Are we waltzing Matilda?
We are Waltzing Matilda in a lot of areas. We have lost the sense of being stewards of all God created, forgetting that this one earth is our only home. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Low debt burden aids North Carolina
In the case of public debt, it can make fiscal sense for governments to borrow rather than pay cash when constructing high-demand infrastructure or fighting wars. Alas, with government borrowing it has proven exceedingly difficult to keep the dosage limited. Read More
Bonfire of our legalities
The next 13 months will be a test of the committment to a progressive democracy. Read More
Down the Road to Corruption
Republicans in control of the General Assembly and NC Supreme Court have taken us down the road to deeper, more insidious corruption. Read More
The Outer Banks has earned its nickname over the last 5 years
The sea is a seductive siren, with the lure of the sand, the salty air and the waves lapping softly proving to be too much for some to resist. Read More
Time to pay attention
Pay attention to the excuses our state legislators serve up for not meeting the public education needs of a rapidly growing state. Read More
Bombs in the Caribbean
What happens if Trump bombs a boat in the Caribbean and a week later if we learn the people we killed were not terrorists? Read More
What happened Tuesday?
We don’t want to live in an authoritarian regime run by a demented game show host who is losing his grip on reality more and more each day. Our votes matter too, not just MAGA’s. Read More
Will AI be be a net plus?
AI is now a major part of the investment world, it is in the middle of international competition and it is sending both worries and excitement to the labor market. Read More
All Americans share heritage of freedom
Our fascinating, sprawling country has long been home to a variety of peoples and folkways. What has bound them together is a shared commitment to the republic’s founding principles. Read More
