Do we want more people to vote or not?
Republicans want more people to vote. They just want THEIR people to vote. Read More
My Spin by Tom Campbell
How much we've changed since our 200th anniversary celebration
As we approach the 250th anniversary on July 4th we are far from being united and celebratory about this milestone. Read More
Paying for poor health
Our healthcare system is spiraling out of control and is well on the way to bankrupting insurance companies, care providers, and you and me. Read More
Do we want to be a one-party state?
Some pundits calls us a purple state, but we are about as close to a one-party state as is possible. Read More
Budget framework is flawed
Our lawmakers have had more than two years to construct a new state budget. What we learned from their "framework" announcement isn't impressive. They need to do better. Read More
What checks or balances?
The Constitution's framework of checks and balances on power are not working on either the national or state levels. Read More
A win-win approach to higher education
Not only is there increasing competition to enroll students but a larger issue is keeping them from dropping out. Read More
Slow down on property tax legislation
The question that begs answering is how to give local governments the flexibility to raise the revenues they need to provide services their residents need, while not making the tax burden so great on any one segment. Read More
The short, fateful legislative session
This session will determine the fates of many people and issues in North Carolina. Read More
What's a North Carolina teacher to do?
Legislators don't have to listen to and help find resolutions for teachers' requests...and they don't. Read More
