The law will prevail
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, September 5, 2015. Kim Davis is not a woman being persecuted for her religious beliefs. She’s a public official who refused to do her job. That’s why the... Read More
NC Spin Articles
A baptism stirs memories, 135 years afterwards
When would a baptism in a small church in Wilmington be so important that it gets reportedin the newspapers? It happened in 1880 at Fifth Street Methodist Church and again at the same church 135 years... Read More
Should the state continue to fund driver's ed?
by Brian Balfour, Civitas Review online, September 4, 2015. State funding for driver's education reportedly continues to be one of the few remaining sticking points in the ongoing state budget... Read More
Hundreds rally in Raleigh for voting rights
Hundreds of people marched through downtown Raleigh on Thursday evening and rallied near the State Capitol in support of voting rights. The demonstration is part of the NAACP's Journey for Justice... Read More
Bob Steinburg: Flounder column not accurate
In reading your recent Column "Flounder matter smells fishy" I was struck by the following : "Representative Bob Steinburg from Edenton interrupted the MFC meeting on the matter and issued a thinly... Read More
Colleges should report sex crimes to authorities
Editorial by Burlington Times-News, September 3, 2015. Sexual assault has doubtless occurred on college campuses at least as long as there have been coeducational institutions. But only in recent... Read More
The erosion of trust in the way things work on Jones Street
One of the most troubling aspects of the budget the Senate passed earlier this summer was the decision to stuff the 500 plus page appropriations bill with dozens of controversial policy changes that... Read More
Move presidential and local primaries to March
Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, September 4, 2015. It's not quite a done deal yet, but it appears North Carolina voters will head to the polls on March 15 next year to weigh in on the presidential... Read More
Dollar: "It's not me"
For several weeks members of the NC Senate have been saying that one person is responsible for holding up progress on reaching a budget agreement. They have been uniform in blaming Rep. Nelson... Read More
More North Carolina magistrates refuse to perform marriages
Dozens of magistrates in North Carolina have refused to perform weddings since a law went into effect allowing officials to refrain from performing the ceremony. The state court system says it's... Read More
