How does one draw attention to the alarming crime surge in Charlotte given a daily barrage of Covid-19 and political news? Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden made a valid ... Keep Reading
Archives for August 2020
New help for reversing the school-to-prison pipeline?
School is supposed to be a place where students learn democratic values and how to contribute to society. A bad mix of student behavior and school discipline policies, however, is ... Keep Reading
Education freedom: The disconnect between progressive politicians and the public
The electorate wants more education options, not fewer. So, why is Governor Cooper trying to limit options for lower-income families? And what's going on with the North Carolina ... Keep Reading
Top 10 takeaways from Cooper’s spending proposal
This week Gov. Roy Cooper released his budget recommendations for the current fiscal year that started July 1. Because the state hasn’t passed an actual budget bill since FY ... Keep Reading
How to vote absentee-by-mail while protecting your vote from fraud
While the danger of absentee ballot fraud is real, you can protect your vote Be careful of absentee ballot request forms sent from political organizations Avoid having people ... Keep Reading
Does school choice harm the public schools?
School choice has expanded across North Carolina Claims that charter schools and vouchers adversely impact public schools don’t withstand examination Because choice ... Keep Reading
Murder most foul; Justice denied
By Paul "Skip" Stam May I introduce you to some of the first-degree murderers who had their death sentences indefinitely postponed by our state Supreme Court on June 5. All of ... Keep Reading
Newspaper: Biden takes lead in North Carolina
While within the margin of error, former vice president Joe Biden has taken a one-point lead over President Donald Trump in North Carolina. Biden now leads 45 to 44 in the latest ... Keep Reading
Kamala chooses Joe, the Civitas Poll, and famous campaign slogans
What do we make of Kamala Harris' decision to run with Joe Biden, someone she suggested was guilty of championing racist policies and harassing women? And what does the latest ... Keep Reading
Two parents separated by 12 miles face two different worlds for kids this fall
Fixed and firm metrics, not emotion, key to returning kids to in-person instruction Nyssa Fucci and Jennifer White have a lot in common. Both are mothers of elementary school ... Keep Reading