by Thomas Mills | Mar 31, 2017 | Editor's Blog, HB2 |
Politics is ugly and the bill that passed as a repeal of HB2 was proof. That said, it also helped the state move forward. The interest groups on both sides are vowing to keep the issue alive but they won’t be able to keep the momentum. Most of the state is just tired...
by Thomas Mills | Mar 30, 2017 | Editor's Blog |
Yesterday, Peder Zane wrote a piece in the N&O bemoaning the partisan bent of news coverage in the state and nation. He has some legitimate gripes. Reporter bias does often come through and, yes, coverage does occasionally seem to reflect a more progressive view...
by Thomas Mills | Mar 28, 2017 | Editor's Blog, HB2 |
Republicans rolled into power in North Carolina touting the slogan “North Carolina is open for business.” The small print said “as long as you’re straight, white and Christian.” Since they’ve taken power in the state, the GOP has passed a series of bills that clearly...
by Thomas Mills | Mar 26, 2017 | Editor's Blog, Obamacare |
As the Republican bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act died at the hands of Speaker Paul Ryan and Donald Trump, progressive leaders warned, “Now is not the time to gloat.” DNC Deputy Chair Rep. Keith Ellison tweeted, “Don’t gloat; get ready for round 2. Organize!”...
by Thomas Mills | Mar 24, 2017 | Editor's Blog |
The Republican’s bill to repeal and replace Obamacare is supposed to come up for a vote today. It was also supposed to come up yesterday. As of late last night, Republicans didn’t have the votes to pass the bill. Donald Trump has been on Capitol Hill urging members of...
