As our state continues to clean up in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, I am reminded of an article from 5-years ago I wrote regarding the state's Disaster Relief Fund. The issue ... Keep Reading
Mike Easley
North Carolina’s Mental Health Crisis in One Graph
Last week, the Civitas Institute published the first article in a three-part series about North Carolina’s mental health system. The article described the disastrous effect of ... Keep Reading
Mental Health Gaps Jeopardize Public Safety
This is part I of a three-part article on mental health and severe mental illnesses in North Carolina. Almost unheard of before 1966, mass shootings like the Newtown massacre ... Keep Reading
Name of the Game in NC
Some party poopers are decrying the naming of a state bridge after a fellow caught in the middle of some sleazy dealings. According to WWAY and the News & Observer, a bridge ... Keep Reading
Easley Ineligible to Run for Sheriff; N&O Hosts Pity Party
This much is certain: Mike Easley will not be the next sheriff in your county. Our former governor is now a convicted felon and per the constitutional amendment passed just this ... Keep Reading
Ruling doesn’t stop discussion about Easley investigation
The outcome of state and federal investigations into former Gov. Mike Easley has left many North Carolinians asking a lot of questions. The questions focus on not only the one ... Keep Reading
Ethics & Divided Government
I recently wrote an article discussing the record of incompetence and the lack of ethical leadership that has plagued Raleigh over the past several years. Included were examples ... Keep Reading
Incompetence, Corruption and Waste in Raleigh
Below are a few points noted in my recent article, which can be read in full here. The recent track record of North Carolina’s government indicates that a change of course may ... Keep Reading
Basnight Fundraiser Advertised Via Public Listserv
A political fundraiser for State Senate Pro-Tem Marc Basnight (D-Dare) was advertised via a publicly funded e-mail list according to a news report. An invitation to the event was ... Keep Reading
In Kim Strach’s Defense
If you are a woman working in a high-powered job, you should think like your husband. Actually, your husband illegally shares privileged information at home because he wants you to ... Keep Reading
