by Alexander H. Jones | Oct 5, 2017 | Politics |
Too many Republicans, especially in the South, thirst to restore an intolerant past. Phil Berger gets this, and as he builds toward a possible governor’s run, he’s decided to capitalize on the force of their resentment. Viciousness is hardly new to Berger....
by Alexander H. Jones | Sep 19, 2017 | Politics |
The rollout of Bernie Sanders’ single payer bill marked the closest he’s gotten to being the official leader of the Democratic Party. The ascent of Sanders has been growing for a while, as he’s risen in prominence and quietly prepared for another White House run. Now...
by Alexander H. Jones | Sep 12, 2017 | Politics
Roy Cooper goes to work everyday surrounded by rebels. Bronze ones, anyway. On September 8, the governor filed a request to move these tributes to treason. This was one of the wisest moves of he has made. As I’ve written before, the monuments should go. Not mere...
by Alexander H. Jones | Sep 5, 2017 | Politics |
Ever the bullshit artist, Phil Berger defended his party’s latest cartographic travesty with a rant. It was a long, partisan diatribe, replete with misrepresentations and given in totally bad faith. In its disingenuousness, the Senator’s piece reflected...
by Alexander H. Jones | Aug 16, 2017 | Politics |
We have a glorious capitol. Modest and elegant, the 1839 building is considered a neo-classical gem. Surrounding it is a verdant square of neat pavilions. But for now, the area is scarred by Confederate monuments. Those statues will come down eventually. Here is who...
