Storm clouds
North Carolina will end this year with about a $370 million surplus, however if planned tax cuts take place next year we could see an equally large deficit. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Latest Elon poll shows Trump's support waning; opposition to Iran war
44% of North Carolinians said they expect that Americans will be less safe one year from today as a result of recent military actions in Iran. 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
Falling apart
Alliances are built on trust. Our alliances are now falling apart in front of our eyes. Read More
Berger hurt schools
What made North Carolina an economic miracle was decades of bipartisan investments and improvements in a public-education system that prepared young people to succeed in a changing and challenging world. Read More
Carolina arts need your investment
North Carolina has a long and fascinating tradition of artistic expression and appreciation. Read More
Trump approval drops as North Carolinians oppose Iran escalation; Cooper leads senate race
When it comes to the generic ballot for November general election for the U.S. House of Representatives, Democratic candidates hold a five point lead over Republicans, 43 percent to 38 percent. Read More
Flock of lame ducks at NC legislature could upend short session dynamics
Observers say there’s no precedent in living memory for the upcoming short session. BY: LAURA LESLIE - MARCH 24, 2026 8:00 PM Read More
Another poll: Cooper –BY EIGHTEEN ????
The real worrisome part here is how a big Cooper win could affect the NCGOP down-ticket. Read More
The popularity gap
Democrats have an advantage in identification and should build on it. Read More
