NC Spin Articles

Joe Mavretic's Perspective on Voter ID

There are many reasons why Every American Citizen should have a current photo identification card. This question has been framed as a debate about voting rights but it is actually about identification...    Read More

by Joe Mavretic   |   March 13, 2013




Gerrymandering Means Nobody Has to Get Along

U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers’ political opponents are gunning for her. The Harnett County Republican appears on a website with other political targets, her picture rendered in black-and-white with her...    Read More

March 13, 2013


All in the Families

In the aftermath of the Blueprint NC imbroglio, there has a new wave of political and media attention devoted to North Carolina think tanks, policy centers, and activist groups. The attention is...    Read More

by John Hood   |   March 12, 2013




Pay Teachers Like Our Future Depends On It

Editorial from Charlotte Observer, March 10 - For 10 years, North Carolina has been getting passed on teacher pay like a stock car with a flat tire. Next will be economic engine failure unless the...    Read More

March 12, 2013


Status of Women in NC Politics

If you’re interested, the part pertaining to politics runs from pages 57-67. Here are some of the highlights and keep in mind this was done in September 2012 so it includes Gov. Bev Perdue and the...    Read More

March 12, 2013