Conversations on an autumn Sunday afternoon
Do you think we've lived in the best times of our nation? Are America's greatest days behind us? Where are today's dreamers? Read More
My Spin by Tom Campbell
Comments from the clip file
Sometimes there is so much to write about it is hard to pick just one topic...so this week's column has four. Read More
Avoiding another failed school year
Last year the majority of students failed to achieve expectations. We cannot afford another failed year. Read More
Disappointed with the Locke Foundation
I have respected this organization for years but Friday's declaration was unlike any I have witnessed from them. Read More
Is it really worth $850,000 per month?
Judging by their output how do you feel about the job our legislators are doing running our $30-plus billion enterprise? Read More
You don't have to be a pawn
Many are manipulated like pawns and don't even recognize it. There are some signs you can recognize. Read More
School bell tensions
This is a pivotal year for education in North Carolina. We can ill afford more contention and tension. Read More
Our changing identity
Forget the clamor over the budget. The hot drama this year will come from redistricting. Read More
Can we expect a state budget to pass this year?
North Carolina hasn't passed a new state budget since 2018 but the odds don't favor passing one this year. Read More
Fed up? Ready to start a third party?
Clearly the two parties and their leadership can't or won't change unless forced to do so. Read More
