In support of Roy Cooper and public education
Our legislature has essentially given up on traditional public schools. Read More
My Spin by Tom Campbell
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
In search of kindness and civility
85% say civility in society today is much worse than 10 years ago. Why has incivility become more prevalent? Read More
Time to fold 'em
Jefferson Griffin, following the lead of the NC Republican Party, is trying to destroy of trust in our election system. If any of the challenged votes are disqualified, shouldn't they be disqualified in all November's elections? Read More
Will Auditor Dave be North Carolina's Elon Musk?
Is the DAVE act just window dressing so legislators can tell the folks at home they are making government more effective, cost less and cut red tape? We've been down this road before. Read More
