Mainstream newsrooms, like universities, function best with intellectual diversity
More intellectual diversity in newsrooms can only help avoid future media frenzies. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by David Larson
The disappearing Democrats of NC’s 2024 primaries
GOP voters had one of their highest turnouts in state history, while Democrat voters declined by more than 300,000. Read More
Internet obliterated traditional news business. Now what?
Traditional news media used to play the role of "gatekeeper." Editors made decisions about the relevance of stories. Now, social media largely determines whether a story is worth talking about and consuming. Read More
Will 2024 be the year of the third party?
The November election will have two unpopular major party candidates and several third party candidates. It's bound to be one for the history books. Read More
North Carolina’s economy shouldn’t be a tool to further a social agenda
Governor Cooper is leaning heavily on the DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) framework that has taken over many sectors of society. Read More
We can do better on prisons
If the state is going to justly stripping offenders of their freedom, their humanity must continue to be respected. Read More
The shuttering of NC’s churches is a bad sign for liberty
Before we convert abandoned churches into loft apartments or skate parks let's take a moment to think about what role these odd gathering spaces full of singing and sermons played for our country. Read More
62% of unaffiliated voters chose Republican ballot in N.C. early voting
The trend of unaffiliated voters leaning Republican could be a good omen as to the outcome of November's elections. Read More
Empty newsrooms and the future of media
The great concern is state and local journalism because the business structure of newspapering has been kicked out from under it, according to John Hood. Read More
