NC GOP lawmakers betray a surprising lack of confidence
The secrecy surrounding the budget makes it clear that party leaders know their policies lack broad popular support and are best enacted with as little sunlight as possible. Read More
NC Spin Articles
New Civitas poll shows how North Carolinians are thinking about leadership, the economy and crime
Democrats and Republicans in the state legislature have lackluster favorability ratings, hovering at 38% and 85% said they were in favor of term limits for legislators. Read More
Is the outlook bright for manufacturing?
Almost one-half of the factory jobs left North Carolina, but following the pandemic manufacturing jobs are at a 14-year high. Read More
School voucher scam
The money spent on vouchers this year could have doubled the pay raises for teachers. Read More
Budget achieves big conservatives wins
The final outcomes took too long to accomplish. Guardrails and deadlines need to be established so as to get their work done in more reasonable time frames. Read More
Modern Strikes Spur Memories of Textile Mill Battles
While workers are striking for higher wages, Disney CEO Bob Iger said now is not the right time to be talking about wages. He earns $27 million a year Read More
Voters speak out in mid-September Meredith College Poll
Trump, Robinson and Stein lead in polling among 800 voters. Read More
Five standout speeches from North Carolina’s final public hearing on redistricting
Voters spoke emphatically against continued gerrymandering by our legislators. There's no indication their viewpoints will be taken into account. Read More
Progressives may scoff but data backs 'two parent' privilege
A new Brookings Institute study reports, “The absence of a father from a child’s home appears to have direct effects on children’s outcomes." Read More
