Giving in instead of digging in
North Carolina has abandoned its long-held quest for excellence in education and is now content to dumb down and give up on that dream. Read More
My Spin by Tom Campbell
Growing old isn't for Ostriches
Those of us who are aging can testify things don’t work as well as they once did. Our balance, strength and overall health are constant reminders of that truth. Read More
Why can't we fix DMV?
With 10 million people and growing, problems with DMV get worse every year. Read More
In support of Roy Cooper and public education
Our legislature has essentially given up on traditional public schools. Read More
Is bipartisanship emerging in North Carolina?
Both the House and Senate budget bills have strong partisan overtones, but the House version is more sensible, responsible, and more acceptable to more North Carolinians. Read More
Beat the press
Attacking the press serves no interest other than allowing those with agendas the ability to do as they wish. Read More
Making ends meet in North Carolina
This doubting Thomas wanted to know if a family of four could really live comfortably on an income of $97,550. Read More
Who should manage our $127 billion in pension funds?
The responsibility for investing and managing our state's pension plan is too great for just one person. Here are some suggestions how to address the issue. Read More
You can't say that
George Carlin's comedy routine was entertaining. Today's ban on words is threatening. Read More
What happened to all the fish?
By the 1980s and 90s there were noticeable declines in the numbers of fish. The agency charged with halting the declines and restoring fish stocks has been unable or unwilling to do its job. Read More
