Commentary/Opinion
Oldest Playground In Clayton To Get A Modern Update
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton is moving forward with an exciting upgrade at Donald “Clyde” Sinclair Park at 400…
You Decide: Which Economic-Ism Is Best
By Mike Walden A renewed debate about the three -isms of socialism, communism and capitalism has been sparked by a…
You Decide: Should You Be A Buyer Or Seller Of The Economy?
By Mike Walden As the major league baseball season reaches the midseason point and the trading deadline looms, teams must…
Social Security Matters – I’m Turning 70. When Should I Apply For Social Security?
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens…
Opinion: Health Bill Shows All Is Not Lost
By John Hood RALEIGH — Are today’s elected leaders incapable of addressing public problems in a serious, respectful, bipartisan manner?…
You Decide: Is The National Debt Still A Big Worry?
By Mike Walden When I recently reviewed my columns of past years, I was surprised I hadn’t written about “the…
You Decide: Is Social Security Secure?
By Mike Walden Recently, one of my relatives contacted me, and there was desperation in her voice. Immediately, I worried…
Opinion: Carolina Congressmen Tell Off Constituents
By John Hood ALEIGH — Ever written your congressman? I have. I always get a prompt and cordial, if bland,…
You Decide: Will North Carolina Get An MLB Team?
By Mike Walden Although I have lived and worked in North Carolina for almost 50 years, I wasn’t born in…
Opinion: Look Before Leaping To New System
By John Hood RALEIGH — In a recent column, I outlined three ways that North Carolina’s system of government differs…
