NFL v. GOP
We are now one week from financial Armageddon. (Crazy gold-hoarders, rejoice.) But in the increasingly unlikely event that a debt deal is inked by August 2, the football season will continue as planned. (Everyone else, rejoice.) It isn’t often that one can look to the NFL as an exemplar of non-violent negotiation. After all, these …
Lost
Those of us who live in the Triangle are accustomed to hearing every month or so that our fair cities are in the Top 10 for some silly accolade, no-doubt dreamed up by a business magazine writer who needs to sell more magazines. For example, we are the Best Place for Business and Careers according …
Take 2! er, 3!
The redistricting debacle intensified this week, with a second round of congressional and senate maps released by the general assembly. Thought things were confusing before? Buckle up for this one, because they released a 3rd set of maps late last night. If they keep this up, we’ll need a new coffee machine. The 1st District …
Manning Up
As we told you a few weeks ago, Judge Howard Manning held a hearing late last month to consider whether or not the cuts made to early childhood education by the recent NC state budget would violate the State constitution. On Monday, we got his ruling. His answer? Hellz yea. Ok, so he was a …
They’re Back…
Just like your favorite classic horror film featuring ghoulish zombies, predictable plot lines, and horrible acting, the General Assembly will be reanimated this week to continue working from the script they wrote earlier in the year. But this time, instead of just screwing things up in the short term, they’re aiming their sights a bit …
On Our Own
For all of those who complain about the infringement of the federal government on the states, this should be a really great time. Among all of the exciting changes in store for North Carolinians in our new fiscal year, this one is particularly exciting: no more assistance from the feds on food stamps. Feels good …