding us of the Declaration of Independence and the struggles, courage, and aspirations of... Read More
Some words have the power to change everything
Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, July 4, 2014. The question before Congress was independence. Even that wasn't a sure thing, with several states only agreeing to sever ties with the crown at the... Read More
Echoes of the 4th
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, July 3, 2014. Fourth of July observances have inspired notable speeches reminding Americans of our heritage, founding principles and obligations. Some excerpts... Read More
The compromise on Common Core
Editorial by Charlotte Observer, July 3, 2014. N.C. lawmakers seem determined to unwisely repeal and replace the state’s Common Core education standards. But at least a House and Senate conference... Read More
Voting gets its day in court
Sweeping voting changes rushed into law by state lawmakers last summer will face a critical test next week when a federal judge in Winston-Salem considers constitutional challenges to their viability... Read More
McCrory's make-up test
Governor McCrory acts like a man who had a serious health scare and now vows to eat right and exercise. His main exercise is running away from the state Senate as fast as he can. Clearly, the... Read More
Compromise reached on Common Core repeal
House and Senate negotiators have reached agreement on a bill that they say will repeal North Carolina's use of Common Core standards for K-12 education. Although a formal conference report, which... Read More
Education dollars should go into making better parents
This week, I enjoyed reading about the successes of local students in various science fairs. What struck me, as always, was the high number of Asian students who excelled while the Anglo names were... Read More
