What if the State Health Plan goes broke
We've known there were problems with the state employee health plan for more than 30 years. Problems don't just fix themselves. The status quo isn't acceptable. Read More
My Spin by Tom Campbell
Promises made, promises kept
North Carolina has the ninth largest pension plan in the country. The promises made to public employees must be kept. Read More
Will Elmo find a new home?
Recent news stories indicate North Carolina's public television network is looking to move. Why? Read More
A day of reckoning for North Carolina Democrats
Democrats won a few key elections in November, but the reality is they have lost and continue to lose ground statewide. Read More
Why stop at 60,000?
Either willingly or unwillingly, our Supreme Court has created a further schism in people’s trust in the justice system. not only does this court decision fan flames of distrust in our justice system and furthers distrust of our entire system of elections. Read More
What's good for the goose is good for the gander
The legislature's call for a convention of states probably won't succeed, but their intent behind the resolution should be heeded here at home. Read More
Goodbye to an intensive, divisive and devastating year
A large number of us say "good riddance" to 2024 and happy to bid it adieu. Read More
Bill Friday warned us
College teams in major sports have become little more than farm clubs for professional leagues. Athletics are essentially running major colleges and universities. Read More
Choosing judges
The recent kerfuffle over the election of a Supreme Court Justice exemplifies why North Carolina's system for selecting judges is sheer folly. Read More
In the meantime
We are in a season of "active waiting." What are we to do in the meantime? Read More
