Lawmakers must change course
While we await the estimates of the full economic impact of Hurricane Florence — a number likely to total in the billions and to exceed Hurricane Matthew just two years ago — it is clear that the... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Spare us the sanctimonious lecture, Senator Tillis
It would be bad enough if North Carolina’s junior senator, Thomas “Thom” Tillis, had merely voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to a lifetime appointment on the U.S. Supreme Court this past... Read More
Isn't it about time to review our Constitution?
The founding fathers envisioned two kinds of constitutions. The one for our Republic was a broad umbrella for a universal (national) social contract. The other kind, state constitutions, were to be... Read More
State should continue conservative reforms
Do political movements ever really accomplish anything? The English writer G.K. Chesterton had his doubts. “The whole modern world has divided itself into Conservatives and Progressives,” he wrote... Read More
Both parties should prioritize savings
As the North Carolina General Assembly gathered for its Oct. 2 special session on Hurricane Florence relief, the state’s rainy-day fund stood at $2.01 billion. There was another $737 million in... Read More
Rural Center can help businesses recover
North Carolina’s family farms and small businesses are the economic pillars of our rural economies. Our communities are fueled by the labors and talents of these entrepreneurs and small business... Read More
Odds are 96% Supreme Court will be 5-4 Conservative with 2 Trump picks
Only Twice Since 1914 Has a Party Won 80% of US Senate Races Whether embattled US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is confirmed or not, political history overwhelmingly argues for the likelihood... Read More
Bipartisan collegiality evident in legislative session for Florence
Bipartisanship has become rare in North Carolina, but lawmakers put their differences aside Tuesday to take their first step toward helping those impacted by Hurricane Florence. “It was really nice... Read More
North Carolina one of 40 states that can't pay its bills
North Carolina was identified as one of 40 states that has more outstanding financial obligations than funds available to meet them. Unfunded pension and retiree healthcare liabilities are the leading... Read More
After the storm: NC a model for the rest of the country
Recovery from Hurricane Florence will be long and hard. But as the waters recede, the strength of North Carolinians shines. We’ve been here before. From 1851 to 2018, North Carolina has been hit... Read More
