The efficiency of natural institutions in times of crisis
Government can assist in many ways during times of natural disasters but individuals can act at a moment's notice and have an important role. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by David Larson
In a democracy, things change quickly. So speak up while you can.
It’s up to the people to keep an eye on our leaders and on the trends, or we may blink and the world will have changed without our voices being heard. Read More
Neutrality at government sites doesn’t threaten free speech. It protects it.
Only 10 "official government flags" would be allowed at government-owned sites if a new bill passes the legislature. Read More
Trade wars already looming large in NC's 26 US Senate race
Senator Tillis joined a bipartisan group of senators, which included seven Republicans, that sponsored a bill to require the White House give Congress two days prior notice, including detailed justification, before implementing any new tariffs. Read More
Campus protests part of America’s perennial attempt to balance security and speech
Those advocating for causes, even ones we find despicable, should be protected; while those violating legitimate “time, manner, and place restrictions” or giving support to designated foreign terrorist organizations should see consequences. Read More
Want to reduce gun violence? Prosecute felons illegally possessing guns
Our state ranks in the top 20 for violent crime. Read More
Did a ‘Robinson effect’ cut Trump’s NC coattails short?
Trump has had a lot of similar negative media stories on his financial dealings, sexual history, and controversial comments through the years. Why did none of that stick the way it did for Mark Robinson? Read More
The GOP asked NC Republicans to vote early. Looks like they listened
If one party uses a two-week head start to gather all the low-hanging apples from the tree, they can spend the final day trying to gather those harder-to-reach apples. Read More
War on 3rd parties could come back to haunt Dems in November
Kennedy's dropping out of the race could add enough votes for Trump to win in North Carolina. Read More
Mainstream newsrooms, like universities, function best with intellectual diversity
More intellectual diversity in newsrooms can only help avoid future media frenzies. Read More
