Homeboy got played
The closest Trump will ever get to seeing a Nobel Peace Prize is to go to Barack Obama's house and get a glimpse at his. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Pandemic spending’s permanent hangover: The bills are coming due
If a program is worth keeping, lawmakers at the federal and state level must pay for it honestly, not with IOUs to future taxpayers. Read More
The race to watch: NC-11
The district was devastated by Hurricane Helene. The impact of the storm and the government’s reaction to it will certainly influence the race. Read More
A fading memory
Attention spans are short these days and nobody knows that better than Trump. Read More
The hoarder who helmed our state
This week, 250 years ago, an historic meeting in Hillsborough , formed a new government for a province in rebellion and elected Samuel Johnston to head it. Read More
Thoughts on the GOP's pathetic anti-Cooper attacks and austerity budget
Given the paucity of convincing attacks coming from the usually ruthless NCGOP, it appears Cooper truly has lived a life of integrity and served the public honestly and well. Read More
The redistricting wars
Typically, states draw new election districts every ten years after the census. Why are some wanting to change this? Read More
Stein says federal government ‘has not met the moment’ after Helene
Despite pledges of support from President Trump, the federal government has provided only 8 percent of Hurricane Helene's damages to our state. Read More
We need a constitutional amendment to control NC property taxes
With fiscally liberal officials, our local governments have lost the ability to tell themselves "no." Read More
