Top 10 takeaways from Cooper's spending proposals
Since we are operating on a 2018 spending plan the Governor's proposes sizable spending increases. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Memo to UNC System leaders: It's your fault, not the students'
The plan and subsequent failure to reopen our campuses should have been anticipated. Read More
Will we return to farm life?
The pandemic has changed our lives. Could it cause us to return to the traditional farm life of yesteryear? Read More
Spy and statesman fought for freedom
Do you know the name of the first African-American to appear on North Carolina's statewide ballot? Read More
Isn't it about time to ask UNC some hard questions?
If the University of North Carolina System is one of our state's economic drivers we need to do a driver's test. Read More
Marxism remains a dangerous idea
Under no circumstances should any government try to police the expression of ideas, even abhorrent ones. At the same time, when private individuals go beyond expressing their own views and attempt to use force to silence others — by engaging in trespass, vandalism, physical obstruction, or worse — they are no longer playing by the rules of a free society. Read More
Of course its voter suppression
In North Carolina we know voter suppression when we see it. We've had experience from those who want to suppress votes. Read More
Minorities and school choice: How do they feel about it?
You might be surprised to learn how do those most impacted by school choice, especially minorities and low income residents, feel about the issue. Read More
Isn't it about time to celebrate something good?
Instead of the "If it bleeds, it leads" on the evening news wouldn't it be nice if we could get a splash of sunshine for one whole day? Read More
Time to take the off ramp
Barbara Rimer, Dean of the UNC Gillings School of Public Health, explains in Higher Ed Works what went into the decision to go online. Read More
