Out of sight
Destroying encampments does not make the problem go away. We are complicating the problem because we have no real solutions. Read More
Balanced Debate For The Old North State.
My Spin by Tom Campbell
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The most expensive election everIf turnout for the May 14th runoff is as small as predicted it will become the most expensive statewide election in our history. Read More |
Cut state tax on capital gains
South Carolina excludes 44% of long-term capital gains, making its effective tax rate lower than ours. Read More
When conservatives balk at scrutinizing public spending
A nonprofit run by Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s wife is being examined by state officials for questionable actions related to a lucrative state contract it had. Read More
Say "Thank You" to a nurse next week
At every health challenge I’ve had, I’ve had a dedicated, experienced and committed nurse holding my hand and giving me the strength and fortitude I needed to heal. Read More
Cities must clear out homeless camps
Many of those who are chronically homeless suffer from addictions or other mental illnesses. Read More
A school test
North Carolinians love their schools. They want children to learn and be successful. The best indicator for success of a child in K-12 education is a great teacher in the classroom. Read More
Trust flies out the window
Abortion’s back on the table this election – and that’s a tough fight for conservative candidates to face. Read More
Why North Carolina is the purple state to watch
While a Democrat has not won the presidential election here since 2008, current polling shows it as a toss-up. Read More
Golden Bachelor break-up shocks nation, or not
As someone in the “golden” demographic myself, I honestly thought they were, if not in love, very much in like. Read More
1864 and abortion law
Is a statute better because its origins are of old, or is it worse? Liberals can’t make up their collective mind on this point. Read More
Protestors crossed a line
UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts: “No one has the right to disrupt campus operations materially, nor to threaten or intimidate our students, nor to damage and destroy public property.” Read More
How NC women stirred a revolution in Edenton
Well-behaved women don't make history. The Edenton women changed it. Read More
The right side of history
The right side of history is the side where people flourish, people thrive, their voices are heard and there are people who have vision of a future with hope. Read More
Politics should be less important
After leaving the presidency, James Madison said, “the essence of government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse.” Read More
NC Voters: Pay teachers better
56% say they oppose private school vouchers; opposition in the east was less. Read More
North Carolina has good reason for early Law Day celebration
Law Day isn't until May 1 but the NC Supreme Court has handed down decisions that celebrate the rule of law in a free society. Read More
There's no excuse, Josh Stein, for not seeking justice
The primary task of a prosecutor is to seek justice, not merely to convict. Read More
Trump's ordeal - week 1
For Trump, it's going to get a lot worse. He can't blame anyone else. Read More
Democrats' country inroads
A significant number of voters don't associate policies to Democrats. No one from the Democratic Party had reached out to give them information. Read More
Meredith Poll: General Election, Voting Rights, and Views on Sports Gambling Law
Stein's lead over Robinson for Governor has grown to nearly nine points; the impact of Robert F. Kennedy's campaign could affect the president outcome. Read More
Lara Trump wants 'y'all to give til it hurts
At least with the Bible hawking you get something tangible for your donation. Read More
State gets pleasant April surprise
With the projected budget surplus you would expect every state agency, local government, or private interest to line up at the Legislative Building asking for money. Read More
Upsides and downsides of international investments
There are pluses and minuses to foreign investments but the states seem eager lure them. Read More
Mark Robinson and the neo-Confederate vote
Robinson’s problems are so many and so deep, he can alienate just about every faction of the electorate. Read More
Give it back
Big moves from Republican supermajorities have been to massively expand government entitlement programs, give hundreds of millions of dollars to public-private partnerships, or sock away billions in reserve funds. Read More
