by Thomas Mills | Jun 26, 2020 | 2020 elections, coronavirus, Editor's Blog |
Polls in North Carolina continue to look bleak for Republicans. Donald Trump is certainly a drag on the party, but the GOP needs to examine their priorities in relation to the voters. If they were as concerned about the fate of people being exposed to the coronavirus...
by Thomas Mills | May 26, 2020 | coronavirus, Editor's Blog |
Armed militia stormed the Michigan statehouse and a North Carolina Subway, threatening governors over stay-at-home orders designed to keep coronavirus from spreading. Donald Trump accused television personality Joe Scarborough of murder despite no evidence to back up...
by Thomas Mills | May 21, 2020 | coronavirus, Editor's Blog |
As North Carolina moves into Phase 2 of reopening the economy, Governor Cooper should ask for a do-over. He should meet with advisors and take another shot. His list of what can open and what cannot is too ambiguous, lacks reason, and ignores more recent information...
by Thomas Mills | May 20, 2020 | coronavirus, Editor's Blog |
According to various reports, Governor Roy Cooper is going to announce that North Carolina will enter into Phase 2 of reopening the economy. Restaurants and bars will be able to serve customers, though with certain restrictions including reduced capacity. Gyms and...
by Gary Pearce | May 19, 2020 | coronavirus, New Day for NC, Politics
Covid-19 might as well be called Divided-2020. When the pandemic started, optimists thought it might inspire us to come together, the way our parents and grandparents did in the Depression and World War II. But if you watch the news and follow social media, we...
by Thomas Mills | May 18, 2020 | coronavirus, Editor's Blog |
A federal judge blocked Governor Roy Cooper’s order prohibiting indoor religious services. Conservatives cheered the ruling as a victory for religious freedom. But Cooper didn’t try to restrict anybody’s freedom. He was trying to keep people safe. Republicans are so...