The costs of whistleblowing
Doing the right thing can come at a price, as I learned too well many years ago. Read More
My Spin by Tom Campbell
An Ode to Thanksgiving
Here's a look at 2019 from a not-so-good poet. Read More
Miseducating our children
North Carolina's test scores on reading and math are not just disappointing, they are indicting. We are miseducating too many of our state's children. Read More
Common cents for better retirements.
The difference between retirement dreams and retirement reality is stark. What can we do to ensure a comfortable retirement? Read More
Get Over It!
We should be outraged by contemptible attitudes and actions that tell us to just get over it. Read More
How long will we continue to argue about school governance?
For more years than we can remember we've been arguing about who is in charge of our schools. It may be a difficult question but not impossible to resolve. Read More
Choosing the next UNC President
A search committee is tasked with selecting the next President. Their decision will have major implications for the future of our state Read More
The 2019 Office Congressional District Census
Told I was one of a few being selected to fill out the congressional district census I felt special. Then I read the four page letter and carefully vetted, objective questions. Read More
And a little child shall lead them
16 year-old Greta Thunberg has started a climate strike movement that is sweeping the world and last week came to North Carolina. Climate change has become less about science and more about politics. 70 percent say they in climate change but they don't talk much about it. Read More
