Paul Stam

Political and racial gerrymander myths

In these political times the last rationalization of liberals tired of losing is the cry that everything they don’t like legislatively is because of the “gerrymander.” On NBC, CNN and MSNBC in May 2023, Gov. Roy Cooper said: “Technologically, diabolical gerrymandering. Some of the worst in the country.” He didn’t like limitations on abortion or...

Is that abortion industry propaganda?

On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade. Much has been said in the aftermath. But how can you tell if you are hearing or seeing propaganda instead of reasoned debate or analysis?   1.  If there is no mention of the child at all, not even mention of a “fetus” or...

OPINIÓN: Carolina del Norte no es un estado de “portación constitucional”

Algunos han pedido una “carrera constitucional” en Carolina del Norte. Abogan por el derecho de cada ciudadano a portar armas de fuego, ya sea a la vista o de forma oculta, sin permiso u otro impedimento del gobierno. Esto se considera un corolario necesario del derecho a poseer y portar armas en virtud de las...

NC is not a ‘constitutional carry’ state

Some have called for “constitutional carry” in North Carolina. They advocate for the right of each citizen to carry firearms, whether openly or concealed, without a permit or other hindrance from government. This is seen as a necessary corollary to the right to keep and bear arms under the federal and state constitutions. The history...