Judges replace the NC congressional redistricting plan. The state Supreme Court denies all requests for a stay
The Supreme Court said the latest legislative map did not meet constitutional standards for fairness. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Finding the best for PBS
The PBS network is one of the jewels in North Carolina's crown. It deserves a talented broadcaster to lead it forward. Read More
When schools compete students win
Competition usually brings costs down and quality up. Read More
Easing of mask mandates was inevitable, but it's likely a mistake
You might not want to hear it, but when it comes to the pandemic we're not quite out of the woods. Read More
NC House passes bipartisan redistricting map
The measure passed with overwhelming support from both sides of the aisle. Read More
A trolling map
It is obvious the main criteria for district maps is that they maintain an advantage for Republicans Read More
Elon Poll: Younger N.C. attorneys see need for changes in state’s legal system
Attorneys admitted to the N.C. Bar less than 11 years ago indicate more than half would consider running for political office and see the need to change the legal system. Read More
Our state remains a key battleground
North Carolina and a small number of similarly situated states enjoy disproportionate attention from national media and disproportionate influence over national affairs. Read More
How Campaign Finance Disclosure Can Help Us Be Better Citizens
In politics there are few more useful tools in the toolbox of democratic citizenship than those that allow us to follow the money. Read More
Cooperation evaporates, credibility gap widens, gerrymandering continues
Legislative leaders don’t care even broadly to reflect the will of North Carolinians. They only are interested in doing all they can to turn up the volume on their own partisan megaphones. Read More
