Capitalism? Socialism? Fascism?
Crude labeling is not helping the debate There’s a bit of dark humor in the wacky world of online political discourse about how few back-and-forth comments it typically takes before someone accuses... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Berger's illogical bluster on Medicaid
The folks in control of state government in North Carolina are having an increasingly difficult time justifying maybe the most ill-advised decision they have made in the last two years, the refusal to... Read More
Wake County teacher salary schedules: Before and after the raise
The N.C. General Assembly increased teacher pay. But changes to the structure of the salary schedule make it difficult for taxpayers to understand the dynamics of the raise. Below is a comparison of... Read More
Art Pope tells UNC board to exercise oversight over spending
Outgoing State Budget Director Art Pope told UNC system board members Wednesday that North Carolina’s public universities have low tuition, generous taxpayer support and managerial flexibility that... Read More
Hagan, Tillis hurl accusations in first debate
Sen. Kay Hagan accused Republican challenger Thom Tillis of shortchanging education as a leader of the N.C. General Assembly on Wednesday night, and he cast her as a rubberstamp for President Barack... Read More
A good start to a new school year
As the result of actions taken during the 2014 legislative short session, the school year begins with more money for teachers, more students attending schools of their choice, and more focus on what... Read More
NC SPIN panelists respond to the U.S. Senate debate
We asked NC SPIN panelists to give you their perspectives on Wednesday night’s debate. JOE MAVRETIC: WOW! What a debate. If you are a Democrat, Hagan won. If you are a Republican, Tillis won. If... Read More
Who will make the big play in tonight's Senate debate
Football teams need a strong defense and effective offense to win. The same is true for political candidates. Tonight’s first debate between U.S. Senate contenders Kay Hagan and Thom Tillis (UNC-TV... Read More
Gubernatorial appointments: "That ain't happening," says Apodaca
As they baked in the 85-degree heat of Boyd Automotive's former parking lot, politicians riding in Monday's King Apple Parade talked coal ash and apples as they waited to join the convoy up Main... Read More
With NC business incentives, secrecy is worse than the spending
Editorial from Lenoir News-Topic, published in News and Observer, September 2, 2014. The following editorial appeared in the Lenoir News-Topic: One of the reasons no one particularly likes how... Read More
