Thank you for paying the private school tuitions for wealthy white kids
$705 million of our state's current budget will go to private schools as vouchers. 88% of the kids receiving them have never attended a public school. Read More
My Spin by Tom Campbell
Vote NO on constitutional amendments
Republican legislative leaders, fearful of a blue wave November 3rd, were trying to find ways to turn out their Republican conservatives. It will likely work. Read More
The athletic tail is wagging the academic dog
College athletics is clearly out of control. We've got a bunch of semi-pro teams operating on a campus that has some academic classes. Read More
Hospital monopolies are making us sicker...and poorer
When hospitals merge or combine the result is typically price increases of 6% or more in the market. Read More
Time to fix our "fishy" regulations
North Carolina needs better fisheries regulations NOW. Restrictions may be needed to get parties to make meaningful reforms. Read More
Do we still believe in the separation of church and state?
We favor moral and character instruction for our young people, but religious instruction instruction during school hours? Why was this passed without public discussion or debate? Read More
The 1980 election all over again
Voters are angry and highly motivated to vote in November. Read More
North Carolina's biggest threat
A disruption of water, electric, transportation or other supply chains in North Carolina could affect our lives immediately and perhaps for a long period. Read More
Has courage skipped this generation?
Why aren't we witnessing levels of courage today that compares with the courage shown by revolutionary patriots? Read More
Are we watching a Field of Dreams replay?
Would whoever replaces Chuck Edwards as the Republican candidate even want a Trump endorsement or would they fare better without it? Read More
