Good things from pandemic?
The coronavirus is bringing us closer to our families, unless my wife kills me first. Read More
NC Spin Articles
State must brace for recession
Many North Carolinians have been laid off, furloughed, or seen their self-employment income dwindle to little or nothing. Our state's response should be rapid, robust and prudent. Read More
Trump's big bet
To win Trump needs to get a plurality of Independents to vote for him. He's betting a lot of money he can do it. Read More
The blame game is not good politics right now
People are scared right now. They don’t understand what exactly is happening with this virus and they want answers. There will be time to point fingers and assign blame. But now is not that time. Read More
State Government’s Response to Coronavirus: Budget & Tax Recommendations
Stat government needs to take more measures now to avoid a panic in coming months. Here are several recommendations to follow in the coronavirus crisis. Read More
How will the economy change after the virus crisis?
Short of developing a vaccine that protects us against all future viruses we should be prepared for economic changes. Read More
The Right's dangerous policy prescriptions for the COVID-19 pandemic
Budget surpluses are attributable to a decade of brutal cuts to core services and structure. Now is the time for anything but fiscal restraint. Read More
Socialism goes viral
In truth, “socialism” is an epithet we use for things government does that we don’t like. So is what we are doing today truly socialism? Read More
Campaigning in a pandemic
This election season will look quite different. How does a candidate share information with voters in this environment? Read More
Loosening controls helps avert disaster
Increasing regulation isn't the way to respond to disasters. Deregulation has its uses. Read More
