NC Spin Articles



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

July 4, 2014


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

July 4, 2014

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

July 3, 2014

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

July 3, 2014


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

July 3, 2014




Corporations vs. the people

This is one of the oldest battles in our Republic. And you ain’t seen nothing yet.   The U.S. Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision ignites a battle over women’s health care, which will...    Read More

July 2, 2014