Take action on affordable housing
Wishing to find a consensus on affordable housing may mark John Hood as an optimist, a charge to which he pleads guilty. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by John Hood
Partisan battle extends beyond suburbs
Sometimes the things that "everyone knows" can be wrong. Read More
Child poverty falls dramatically
Political conversation about poverty is based on a fact most political actors think is true but really isn't. Read More
Prudence needed on Voter ID
Prudence has been sadly lacking on the issue of voter identification. It’s roiled North Carolina politics for years. It needn’t have. Read More
Selective tax beaks are unwise
Tax incentives were created to help the poor parts of the state, not counties already doing well. But just the opposite has been the reality. Read More
Busing isn't making a comeback
Most parents agree with the concept of racial diversity in schools, but not if it means their child has to travel long distances to school. Read More
Here are 10 ideas for 2020
Will our governor and legislators take any consequential actions i 2020 or will they just stand pat? Read More
It's in our nature to give
If you are like most people you will say that giving is more pleasurable than receiving gifts. But who provides the most pleasure for you? Read More
Psychology helps explain the political divide
Do you believe the events in your life are the consequence of your own choices or efforts? The answer determines your locus of control. Read More
Our state could tip national balance
North Carolina has long attracted significant inflows of campaign contributions and independent expenditures because our election outcomes are not preordained. Read More
