A rising statewide star
Most of the time, the political elites in Raleigh pay little attention to the happenings in our state’s largest city. For years, folks in Raleigh refer to Charlotte as ‘The Great State of... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Sing Gladys, sing
Many who fancy themselves as gatekeepers of freedom are thwarting many constitutional values in attempts to protest Gladys Knight’s singing of the National Anthem for the 53rd Super Bowl... Read More
How one-party dominance of urban local governments hurts law enforcement
It wasn’t long ago when both Republicans and Democrats had a reasonable chance to hold elected office in Wake and Mecklenburg counties and when gubernatorial and presidential candidates could expect... Read More
Trump's NC shutdown accomplices and the mess they're making
Donald Trump does not and cannot act alone. Notwithstanding his serial dishonesty and raging narcissism and megalomania, the current inhabitant of the White House could never inflict the kind of... Read More
Democrats may help GOP in 2020
The promise of “Medicare for All” polls well. But if Democrats endorse the concept in large numbers, and make it or some other large-scale expansion of government health plans a centerpiece of the... Read More
Just like Samson pulling down Baal's temple
Chapel Hill is still stunned. Folks here woke up on Tuesday last week to see the base of the Silent Sam monument gone, thanks to the surprising and decisive action of UNC-CH Chancellor Carol Folt. She... Read More
How can we address our transportation issues?
by Dr. Mike Walden, NCSU Professor of Economics, January 18, 2019. My wife retired a dozen years ago after working three decades as an elementary school teacher. Her daily routine now involves a... Read More
Self preservation may be key to collaboration on redistricting
On opening day of the 2019-20 General Assembly, we heard lots of promises of collaboration. There are opportunities to work together; finding a budget that meets the state’s needs while keeping... Read More
Interim UNC President names interim transition team
Interim UNC-system President Bill Roper has announced his eight-person transition team three days after taking the reins, according to a press release sent out by UNC-system Media Relations. Three... Read More
Four forces can close NC's rural-urban divide
Last year, NC State’s Institute for Emerging Issues sent a survey to more than 31,000 people across the state asking what they consider the biggest problem facing North Carolina. The number one... Read More
