Opinion
The Edwards Factor Is Back
Some believe that John Edwards is the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination for vice president, and that the announcement might come soon.
Opinion
The Legislature’s Special Week
The House upped the ante on a Senate borrowing plan earlier this week, so then it was the Senate's turn to up the ante on a subsidy giveaway to the politically connected.
Opinion
Don’t Worry — It’s Just Debt
The NC Senate has approved the issuance of $760 million in new state debt without a public vote. Two House committees don't think that amount is high enough. No, really.
Opinion
Credit to the Supreme Court
The nation's high court just handed down a decision that gives school-choice foes some hope. But few have noticed that targeted tax breaks for business may be affected.
Opinion
On the Carolina Election Results
Contrary to predictions, Carolina voters -- particularly Republicans -- were quite willing to turn out legislative incumbents in the primary elections held last week.
Opinion
Is There a “Charlotte Curse”?
It is said that there is a "Charlotte Curse" in NC politics, given the failure of many Queen City politicians to win statewide elections. But the case may be overstated.
Opinion
Mecklenburg Shouldn’t Overreact on Air Quality
Businesses in and around Charlotte are reportedly wary of proposed new regulations to reduce the formation of ground-level ozone.
Opinion
Good News? Can’t Be True
A new study found that in four major NC river basins, most monitors show either improving or stable water quality over the past three decades. This just can't be true, right?
Opinion
A Tax-Increase Budget
The House is preparing for a final vote this week on its version of a 2004-05 state budget. As was also true with the governor's original plan, this is a tax-increase budget.
Opinion
No. 760: Kerry Panders for College Students’ Votes
Sen. John Kerry promised college students the moon just like he has done with other special-interest groups.
Opinion
Can We Survive a PSA Ban?
Rep. Cary Allred has the temerity to suggest that politicians be banned from appearing in all public-service announcements using public dollars. How would we survive?
Opinion
No. 759: Is It Time to Change How We Pay for College?
Financial plan would allow students to go to college and repay a percentage of the cost after they graduate from college.
