You Decide: Which Dominates, Bad Or Good Economic News?
By Mike Walden Many experts say humans tend to focus on bad news over good news. The logic is that bad news can...
Opinion: To Fix Our Politics, Try Conversation
By John Hood
RALEIGH — At the start of each North Carolina Leadership Forum, we ask our participants to introduce themselves by telling a...
You Decide: Is The Outlook Bright For Manufacturing?
By Mike Walden Almost precisely a year ago I wrote a column about manufacturing. I reviewed the facts about manufacturing in North Carolina and...
Opinion: Washington Won’t Fix Health Care
By John Hood RALEIGH — North Carolina’s Medicaid program will expand on December 1 to offer fully subsidized health plans to virtually every legal...
Opinion: Living In North Carolina Still A Bargain
By John Hood
RALEIGH — Decades ago, when I moved back to North Carolina from the nation’s capital, my rent dropped by half —...
You Decide: How Can Homeowners Cope With High Interest Rates?
By Mike Walden
One of the busiest times of my career as a faculty member at North Carolina State University was 40 years...
Opinion Disguised As News Should Prompt The Question ‘Says Who?’
By Mitch Kokai A recent scan of North Carolina news headlines prompted a couple of major “says who?” moments for this observer.
“Says who?” represents...
Opinion: College Rankings Reveal Awkward Truths
By John Hood
RALEIGH — College and university rankings are a Massive Deal, as Regina George might say — and not just during football...
You Decide: Is Higher Education Facing A Reset?
By Mike Walden
I spent all of my professional career – totaling 43 years – in higher education. When I joined the faculty of...
Opinion: Dante And Another School Year: A Teacher’s Reflection
By: John Cabascango Once again, the school year begins, with busy schedules, and a process that is part of what we as a society...
