Open our ears to young men and women
Our young men are struggling to find out who they are. Our young women are struggling to be respected. We need to listen to them. Read More
NC Spin Articles
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
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
What’s next for Republicans defeated in NC? Vying for federal jobs and fighting GOP battles
Michele Morrow seeks Trump administration job, while Mark Robinson fires more broadsides and Dan Bishop hints at possible return to D.C. Read More
A coalition of interest groups
Democrats need to define themselves with set of values instead of a group of issues. Read More
Trump won the 'double haters'
Some voters disliked Trump. Others disliked Harris. A sliver of voters disliked both, but two-thirds of them voted for Trump. Read More
5 takeaways from the election
Republicans earned 50.3 percent of the total (two-party) votes for statewide offices in North Carolina; Democrats earned 49.7. Read More
Where to begin
"Win without crowing; lose without crying," is advice worth heeding in political elections. Read More
Mistakes and miss-takes
Democrats can select from a lengthy list of excuses and explanations for Kamala Harris’ loss. Read More
Recessional
We’re in wild times – with loose tongues – of our own. But the election’s now behind us. Read More
