We have the reach, but do we have the will?
Like the movie "Groundhog Day," our state keeps repeating the same actions over and over. Read More
My Spin by Tom Campbell
Is Gerrymandering about to end?
This week's ruling by a three judge panel could be interesting. Will legislative leaders act in good faith and create fair and competitive districts or face consequences they might not like? Read More
Going the last mile
Our state's Broadband Internet Office has set a goal for every resident to have access to higher-speed broadband Internet by 2021. What needs to be done to make that a reality? Read More
Labor Day is the saddest day
Labor Day used to mean school started the next day. Now it signifies storm season. Let's look at some of them. Read More
Reading 101
The child who cannot read doesn't care what political party you belong to, who gets the blame, who gets the credit or even what reading assessment tool you choose. Our reading proficiency is unacceptable. Read More
Spend, save, or return?
The state has a surplus of almost 900 million dollars. Leaders must decide whether to save it, spend it or return some of it to taxpayers. What is the right course of action? Read More
The saga of Dale and Goliath
This modern re-telling of the Biblical story of David and Goliath has a different result, but is it the final ending. Read More
Whatever happened to moderates?
Did moderates die off or are they just in hiding? This is not time for moderates to be timid. Read More
How did I get here? Reflections on my birthday.
The 1949 Fairness Doctrine proclaimed that TV and Radio stations were required to present controversial issues of public importance, and to do so in a manner that was honest, equitable and balanced. It was repealed in 1987, but perhaps it should be reinstated. Read More
Summer reading list from NC SPIN panelists
If you're wondering what to read on vacation here is a list of what your favorite NC SPIN panelists are reading this summer. Read More
