Socialism goes viral
In truth, “socialism” is an epithet we use for things government does that we don’t like. So is what we are doing today truly socialism? Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Gary Pearce
Pandemic, panic and politics
Voters are closely watching and judging public figures and this year's March Madness will have a big impact come November. Read More
Super Tuesday was super for moderate NC Democrats
Prior to Super Tuesday there was a palpable gloom of moderate North Carolina Democrats but one endorsement of Joe Biden changed gloom to glee Read More
What a ride! But wait - There's more!
Joe Biden had never won a primary. Then he won 11 in four days. But it's not even halftime in this game. Read More
Democrats may face a long, bitter battle
The media and political commentators want to winnow the field but it's still a fluid race and every reason for candidates to stay in and see what happens. Read More
David Zucchino exposes Wilmington's lie
Racial politics isn't dead. It seems current legislators want to reprise a tactic used in 1898 to suppress the Black vote. Read More
The two M's rule in politics
Never underestimate the intelligence of voter. But never overestimate how much information they have. Read More
This impeachment lacked a star from North Carolina
This year, the Senate’s verdict was a foregone conclusion. The voters’ verdict in November is anything but. The trial will be on trial. So will the jurors. Read More
Bitter fight over women's rights still resonates today
40 years ago North Carolina leaders engaged in a bitter fight over the Equal Rights Amendment. Should we reconsider it today? Read More
Bloomberg blooms in North Carolina
Mike Bloomberg isn't like other presidential candidates and the differences are more than money Read More
