Step into my parlor
My mother-in-law would have called J.D. Vance an "empty suit." Read More
NC Spin Articles
Helene brought out the best in Carolinians
Immediate challenges for victims of Helene are rescue and relief. Many North Carolinians are helping with magnificent resilience. Read More
When does this dance end?
When people are at their lowest, like after a major natural disaster like Helene, they're prone to believe anything from a so-called "authority figure." Read More
Do Mark Robinson allegations create the perfect storm for Democrats?
The question is whether Robinson will be a lead balloon for other Republican candidates down the ballot. Read More
UNC System President: In rebuilding trust, universities must focus on four-year graduation rates
UNC President Peter Hans: “Time is money on the path to graduation, and our students pay a literal price when that path is long or incomplete.” Read More
Honoring the patriotic women of NC’s Edenton Tea Party 250 years later
Their “tea party” is one of the first overt political activities by women in the 13 colonies, and thus in what would become the United States. Read More
Speaking truth to power when power is with the mob
The disinformation about Helene recovery is not a both sides issue. Read More
Let's be realistic about bipartisanship
here is a difference between arguing and bickering, between a frank and productive exchange of alternative views and the political equivalent of professional wrestling. Read More
The great floods of 1916 and 2024
The 1916 flood was the subject of great lore. The one this year will be also. Read More
The idea of America
It is time to revert to the common sense we had before 2008. Read More
