by Thomas Mills | Aug 28, 2023 | Editor's Blog |
I was not going to respond to the most recent manufactured outrage over a song. I already did that earlier this summer. However, after watching the singer’s response to the controversy, I want to weigh in. Two weeks ago, Oliver Anthony was an obscure...
by Thomas Mills | Aug 25, 2023 | Editor's Blog |
We had another busy week in politics–except in the North Carolina legislature. The GOP leadership here still has not delivered the budget they promised to have completed by July. The delay is holding up Medicaid for tens of thousands of working North Carolinians...
by Thomas Mills | Aug 21, 2023 | Editor's Blog |
The recent polling on Donald Trump reveals a lot about the GOP primary electorate. In Iowa, a NBC/Des Moines Register poll shows Trump holds a 23 point lead over Ron DeSantis, the only other candidate in double digits. A CBS poll shows him is a 36 point lead...
by Thomas Mills | Aug 18, 2023 | Editor's Blog |
A lot’s happened this week. On a personal level, dropping my daughter off at UNC-Asheville was the biggest deal. I always enjoy spending time in the mountains and the campus is great, even if the architecture leaves a bit to be desired. I’m not sure why architects in...
by Thomas Mills | Aug 14, 2023 | Editor's Blog |
When I was driving across the west this summer, we passed by a number of rural casinos. The majority were sad looking places with large, half-empty parking lots. They were built full of expectation, with grand porticoes and high rise hotels. Maybe they’re bringing in...
by Thomas Mills | Aug 11, 2023 | Editor's Blog |
A quick review of Dan Bishop’s Twitter feed tells us all we need to know about him. It’s full of conspiracy theories and right-wing pablum. He’s highlighting interviews with discredited fear-mongers like Charlie Kirk and Tucker Carlson. He’s bragging about receiving...
