Choosing the type of fairness you prefer in your election maps
Drawing compact, contiguous districts almost certainly leads to seats that favor one party or another. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Mitch Kokai
Opinions disguised as news should prompt the question, "Says who?"
Readers, viewers and listeners must constantly ask whether what they are hearing is news or opinion. Read More
Voters ignore critics’ wild accusations about photo ID requirement
The first tests of the Voter ID requirement say it wasn't a problem. Read More
North Carolina has no need for the CON game
The certificate of need process produces the wrong kind of competition — for government favors instead of customers’ business. Read More
Silver lining shines behind failed incentives deal
As one who has been among the biggest critics of targeted tax breaks we can be glad there are safeguards that prevent payment when goals aren't reached. Read More
Final budget deal could affect NC tax system’s progressivity
Everyone pays less income tax but the House Budget shifts the overall tax burden to higher-income households. Read More
NC Supreme Court could blunt local government efforts to block charter schools
Should a locality have the authority to block a new charter school? That's the issue now before our Supreme Court. Read More
Moore v. Harper could prove problematic for political left
Top courts in North Carolina are now on notice. Federal courts will step in when they believe state courts have intruded on legislators’ proper roles in drawing congressional election maps. Read More
Nuance of chicken story lost in clickbait world
Media reports often leave out or get the wrong nuance on news stories. Just ask Bojangles. Read More
Speeding up rate cuts helps everyone who pays NC income tax
The income tax rate is scheduled to fall this year and again in future years. In 2027 it will stand at 3.99 percent. Read More
