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
NC Spin Articles
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
State ready for potential recession
Never before in state history have we been so well-prepared for fiscal turbulence. Read More
Just 8.3% of North Carolinians Think Health Insurers Have Best Interests in Mind
New Meredith Poll details North Carolinians’ sentiment toward health insurance companies and their impact on access to care, denied claims, and who is to blame for the rising costs of healthcare. Read More
Five takeaways from the 2022 elections
There were fewer swing counties, more females elected in the legislature and mail voting was more popular than in previous elections. Read More
Could election results spur an immediate reversal of a landmark Supreme Court ruling?
If a partisan or ideological flip in the makeup of our appellate courts is allowed to bring wholesale changes in how laws are applied, that can fuel the sense that supposedly impartial courts have been politicized. Read More
My favorite holiday
There is more to this favorite holiday than food. Let us hope it isn't a remnant of times past. Read More
When the dust settles
It may be a few days, maybe weeks before the dust of the election settles. Read More
National GOP fell short of expectations
In many instances Republicans nominated inexperienced and unappealing candidates. Read More
