Spend, save, or return?
The state has a surplus of almost 900 million dollars. Leaders must decide whether to save it, spend it or return some of it to taxpayers. What is the right course of action? Read More
My Spin by Tom Campbell
The saga of Dale and Goliath
This modern re-telling of the Biblical story of David and Goliath has a different result, but is it the final ending. Read More
Whatever happened to moderates?
Did moderates die off or are they just in hiding? This is not time for moderates to be timid. Read More
How did I get here? Reflections on my birthday.
The 1949 Fairness Doctrine proclaimed that TV and Radio stations were required to present controversial issues of public importance, and to do so in a manner that was honest, equitable and balanced. It was repealed in 1987, but perhaps it should be reinstated. Read More
Summer reading list from NC SPIN panelists
If you're wondering what to read on vacation here is a list of what your favorite NC SPIN panelists are reading this summer. Read More
We are re-segregating our schools
Only 80 percent of our students in k-12 are attending traditional public schools. Is this an unintended consequence of school choice or was it the goal? Read More
Is there a recession in North Carolina's future
Many wonder whether this economic expansion of the past ten years can continue. Let's examine some numbers that might give us a hint of what to expect Read More
Why target DHHS?
The only explanation for why the Department of Health and Human Services was treated the way they were in the state budget is that they are being targeted. Read More
A midyear North Carolina snapshot
As we pause to enjoy the Independence Day holiday let us take a snapshot of our state halfway through 2019. Read More
Dancing with the Pols
The state budget dance traditionally has been a carefully orchestrated minuet but is this year's a boogaloo, dosey-doe or chicken dance? We deserve better. Read More
