Opinion (230)
A couple of weekends ago, my wife asked me if I wanted to go to one of those big book sales the local library puts on when they realize they have too many books that no one checks out anymore.
COLUMN: National popular vote is not electoral reform
Written by Gary Galles
After it became clear Donald Trump’s Electoral College triumph would be accompanied by a popular vote loss, USA Today predicted renewed attempts “to kill the Electoral College.” Since then, Oregon has joined those national popular vote efforts, and Colorado is poised to, pending its governor’s signature.
COLUMN: Social media companies 'struggle' to keep us in the dark
Written by Thomas L. Knapp
According to CNN Business, "Facebook, YouTube and Twitter struggle to deal with New Zealand shooting video."
COLUMN: Tillis, Graham destroying the village in order to save it
Written by Thomas Mills
First, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham blocked a bill to make the Mueller report public that passed the House 420-0. Then this weekend, Donald Trump continued his attacks on John McCain despite the Senator’s death seven months ago. Graham, who for years was seen as McCain’s sidekick, stayed quiet for the first few hours before offering tepid praise for McCain without rebuking the president.
COLUMN: Freedom continues to expand in North Carolina
Written by John Hood
While election scandals, national issues, and candidate announcements for 2019 and 2020 races have dominated the political headlines, North Carolina is continuing to head in the direction of greater freedom. That’s welcome.
COLUMN: For the love of money — and a college degree
Written by Joe Weaver
I'd like to start this week's column by proclaiming something: I don't have any money.
What comes to mind when you hear the word “rural?”
COLUMN: For Chelsea Manning, no good deed goes unpunished — again
Written by Thomas L. Knapp
One of the 21st century's greatest heroines is behind bars again, held in contempt by federal judge Claude M. Hilton for refusing to help prosecutors trump up charges against the journalists who published information she paid dearly for giving them.
Last week, the News & Observer noted what most middle-class North Carolinians know is true: our economy may be better than it was when the Great Recession left us with almost 10 percent unemployment but it’s not the powerhouse that Republicans promised they’d bring if we let them slash taxes for the wealthy.
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LETTER: End female genital mutilation today
Written by Letter to the Editor Contributor
To the editor:
There is an ongoing battle in the North Carolina legislature over whether to criminalize female genital mutilation (FGM). Why a battle? The mutilation of little girls’ genitals defies all standards of humanity and cries out as a hideous violation of human rights according to the United Nations and World Health Organization. The CDC estimates that 513,000 girls are at risk of FGM in the U.S.!
COLUMN: Conservatives should favor redistricting reform
Written by John Hood
In the twilight of his political career, Ronald Reagan made the media rounds to discuss his administration, legacy, and unfinished business. During several of these interviews, Reagan went out of his way to criticize the longtime practice of gerrymandering electoral districts for partisan advantage.
GUEST EDITORIAL: Secrecy law forces family to fight for body camera video
Written by Wilson Times
Body-worn cameras were supposed to serve as a silent witness in confrontations between police and civilians and usher in a new era of public confidence in law enforcement through transparency.
COLUMN: The wife's maple mess in a non-non-stick pan
Written by Joe Weaver
Tonight, my wife burned dinner. Well, perhaps "burned" is not the appropriate word.
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