Another defining primary
The GOP candidates for governor in '24 lay out the divisions defining the national Republican Party. How will it shake out? Read More
NC Spin Articles
2024 North Carolina Elections and Public Policy Poll
Opinion diagnostics released results from a just-concluded state poll. Read More
The new paradigm of coastal wetlands
Traditionally the theory was that the lack of oxygen in coastal wetlands was caused by forestry, agriculture, and development on the adjacent uplands. Was this just more government propaganda? Read More
What are the most important issues facing North Carolina today?
In the first of a new series of "Talk of the town" polls, the ECU poll found inflation and the economy in general topped the list. Read More
North Carolina advances "Monster Voting Law" 2.0
Is it a good thing for conservatives if more people vote? Apparently they don't think so. Read More
Good policy doesn't require certainty
It requires the application of a discrete number of clearly articulated rules to a large number of fuzzy, ever-evolving cases, along with healthy doses of humility and flexibility. Read More
State laws are reason NC has highest health insurance premiums in Southeast
North Carolina health insurance premiums are higher than any other state in the Southeast....far greater than any of the others. Read More
High Point Poll: North Carolinians share views on NC officials, policy issues and international concerns
Governor Roy Cooper received a 49 percent approval rating but many that a third of those surveyed were unsure or not familiar with many other state government officials. Read More
Is bipartisanship dead?
Is the other party colleagues with whom we can collaborate or enemies who must be defeated? Read More
Two bare-knuckled street kids
Imagine Chris Christie and Donald Trump both throwing punches - it'd be worth watching. Read More
