David McCullough and the rise of popular history
Many remember when he came to Raleigh to discuss his book on the Wright Brothers, but this historian knew that history matters and needs retelling often. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Ray Nothstine
Mark Robinson is a locomotive barreling through obstacles
Robinson just picks up steam despite any highly controversial statements or past actions. Read More
Do we want a providing or a protecting government?
Shouldn’t we be asking more profound questions about what the purpose of government is and what it can really do for us? Read More
Will NC offer automatic wins for Trump endorsed candidates?
Trump's endorsements in two House races and the US Senate primary in our state will tell a lot about his power over the GOP/ Read More
Parents’ bill of rights is a must in today’s hyper-politicized culture
In many families, too much instruction has been outsourced to the state without much thought. Read More
Latest N.C. cartoon kerfuffle shines light on upcoming elections
Good cartoons can evoke outrage through humor. Some, however, can be alarmingly tone deaf. Read More
Do limousine liberals control the Democratic Party?
Democrats in high tax blue states are unwilling to consider spending restraint and tax cuts that have proven so beneficial to states like North Carolina. Read More
Efforts to cancel Mark Robinson won’t be easy
Mark Robinson's mouth is what makes him so popular and disliked at the same time. Read More
Will the 2022 midterms be like the 1994 tidal wave?
Elections are never exact reruns of the past, but there are signals of similarities. Read More
Learning from Donald Trump's return to North Carolina
Many would just as soon see Trump as a presidential candidate again, but for Republicans it is better having him in the tent than outside it. Read More
