Opinion
The Democratic Year, At First Glance
It was expected to be a Democratic year. On Election Day, voters cooperated with the pundits for once and gave Democrats the victories they needed.
Opinion
No. 922: WHO’S WINNING THE ECONOMIC RACE IN NORTH CAROLINA?
The results are in for the first five years of the 21st century: N.C. workers who had college degrees fared better than those who didn't earn degrees.
Opinion
No. 923: SPINNING THE NUMBERS ON SCHOOLS
When comparing public schools' performance vs. that of private schools, it's best to compare by individual schools rather than by systems.
Opinion
Discovering Who the Jerk Is
Which will prove to be true on Election Day: the “Karl Rove is a Genius" scenario, the "Karl Rove is a Jerk" scenario, or the "John Hood is a Jerk" scenario?
Opinion
A Democratic Year in Leg Races
The fact that Republicans are mostly playing defense in N.C. House races, and may not gain what they hoped for in the N.C. Senate, is striking — given some Democratic vulnerabilities.
Opinion
High cost, little help
WASHINGTON, DC — "Growth and Disparity: A Decade of U.S. Public School Construction 1995-2004," is a new study that finds that the nation's school districts have spent hundreds of billions on construction. Has the money gone where it will do the most help?
Opinion
The Problem With Government, Part III
The use or threat of force in pursuit of one’s goals distinguishes government action from more acceptable options.
Opinion
Don’t Count Out Local Races
A telling way to track the emergence of a truly competitive, two-party political system in North Carolina is to delve down to changes in partisan composition of county governments.
Opinion
John Kerry
Veterans Day, the day on which America honors the sacrifices of its military men and women, falls on Nov. 11, only four days after Election Day. As one who served during wartime, I personally would like to thank Sen. John F. Kerry of Massachusetts for expressing his opinion of our servicemen and women in time for veterans to remember it when they go to the polls.
Opinion
Lindalyn’s Journal
With only 4 days to go until the midterm elections, candidates across the country are heading into the home stretch. Here in North Carolina, voters are not electing a president, senator or governor; the only statewide election is for the State Supreme Court.
Opinion
No. 921: Sen. Kerry: Veterans Say Thanks for the Memories
Veterans Day, the day on which America honors the sacrifices of its military men and women, falls on Nov. 11, only four days after Election Day. As one who served during wartime, I personally would like to thank the senator from Massachusetts for expressing his opinion of our servicemen and women in time for veterans to remember it when they go to the polls.
Opinion
Voters Will Have Their Say
Obviously, the battle for control of Congress, state legislature, the judiciary, and county commissions will draw most of the attention on Election Day. But don’t discount the importance of school bonds and other referenda.
