A humble ending on the mighty Mississippi
A wonderful trip was sadly interrupted. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Acting like we own the joint
The Thanksgiving table has to be navigated carefully these days. It is also a place where adult children often reveal their teenage mischief to their parents. Read More
Adversaries need not be enemies
Many people in public life get along pretty well with their ideological opponents. Two US Senate candidates became good friends. Read More
Can justice in NC be independent? It must!
Former Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr says the Constitution's purpose is to put limitations on the General Assembly. Read More
Voters to politicians: Leave abortion rights alone.
If North Carolina was a state that allowed ballot initiatives to a vote there's little doubt we would see the same result as states that voted on abortion rights. Read More
How much do school systems spend per pupil?
The average school district increased spending per student by almost 15 percent in 2021-22 over what was spent in 2020-21 Read More
Chancellors talk about selection process, job demands and challenges as Board of Governors consider new procedures
What is the best process for selecting new chancellors and what role should the Board of Governors and system President play in the process? Read More
North Carolina is still purple
For Democrats to stay competitive in the state, they need to give younger voters both something to vote for and something to vote against. Read More
Democrats messaging strategy curbed red wave
Confidence in Democratic messaging has led to a clear and discernable uptick in optimism about the direction of the country. Read More
Enrollment down across UNC System
Twelve of the System’s 16 institutions saw enrollment decline this fall, while four – Elizabeth City State, Fayetteville State, N.C. A&T and UNC-Chapel Hill – increased enrollment. Read More
