Our rural crisis
What is it going to take for our state to recognize the critical problems in our rural counties and declare a "code red" priority to addressing them? Read More
My Spin by Tom Campbell
Is North Carolina facing a financial cliff?
The years of large revenue surpluses appears to be coming to an end. Forewarned is forearmed. Read More
Getting the elephant under the tent
Gamblng has been spreading in North Carolina step by step. And there's every indication it is going to continue. Read More
Slaying sacred cows
Why do so many lack faith in our schools? What is so attractive about private or charter schools? And what needs changing to restore confidence in our traditional public schools and improve student outcomes? Read More
What if the State Health Plan goes broke
We've known there were problems with the state employee health plan for more than 30 years. Problems don't just fix themselves. The status quo isn't acceptable. Read More
Promises made, promises kept
North Carolina has the ninth largest pension plan in the country. The promises made to public employees must be kept. Read More
Will Elmo find a new home?
Recent news stories indicate North Carolina's public television network is looking to move. Why? Read More
A day of reckoning for North Carolina Democrats
Democrats won a few key elections in November, but the reality is they have lost and continue to lose ground statewide. Read More
Why stop at 60,000?
Either willingly or unwillingly, our Supreme Court has created a further schism in people’s trust in the justice system. not only does this court decision fan flames of distrust in our justice system and furthers distrust of our entire system of elections. Read More
What's good for the goose is good for the gander
The legislature's call for a convention of states probably won't succeed, but their intent behind the resolution should be heeded here at home. Read More
