by Thomas Mills | Apr 24, 2020 | 2020 elections, coronavirus
Yesterday, Governor Roy Cooper laid out a measured plan for opening up the state. He extended the stay-at-home order until May 8 and set out benchmarks for easing restrictions in phases over the next couple of months. He largely followed the protocols set forth by the...
by Thomas Mills | Apr 22, 2020 | coronavirus, Editor's Blog |
ReOpenNC had their second protest in Raleigh yesterday. It turned out to be little more than GOP political rally full of politicians and speeches. Trump paraphernalia and MAGA gear were on proud display. A large contingent of folks wore “Run, Forest, Run” t-shirts to...
by Thomas Mills | Apr 21, 2020 | coronavirus, Editor's Blog |
The debate over the response to the coronavirus is full of misinformation and misperceptions. Some people apparently think the state should stay closed until we have the virus under control. Others think that we need to re-open and let the virus run through society....
by Thomas Mills | Apr 20, 2020 | coronavirus, Editor's Blog |
The pro-COVID Republicans want to protest Governor Roy Cooper taking away their freedom to infect people with the coronavirus. They’ve sent a letter to him demanding that he loosen restrictions on mass protests. One UNC-Wilmington professor suggested that protesters...
by Thomas Mills | Apr 16, 2020 | coronavirus, Editor's Blog, Politics |
Richard Burr is in his final term as a US Senator and he’s cashing out. Weeks after getting slammed for selling off stocks just before the Wall Street crash, Richard Burr is back in the spotlight for profiting from being a Senator. This time, Pro-publica announces...
by Thomas Mills | Apr 13, 2020 | coronavirus, Editor's Blog |
When the pandemic is over in a year or so, we’re going to be a different society. Long-held traditions may change and the way we do business could be altered. More people will be comfortable with technology than they are right now. Zoom or some other video...
