Our Jesse
Both Jesse Helms and Jesse Jackson were polarizing figures. Read More
NC Spin Articles
What's wrong with the job market?
Most of the 130,000 job increases Most of the job additions – specifically 60% - were in one sector, health care. Several sectors, including financial services, transportation/information, and the federal government lost jobs. Read More
Fiscal storm is about to hit us
The General Assembly elected this November will have to close budget holes in Medicaid and SNAP. Read More
Republicans search for ways to attack Cooper
The attacks on Cooper are an exercise in cherry-picking horrific anecdotes to inflame public fears and misrepresent the reality of falling crime in our state. Read More
A decade after reform, film still thrives
North Carolina remains home to major sound stages, experienced crews, and ongoing television and film projects because it offers something more durable: a strong overall butsiness climate. Read More
Immigrants are helping NC and its economy grow. We need a fair and just immigration policy
Thirty percent of North Carolina's newcomers moved from abroad. Read More
Poll highlights challenges for NC education reformers
A new poll shows North Carolinians strongly support public education. Sadly, only 35 percent express satisfaction with local schools. Read More
How low can he go?
Who among the MAGA cult will admit buyer’s remorse? Surely not all of you have abandoned morality and social conscience to follow this man. Read More
Bigger Congress would be better Congress
Congress is one area of government where bigger is better. Read More
No code of common decency
Trump is able to successfully and fiendishly hide his indecency behind a false mask of patriotism, using the power of the presidency to perpetuate. Read More
