COVID shapes debate on worker safety
It was refreshing to hear a debate that was civil and substantive, even if the candidates disagreed on points. Read More
NC Spin Articles
North Carolina stands to lose as much as 5$ billion due to the undercount of our population
The Supreme Court ruled this week that the census will be halted as of Thursday. What does this mean for North Carolina? Read More
GOP experts prepare for Democratic Senate takeover
John Locke Foundation's Mitch Kokai says insiders say it is looking grim. Read More
Sex texting
He's married. She's married. But not to each other. Read More
Do Democrats really win when people turn vote? We're about to find out.
Early voting has long lines on the first day. Democrats are giddy Read More
New Elon poll grades Trump, Cooper on handling of pandemic, express concern about COVID spread with return to school
In the latest Elon Poll 43% give President Trump an "F" and Governor Cooper gets a "B" or "C" from most respondents for handling the pandemic. 38% are worried about returning to the classroom. Read More
Cable companies blocked municipal broadband in NC and left a gap. Let others fill it.
Restrictions passed by our legislature are unreasonable. The consequences for rural North Carolina are dire. Read More
Do away with debates
What’s the benefit of thrusting candidates into gladiator-like, high-stakes, high-anxiety, do-or-die duels under the white-hot spotlight of national TV? Read More
Tax revenue up, still nearly $600 million in COVID relief funds unspent
Recent data released by the State Controller shows North Carolina is well positioned for an economic downturn. Read More
The American lunatic fringe rears its ugly head
If our nation accomplishes little else in months ahead, exposing those who threaten our democracy with talk of armed insurrection would be a step in the right direction. Read More
