Stressed over the pandemic, yet prepared for what comes next 

From flattening the curve to trending, tracking, and tracing. From PPE shortages, to months–long lockdowns and millions of unemployment claims. To stretching our constitutional rights to go along with months of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty.  Through all this one thing is certain: The COVID-19 pandemic has created a tremendous amount of stress, falling upon our...

Careful what you ask for

On gyms, bars, and protests: Which is it, governor?

Which is it, Gov. Roy Cooper? People are more important than property, Cooper tweeted. His backdrop was violence, the riots and looting of downtown Raleigh and other N.C. cities. The brutal killing of George Floyd should be met with protests, demonstrations, and demands for change. Violence and looting have no place in this. Each Tuesday...

Equal justice under law

Being data driven into a ditch

Governors across the nation announced that the coronavirus-related policies for closing businesses were based on “data driven” analyses by medical professionals. Next, they announced that the reopening phases also would be strictly “data driven.” Over and over, the officials said that they were being guided by “the science” and “the data.” Of course, being guided...

Delaying the implementation of ­Medicaid managed care

North Carolina state government is facing a severe cash crunch. The General Assembly needs to examine every part of the state budget to mitigate the problem through lower spending rather than higher taxes. N.C. Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, announced in April the Senate would not try to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget veto because...