Not long ago we thought that young people enjoyed carefree lives without the pressures of work, bills and responsibilities, but there is increasing evidence that today's young people are under greater pressures than ever before. Read More
It has become abundantly clear that solutions to our healthcare problems won't come from Washington or our politicians. Read More
Instead of an easy re-nomination, first-term Senator Tom Tillis is accused of being a RINO and flip-flopping. Is it possible the ultra-conservative wing of the GOP might win the battle but lose the war? Read More
Graduates across our state are going to hear plenty of platitudes before receiving their diplomas. UNC School of the Arts heard one worth remembering. Read More
Thousands of jobs go unfilled because employers cannot find skilled workers. One NC company is working to find solutions to the skills gap Read More
Sadly, teachers have learned from cohorts in other states that the best way to get the attention of and action from those making decisions is to strike. Read More
After a break for Easter lawmakers will pick up the pace. They want to adjourn by July 4th but there's lots to be done before they can do so. Read More
We've got a history of hating people. But why do we hate immigrants? And how is it going to solve our immigration crisis? Read More
At long last it is Spring, when daylight hours grow longer, temperatures turn warmer and flowers burst into bloom. The Anglo-Saxon word for Spring was “lencten.” We shortened the word to Lent, a... Read More
Sometimes it is hard finding truth. That’s where I am regarding the UNC Board of Governors. Three top officials within the University of North Carolina System have resigned or been fired this year... Read More
