The death penalty: Yes or No?
North Carolina has debated whether or not to allow capital punishment for years. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Joe Mavretic
Isn't it about time to admit political bribing?
Is there some sum of money that turns a political contribution into a bribe? Read More
Isn't it about time to provide every public school student broadband access?
Our constitution guarantees every child the right to a privilege of education, but it we don't have school "as usual," can we provide that right? Read More
Isn't it about time to ask UNC some hard questions?
If the University of North Carolina System is one of our state's economic drivers we need to do a driver's test. Read More
Isn't it about time to celebrate something good?
Instead of the "If it bleeds, it leads" on the evening news wouldn't it be nice if we could get a splash of sunshine for one whole day? Read More
Isn't it about time to flex the Independent muscle?
What's it going to take to change our political gridlock, polarization and demagogues? Read More
Isn't it about time to understand shades?
Shades are fragmenting our society. Is it time for that to stop? Read More
Isn't it about time to get realistic about rural areas?
North Carolina can handle the inevitable Urban-Rural divide if we are smart enough to take advantage of our natural resources, geology, and changing life-styles. Read More
Isn't about time to start thinking about skins?
You might not have thought much about it but skins have invaded our lives in ways we never suspected. Read More
Isn't it about time to protect our NC railroad safety easements?
Our rail plan wants to put 70% of our population within 30 miles of a passenger rail station but a bill before the legislature would prevent that for happening. Read More
