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Imagine a bucket full of wood cockroaches being thrown into a burning fire. The little brown bodies writhe and crackle and begin to fall apart. This is the scene we are watching in Washington.
Imagine a bucket full of wood cockroaches being thrown into a burning fire. The little brown bodies writhe and crackle and begin to fall apart. This is the scene we are watching in Washington.
 
“We can’t come this week,” read the text message I received from the maid who cleans our house every other week. “ICE is at the door.”
“We can’t come this week,” read the text message I received from the maid who cleans our house every other week. “ICE is at the door.”
 
In colonial Williamsburg, on main street near the palace, are the public stocks called the pillory.
In colonial Williamsburg, on main street near the palace, are the public stocks called the pillory.
 
North Carolina’s Republican legislative leadership never met a tax they didn’t want to cut. Since taking control of state government in 2011, they have cut corporate tax rates from 6.9 percent to the current 2.0 percent.
North Carolina’s Republican legislative leadership never met a tax they didn’t want to cut. Since taking control of state government in 2011, they have cut corporate tax rates from 6.9 percent to the current 2.0 percent.
 
No doubt you are hearing pundits speculating about the 2026 U.S. Senate race, but that election is 13 months from now.
No doubt you are hearing pundits speculating about the 2026 U.S. Senate race, but that election is 13 months from now.
 
In fewer than 60 days the filing period opens for candidates to run in the March 3rd primary elections.
In fewer than 60 days the filing period opens for candidates to run in the March 3rd primary elections.
 
The August 20, 2025, headline was, “Florida will phase out certificates of completion for students with disabilities.”
The August 20, 2025, headline was, “Florida will phase out certificates of completion for students with disabilities.”
 
Two political junkies struck up a conversation. Jane, a staunch Republican well known in state politics, told me she had enjoyed watching NC SPIN on television for many years. “I liked the way you had people expressing different opinions without getting ugly or disagreeable,” she said.
Two political junkies struck up a conversation. Jane, a staunch Republican well known in state politics, told me she had enjoyed watching NC SPIN on television for many years. “I liked the way you had people expressing different opinions without getting ugly or disagreeable,” she said.
 
North Carolina is the 10th worst state for healthcare access. Many residents live in “healthcare deserts.”
North Carolina is the 10th worst state for healthcare access. Many residents live in “healthcare deserts.”
 
January 9, 2007 was a historic day. Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the creation of a device called the iPhone.
January 9, 2007 was a historic day. Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the creation of a device called the iPhone.
 
Donald Trump’s customary bluster, intimidation and threats backfired on him this time. It might well result in a Democrat winning the 2026 U.S. Senate election in our state.
Donald Trump’s customary bluster, intimidation and threats backfired on him this time. It might well result in a Democrat winning the 2026 U.S. Senate election in our state.
 
While you’re at it, kiss diplomacy goodbye. The Art of the Deal was a fabrication. There was no deal with Russia in Ukraine.
While you’re at it, kiss diplomacy goodbye. The Art of the Deal was a fabrication. There was no deal with Russia in Ukraine.
 
Once upon a time, not many years ago, North Carolina had a dream. A dream shared by parents and politicians, by citizens and educators.
Once upon a time, not many years ago, North Carolina had a dream. A dream shared by parents and politicians, by citizens and educators.
 
The Christmas candy was barely off the shelves when the Valentine’s candy appeared. Red and pink hearts with caramel and nut-filled chocolate goodness caught our eye. We are reminded of how we love love. Young love, especially.
The Christmas candy was barely off the shelves when the Valentine’s candy appeared. Red and pink hearts with caramel and nut-filled chocolate goodness caught our eye. We are reminded of how we love love. Young love, especially.
 
What would happen if, just before the tip-off to a basketball game, the referees announced that they were awarding one of the teams a 15-point lead at the beginning of the game?
What would happen if, just before the tip-off to a basketball game, the referees announced that they were awarding one of the teams a 15-point lead at the beginning of the game?
 
In 2023, it seemed that a war against women was happening. Roe v. Wade was repealed after 50 years of precedent. Governors and Legislatures across the country put the clamps on abortion.
In 2023, it seemed that a war against women was happening. Roe v. Wade was repealed after 50 years of precedent. Governors and Legislatures across the country put the clamps on abortion.
 
I’ve put off writing about the 2024 elections as long as I can, but with the “Super Tuesday” Primary election in 14 states a month away, we need to check in.
I’ve put off writing about the 2024 elections as long as I can, but with the “Super Tuesday” Primary election in 14 states a month away, we need to check in.
 
