Cancel Culture Isn't Justice: Why Charlotte Should Pause, Read, and Protect Due Process

Charlotte should slow down. We can condemn alleged crimes without destroying innocent people or local businesses. Due process, context, and fairness still matter.

Jack Beckett·Dec 12, 2025

If You're Not Reading, You're Not Ready To Vote

zappeterc·Dec 1, 2025

Old Pizza, Old Media: Why The Charlotte Mercury Will Not Serve This Slice Of "News"

A Texas pizza franchise's bankruptcy just ran as "Charlotte business news." Here is why that old attention-merchant model is breaking down and what The Charlotte Mercury is doing instead.

zappeterc·Nov 24, 2025

A County at Its Boiling Point: Mecklenburg Finally Says What Everyone Else Has Been Avoiding

In a night soaked in fear, anger, and public distrust, Mecklenburg's commissioners confronted Border Patrol tactics, Atrium's broken promises, and the unraveling of public patience.

Jack Beckett·Nov 20, 2025

A Rare Moment of Bipartisan Agreement: Throwing Someone Overboard

North Carolina's House finally found bipartisan harmony — in calling for one of its own to resign. A rare moment of agreement in a chamber better known for food fights.

Jack Beckett·Oct 21, 2025

Charlotte Spent $25,000 Investigating Corruption Claims That Proved Baseless | Mercury Local

Councilmember Watlington's corruption allegations have cost Charlotte $ 25,000. Investigation found nothing. She has no regrets. That's the problem.

zappeterc·Oct 15, 2025

The United States of Amnesia—Now With Brighter Stickers

Jack Beckett·Sep 9, 2025