Ted Budd is an ultra-MAGA Senator trying to be uncontroversial
The invisible senator tiptoes through the halls of Congress once again, careful never to be relevant. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Alexander H. Jones
NC Republicans are getting away with voter suppression again. What about another HB2?
North Carolina Republicans have advanced a bill to cut the early-voting period roughly in half -from 17 days before election day to a mere 10 to suppress Democratic voters. Read More
The rush to cap property taxes
Capping property taxes is certain to lead to crippling cuts in services by cities and counties. Read More
The rush to cap property taxes will have disastrous consequences
In California, the property tax limitations took one of the best public schools systems in the country and drove it into a morass of failure. Read More
Does Michael Whatley have a path to victory?
Whatley is the Trumper in full, trying to ride the magic carpet of MAGA up the marble steps of the Capitol. Read More
North Carolina exceptionalism
Two themes running through North Carolina history are moral failure, and resilience. Read More
Three who influenced our state more than any in our history
Thom Tillis, Phil Berger and Tim Moore influence a change of our moderate nature to one of flaming Dixie reaction. Read More
UNC has never been safe from political interference—but it’s worse than ever
North Carolina is under the control of a far-right legislature that absolutely despises the University of North Carolina. Read More
Don't cap property taxes in North Carolina
Republican legislators want to justify a potential constitutional amendment on the grounds that vulnerable homeowners may be taxed out of their homes., a valid concern. Read More
Phil Berger’s legacy will last for decades, maybe generations.
The heart of Berger's politics was an effort to punish marginalized groups who lacked the political and social power to fight back. Read More
