Teaching boys value of reading
Editorial by Jacksonville Daily News, February 10,2015. Do a little research and you’ll find reams (paper and electronic) of commentary seeking the answer to a serious question: “Why don’t boys... Read More
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SEANC needs a new board
Editorial by News and Observer, February 10, 2015. Dana Cope, executive director of the State Employees Association of North Carolina, has resigned following a News & Observer report on questionable... Read More
Citizen Smith: NC's best foot forward
The passing of Dean Smith reminds us that he was much more than a celebrated basketball coach – he was the lens through which much of the nation saw us. What they saw was a highly intelligent... Read More
Gas tax change headed for Senate vote
A change in the state's gas tax proposed by Senate leaders would mean short-term savings at the pump, but higher gas taxes down the road and deep cuts at the state Department of Transportation. The... Read More
If states were countries, NC would be world's 35th largest economy
Gross domestic product or GDP captures the market value of all goods or services produced within a country (or other defined region) in a given year. Put another way, GDP = Personal Consumption... Read More
For it before they were against it
Uncovering hypocrisy by politicians is as easy as finding sand at the beach. But the turnabout by Republicans on redistricting reform is noteworthy for its cynicism. Here’s what four key GOP... Read More
HPU poll: Obama 44%, McCrory 41%
The HPU Poll finds that 44 percent of North Carolina residents approve of President Barack Obama’s job performance. The poll, the first HPU Poll of 2015, places Gov. Pat McCrory’s job performance... Read More
McCrory's long address
Gov. Pat McCrory’s 80-minute “State of the State” speech last week didn’t break much new ground. Instead, it laid the groundwork for a 2016 re-election campaign by mixing accomplishments of... Read More
Ex-public school lobbyist journeys from critic to supporter of choice
From 2008 to 2013, I was the front line of defense against all proposals before the General Assembly that would privatize public education, including tax credits for students with special needs... Read More
