The war on public employees continues
Yet another state budget leaves workers with paltry raises Since taking control of the General Assembly in 2011, the conservative powers that be in North Carolina have been waging a more or less... Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Rob Schofield
An education fight that's more important than you might think
Attack on driver’s ed goes right to the heart of the ideological battle over the future of public schools At first blush, it might seem that the ongoing debate in the North Carolina General... Read More
Will workforce fraud reforms be stopped short of the goal line?
Despite overwhelming bipartisan support, legislation to crack down on cheating employers has mysteriously stalled It may sound surprising coming from one of the North Carolina General Assembly’s... Read More
NAACP "Journey for Justice" to arrive in North Carolina this weekend
In case you hadn’t noticed, something new and important is afoot in the country. It’s often messy and unscripted and at times downright disorganized, but it’s also genuine, born of the... Read More
Even more dangerous than vouchers?
Latest House education proposal would dramatically hasten public school privatization As the 2015 session of the North Carolina General Assembly stumbles along through its eighth calendar month with... Read More
The "Democrats did it too" defense
Maybe it’s just the hyper-connected, social media age in which we live, but modern politicians, pundits and advocates really love their “gotcha” moments. Often, it seems, there’s no better way... Read More
The "history" excuse doesn't wash either
The most dangerous explanation of Confederate flag and monument defenders for their obstructionism The ongoing debate over the continued (and, indeed, expanding) celebration of the confederate flag on... Read More
A $60 million rip-off
The state Treasurer combats a stunning money grab by the insurance industry If there’s a single most maddening and nonsensical argument regularly advanced by the far right, so-called “free market... Read More
A critical problem for the elderly (and those who aspire to that status)
The desperate need to improve our treatment of caregivers If you are a person of relatively sound mind and body, consider the following question tonight as you get ready for bed: If you needed help... Read More
A breathtaking attack on the environment
The astonishing scope of the Senate’s latest polluter protection bill Quick: What’s the most terrifying environmental threat that confronts long-term human wellbeing? Global warming? Loss of... Read More
