by Alexander H. Jones | Apr 27, 2015 | 2016 Elections, NC Politics |
Richard Burr’s “bulb” is not exactly luminous. In the middle of the ’08 market meltdown, he ordered his wife to execute a bank run. More generally, he has a habit of making buffoonish comments and embarrassing himself through sheer ignorance. So when he declares...
by Thomas Mills | Apr 27, 2015 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics, NCGov |
The legislature and Pat McCrory might be dumping the religious freedom bill but Lt. Governor Dan Forest isn’t. He’s taking up the lost cause and launching a lobby day out of his office tomorrow. Forest is working hard to become the champion of the social conservatives...
by Art Kamm | Apr 24, 2015 | Gun Control, Issues, NC Politics, NCGA |
Arthur R. (Art) Kamm, PhD has had a diverse career in cancer research, pharmaceutical product development, founder and CEO of a North Carolina corporation, and adjunct professor. Since leaving his corporate and academic pursuits he has turned to producing...
by Thomas Mills | Apr 24, 2015 | Editor's Blog, Gay Marriage, LGBT Rights, NC Politics |
The religious freedom bill in North Carolina is dead for this session. It’s demise is a testament to how far and how fast views have changed on LGBT rights. We also saw three trends that will play out in North Carolina in coming years. First, the LGBT community has...
by John Wynne | Apr 23, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, Predictions |
Even though the General Assembly is currently debating contentious issues like abortion restrictions, strengthening E-verify requirements, and religious freedom bills, I thought I’d focus today on national politics. To that end, I have two predictions: 1. The...
by John Wynne | Apr 22, 2015 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Economic Development, Features, NC Politics |
Poor North Carolina. Every time the prospect of a major car manufacturer coming is dangled before us, we get our hopes up. Jobs. Opportunity. Revitalization. An economic boon. Then, inevitably, we get let down. Yesterday came word that Volvo is no longer considering...
