The turnout for Charlotte’s primary elections on Tuesday was, in a word, abysmal. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, looks at some of the reasons.
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WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson and his family ran smack into the COVID-19 wall last week. In his "On My Mind" commentary, he talks about an unexpected silver lining. -
The most recent indictments against former President Trump sparked a thought for WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson. In his "On My Mind" commentary, he finds the parallels with another moment in history.
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Two new country songs show a striking contrast in small-town life and how to process the larger world. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, digs into that contrast. -
Charlotte, like most of the United States, is suffering through a hot and hazy summer. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, worries that we’re going to have to get used to it.
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The Charlotte Observer decided last week to part ways with its longtime editorial cartoonist. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says it’s the loss of a major talent.
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There was some controversy involving the North Carolina Legislature over the last week. But Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says it's a different one than what you might be thinking of.
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The Southern Baptist Convention voted last week to make it even more difficult for women to hold leadership positions in their churches. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says it’s about more than theology.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools adopted a controversial new boundary plan last week, over many objections from parents and students. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says there’s something to be learned from the struggle.
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Charlotte’s old NBA expansion partner, the Miami Heat, is back in the NBA Finals. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says it’s just one more example of how the two franchises have diverged.
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As we celebrate Memorial Day, WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, reminds us of one of the early moments when people came together to honor those who lost their lives in war.
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Warmer days have arrived in the Carolinas. But WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, is more interested in warmer nights — and the creatures that come out then.
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The death of a 30-year-old man in a New York City subway car has drawn attention around the world. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, thinks about the steps that led to that moment.
