TV ads propel Cooper gains
Labor Day traditionally begins the homestretch of political campaigns. So now is a good time to assess how key candidates are faring in North Carolina — and what would need to happen for them to... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Judges say maps drawn by judges violate "one man, one vote"
By Barry Smith, Carolina Journal, August 31, 2016. A new unofficial congressional district map released Monday by a bipartisan panel of former state judges was not received warmly by the members of... Read More
NC at the center of political storm
Editorial by Wilmington Star-News, August 26, 2016. Isn’t it nice to be loved and not taken for granted? That’s what happens when you become a political “swing” state. After not being much in... Read More
The real story of education in North Carolina
Which North Carolina political party has increased the education budget by more than $1.1 billion since 2011? Answer: the Republicans. Maybe that surprises you. But that’s just one of real facts... Read More
After November
Saying he was going ‘To Make America Great Again’ and waving the banner of ‘Americanism’ Donald Trump set out to whip the Washington Politicians and he did whip every Republican in sight... Read More
Successful teaching fellows program is back - in Indiana
State lawmakers have finally taken a bold step toward addressing the looming teacher shortage in public schools. The Republican supermajorities in the House and Senate worked with Democrats to create... Read More
Drivers license renewal time - nearly 5 hours
I walked into the Division of Motor Vehicles office on Avent Ferry Road at 9:20 a.m. The line for a ticket was 30 people deep and every chair in the waiting area was filled. Another dozen customers... Read More
Why the left and right can't even talk to each other any more
Ordinarily, I might gloat. Last week, a prominent conservative pundit conceded a point yours truly and countless others have been making for a long time. Namely, that in their constant assaults on... Read More
It's hard to celebrate what schools face
It’s my favorite time of year. Colorful backpacks dot the sidewalks, yellow buses roll down the streets, and our school buildings open their doors to welcome students back. As a teacher, I never... Read More
Discrimination tax
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, August 23, 2016. Schools participating in the state’s Opportunity Scholarship Program shouldn’t discriminate. All taxpayers fund the voucher program, and all... Read More
