Rep. Tricia Cotham can still do the right thing
The newly switched Republican says her principles and views have not changed. We're getting ready to soon find out. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Josh and Mark
Most swing voters, who decide elections, are tired of angry showmen. Read More
I don't care
Too many column inches and too much ink has been spilled on the Cotham story. Here's what I care about. Read More
A massive expansion of school vouchers is on tap after Cotham's switch
The latest proposal is yet another step in dismantling district schools. Read More
Suburban surge drove GOP success
North Carolina as a whole has become less hospitable to Democrats. Read More
How does North Carolina compare on taxes?
This important study on taxes helps us understand if we need to tweak our tax structure and where we might do so. Read More
Legislative quest for political meddling might start with a look in a mirror
The SBI Director, whose term expires in five weeks, appeared before a legislative committee and announced he was the victim of intimidation by the governor. Read More
The GOP's shrinking margin in the suburbs
Democats' gains in suburban and exurban areas is giving hope to their 2024 election outcomes. Read More
NC is not a 'constitutional carry' state
Some want to change our constitution that reverses our gun laws they face an uphill battle. Read More
NC Students make significant strides recovering from pandemic learning loss
The greatest gains were in middle school and high school math, but notable gains in reading were made in third and fourth grade. Read More