My recent column about North Carolina’s “First in Freedom” claim established the events leading up to the Revolutionary War. But now, as legendary broadcaster Paul Harvey frequently said, you’re going to hear “the rest of the story.”
My recent column about North Carolina’s “First in Freedom” claim established the events leading up to the Revolutionary War. But now, as legendary broadcaster Paul Harvey frequently said, you’re going to hear “the rest of the story.”
 
News from Florida and Texas these days is shocking. Both Governors appear to be in a race to the bottom. One of them is running miserably for President of the United States. God help us.
News from Florida and Texas these days is shocking. Both Governors appear to be in a race to the bottom. One of them is running miserably for President of the United States. God help us.
 
“First in Freedom,” our state license plates proclaim. Is this claim true?
“First in Freedom,” our state license plates proclaim. Is this claim true?
 
I am no football expert. I am only a fan. I learned the game as a cheerleader in the 1960s. I knew the “push ‘em back” and the “ hey, hey, let’s go” as well as anybody.
I am no football expert. I am only a fan. I learned the game as a cheerleader in the 1960s. I knew the “push ‘em back” and the “ hey, hey, let’s go” as well as anybody.
 
Jim Martin was the most underappreciated governor in our state’s modern history.
Jim Martin was the most underappreciated governor in our state’s modern history.
 
No sooner had the sun gone down Christmas day than everyone started greeting you with “Happy New Year.” But will 2024 be happy?
No sooner had the sun gone down Christmas day than everyone started greeting you with “Happy New Year.” But will 2024 be happy?
 
Tom and I got married on a cold December Wednesday in the Ayden Christian Church at three o’clock in the afternoon.
Tom and I got married on a cold December Wednesday in the Ayden Christian Church at three o’clock in the afternoon.
 
Here’s my parting message for the year: “23 skidoo.” Readers “of a certain age,” know this early 20th century slang expression.
Here’s my parting message for the year: “23 skidoo.” Readers “of a certain age,” know this early 20th century slang expression.
 
As we prepare to turn the page on another year, we are reminded we are a year older.
As we prepare to turn the page on another year, we are reminded we are a year older.
 
Bells are ringing all over the country. Some are Christmas bells, but more of them are alarm bells. Even conservative Republicans are beginning to sound the alarm.
Bells are ringing all over the country. Some are Christmas bells, but more of them are alarm bells. Even conservative Republicans are beginning to sound the alarm.
 
There’s no better example of community spirit than a small-town Christmas Parade.
There’s no better example of community spirit than a small-town Christmas Parade.
 
One can only imagine what will happen in a second presidency of Donald Trump. One of the more frightening possibilities is the abuse of power in handing out pardons like gum drops to cronies, who pledge fealty to Caesar in return.
One can only imagine what will happen in a second presidency of Donald Trump. One of the more frightening possibilities is the abuse of power in handing out pardons like gum drops to cronies, who pledge fealty to Caesar in return.
 
We were invited to attend the meeting of Pamlico Partners for Democracy, a group concerned about current threats to Democracy.
We were invited to attend the meeting of Pamlico Partners for Democracy, a group concerned about current threats to Democracy.
 
The Christmas story, as recorded in Luke, says there is no room in the inn for the holy family to find shelter, and a safe place for the baby to be born.
The Christmas story, as recorded in Luke, says there is no room in the inn for the holy family to find shelter, and a safe place for the baby to be born.
 
We picked up our Boykin Spaniel in Florence, South Carolina. The name already given her was “Karma.” The irony of the name was that the day we picked her up was the same day of Donald Trump’s first indictment.

Karma

 
We picked up our Boykin Spaniel in Florence, South Carolina. The name already given her was “Karma.” The irony of the name was that the day we picked her up was the same day of Donald Trump’s first indictment.
 
In my darkest imagination, I see Donald Trump on Inauguration Day 2025. He is smug as he places his hand on the Bible and pledges his oath to uphold the Constitution.
In my darkest imagination, I see Donald Trump on Inauguration Day 2025. He is smug as he places his hand on the Bible and pledges his oath to uphold the Constitution.
 
More and more frequently I am asked: What can we do when our legislature doesn’t pass laws not supported by the majority, favoring instead the minority?
More and more frequently I am asked: What can we do when our legislature doesn’t pass laws not supported by the majority, favoring instead the minority?
 
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