Step into my parlor
My mother-in-law would have called J.D. Vance an "empty suit." Read More
Balanced Debate For The Old North State.
My Spin by Tom Campbell
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NC Should stop the stealWe could begin by changing the way our 16 electoral college votes are cast. Read More |
Helene brought out the best in Carolinians
Immediate challenges for victims of Helene are rescue and relief. Many North Carolinians are helping with magnificent resilience. Read More
When does this dance end?
When people are at their lowest, like after a major natural disaster like Helene, they're prone to believe anything from a so-called "authority figure." Read More
Do Mark Robinson allegations create the perfect storm for Democrats?
The question is whether Robinson will be a lead balloon for other Republican candidates down the ballot. Read More
UNC System President: In rebuilding trust, universities must focus on four-year graduation rates
UNC President Peter Hans: “Time is money on the path to graduation, and our students pay a literal price when that path is long or incomplete.” Read More
Honoring the patriotic women of NC’s Edenton Tea Party 250 years later
Their “tea party” is one of the first overt political activities by women in the 13 colonies, and thus in what would become the United States. Read More
Speaking truth to power when power is with the mob
The disinformation about Helene recovery is not a both sides issue. Read More
Let's be realistic about bipartisanship
here is a difference between arguing and bickering, between a frank and productive exchange of alternative views and the political equivalent of professional wrestling. Read More
The great floods of 1916 and 2024
The 1916 flood was the subject of great lore. The one this year will be also. Read More
The idea of America
It is time to revert to the common sense we had before 2008. Read More
The moral disintegration of the GOP
Despite years of accumulating evidence that this man had no business being governor, most North Carolina Republicans rallied around Mark Robinson as their party leader. Read More
Flood of lies
“The last thing that the victims of Helene need right now is political posturing, finger-pointing, or conspiracy theories that only hurt the response effort.” - Senator Thom Tillis. Read More
Is economic growth spreading in North Carolina?
Traditionally, economic growth centered in urban areas of our state but there are signs of new economic development in other areas. Read More
Elon Poll finds Harris, Trump too close to call in N.C., and Stein with double-digit lead in governor’s race
65% said it’s likely that people working for either of the major political parties will try to fraudulently change the election outcome. Read More
High Point poll: Presidential race remains close for North Carolina voters
Poll shows North Carolina is indeed a "purple" state. Read More
Trump campaign sought Hurricane Helene voting rules looser than what NC legislature approved
The Trump campaign’s request would allow more people whose registration cannot be confirmed to cast ballots this fall. Read More
Hurricane Helene forces a new balance between voting access and security
The State Board of Elections has allowed the 13 counties most affected by Hurricane Helene to adjust the balance between election security and access to compensate for the realities that voters in those counties face. Read More
Sending out an SOS
The scenes coming from Asheville and Boone and surrounding areas are mind-blowing and heart wrenching. We may not be able to do everything, but we can do something. Read More
Remote work yields benefits and costs
In Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, and other North Carolina cities, some large employers have either failed to entice or compel all their employees to return to full-time office work Read More
The (almost) great newspaper robbery
When you cancel a service, any service, make sure you insist on a written record of the transaction, and make sure you hold onto to that record for at least two to five years Read More
The uplifting human response to the hell of Helene
In western North Carolina, the only things MAGA Republicans, Woke Democrats, and Squishy Independents are saying to each other is: “Do you need help?”…”Take my Hand!” … “I’ve got you!” Read More
The filibuster debate is back. What you need to know
With the two major parties so badly polarized, it might be a risky time to abandon the filibuster. Read More
Gallup poll finds fertile ground for Republicans in November
Most voters are not “engaged” in politics. They are just trying to get through the day, pay their bills, run their businesses, and care for their families. Read More
Hurricane Helene sounds the climate and infrastructure alarm bells yet again.
Next week the NC General Assembly returns to Raleigh. We all will be watching to learn their response to Helene's devastation. Read More
