Misinformation can literally kill you
Bob Smith kicks puppies. There, you heard it once. Believe it? No? How about if you heard it 20 times? OK, you tell yourself, that’s 20… Read More
We are all ancestors of ourselves
My insides have been in knots since I heard Rep. Mo Brooks of Alabama, on Jan. 6, say that today is the day “we kick ass… Read More
Need a new diet? This one’s a SNAP
Protracted effects of the pandemic are laying waste to larders in households reeling from job loss and eviction threats and, possibly, illness. State lawmakers should plow… Read More
COVID-19 in North Carolina
We approach a most joyous time of year, filled with festivities, family reunions and religious significance. But this year we will need to find creative ways… Read More
Choose candidates who can best steer the economy
Evaluating policy costs and benefits not only confuses voters, but also the policymakers who craft those policies. Well-meaning elected officials often champion what seem like prudent… Read More
Militia groups are growing
Over the past decade, there’s been a growing militarization of hate groups that call themselves “militias." These are people driven largely by white-extremists views. Many policy experts believe these people are… Read More
People Without Paychecks: Unemployment’s Hidden Costs
Misguided and shortsighted political sparring and foot-dragging over expanded unemployment insurance (UI) will continue as long as elected officials fail to recognize the hidden costs of… Read More
North Carolina voting has begun
The calendar says election day is Nov. 3, but here in North Carolina, it’s already begun. The State Board of Elections began mailing out absentee ballots… Read More
Now is the time to complete your census in North Carolina
North Carolina could miss out on an additional congressional seat and forfeit billions of dollars in state and federal tax dollars that rightfully belong to state… Read More
Dismantling Structural and Systemic Racism
Asheville City Council members are to be commended for the historic and courageous move they took July 14 when they approved a resolution that calls for… Read More