Can Sanders be stopped?
A New York Times columnist wrote, "Against an unconventional front-runner, unconventional measures are required.” Can Bernie be stopped? Read More
NC SPIN Posts by D. G. Martin
Mixing books and politics
Traditional wisdom is that books and politics don't mix, but there are notable exceptions. Read More
Before John Bolton comes to North Carolina he should read Leviticus 5:1
The former National Security Advisor should read this Old Testament passage before he speaks at Duke University Read More
History of UNC governance: 'Lots of cooks in the kitchen'
Are our state universities organized for success? It's complicated. Read More
The stains bleed through "Wilmington's Lie"
The only known overthrow of a government in the U.S. occurred in Wilmington. The story has been subject to lies and myths. Read More
Arguing about assassinations with a Fort Bragg major
The recent assassination of an Iranian General reminded D. G. Martin about when he was a young Lieutenant and there was talk about taking out Fidel Castro. Read More
A Christmas fool
A pet store manager in a shopping mall cares for a homeless and pregnant teenager in a modern day nativity story Read More
Attention last minute shoppers. Here are great books to add to your list.
Authors with close connections to North Carolina give added interest to holiday shopping this year Read More
Establishing the innocence of the convicted
In 2007 Chief Justice I. Beverly Lake helped establish the Actual Innocence Commission in our state. Author John Grisham's new novel asks why it takes so long undo a wrongful conviction. Read More
Literary capital for a day
North Carolina "Bookwatch" host D. G. Martin traveled to a rural part of the state and discovered, for at least one day, the literary capital of our state. Read More
