Stupid is as stupid does
Before a hurricane brushed the coast, Governor McCrory warned us not to put on our “stupid hats.” Then Hillary Clinton criticized President Obama’s foreign policy for not being more visionary... Read More
NC Spin Articles
We are two North Carolinas
Editorial by Rocky Mount Telegram, August 26, 2014. For years, state leaders have tried to craft policies that address the “two North Carolinas” that exist here. The one we all like to think about... Read More
How old is too old for judges?
Editorial by Charlotte Observer, August 27, 2014. Chief Justice Sarah Parker is retiring this week after 21 years on the N.C. Supreme Court. Parker, who is from Charlotte, has served ably as an N.C... Read More
Obama Hagan's liability
Editorial by Greenville Daily Reflector, August 27, 2014. President Barack Obama’s visit to North Carolina on Tuesday was not a campaign event, but he appeared willing to absorb the heat related to... Read More
Help wanted
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, August 28, 2014. Finding enough jobs for available workers isn’t the only labor challenge in Greensboro and High Point. Some employers say they’ve had trouble... Read More
Senior DHHS Medicaid policy developer leaving for would-be contractor, taking playbook with her
A senior state policy official who helped develop Gov. Pat McCrory's Medicaid reform plan is going to work for WellCare, a company that has an interest in how the state rewrites its health insurance... Read More
Hunt-Helms battle still epic after 30 years
Thirty years ago, North Carolina waged a Senate race that even today staggers the imagination. The Senate race between Republican Sen. Jesse Helms and Democratic Gov. Jim Hunt was between the two... Read More
GOP Tsunami watch
It’s refreshing to see real brains working on the other side of the political aisle, rather than just mouths mouthing talking points. (In fact, it’s refreshing to see that on your own side.) So... Read More
NC's revenue shortfall is no mystery
our reasons that the 2013 tax cut plan is likely the main culprit It hasn’t taken long for the costly tax plan passed last year to replace grandiose promises with an unfortunate reality. State... Read More
Voucher scheme is not about helping low income children
After Superior Court Judge Robert Hobgood understandably ruled last week that the sketchy unaccountable private school voucher scheme created by the 2013 General Assembly was unconstitutional, voucher... Read More
