Balanced Debate For The Old North State.

My Spin by Tom Campbell

Mo Green is walking head first into a perfect storm

We've seen this movie before. Nothing is going to change unless or until a sufficient number of citizens rise up and demand change from our legislature. Read More

November 14, 2024

Let's reform how we pay teachers

School districts in other states are competing more aggressively for folks who might otherwise choose to work in other education jobs — inside or outside their home states — or pursue other careers entirely.    Read More

by John Hood   |   November 14, 2024

The facts as they are

When the people who elected Trump finally wake up and realize what they’ve done, it will be one of the greatest collective shames, and disgraces, in the history of western civilization.    Read More

by Cash Michaels   |   November 14, 2024










Recessional

We’re in wild times – with loose tongues – of our own. But the election’s now behind us.    Read More

by Carter Wrenn   |   November 14, 2024








The cat came back

We live in the richest country in the world. There are responsibilities that come with that. And we have a cat who came back to lead us.       Read More

by Lib Campbell   |   November 7, 2024


So what kind of country are we now?

What part of “this man is dangerous” didn’t many Americans understand? Trump pegged it right believing that life for many Americans is so raw, they’d rather hold someone else responsible for their problems.    Read More

by Cash Michaels   |   November 7, 2024




The military and UNC

Word War II brought more than 10,000 people to the UNC campus. They learned to set aside their differing viewpoints, resolved conflicts and came together in common effort to win the war. The same challenge faces us today.    Read More

by D. G. Martin   |   November 7, 2024




Don't give up

Going negative on your opponents can be a good strategy. Going negative on the voters never is.    Read More

by Gary Pearce   |   November 7, 2024


A sign of hope

When neighbors and friends come to your rescue and help when needed it is difficult to not like them because of their politics.    Read More

by Carter Wrenn   |   November 7, 2024