Democrats risk losses in 2022 if they give up on paid leave, advocates say
The issue is overwhelmingly popular across party lines, particularly with younger voters and among suburban women in key battleground states. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Rules for thee, not for me
What will you think if/when a conservative president uses this OSHA precedent to impose a rule with which you disagree? Read More
HPU Poll: Majority of North Carolina Adults Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Almost half of the respondents are concerned about becoming sick with COVID and are split on whether companies should be legally allowed to require employees to receive certain vaccines. Read More
Right-wing extremism hits new lows but “responsible” conservatives remain largely silent
There’s been no shortage of people willing to publicly espouse a message of hostile and violent confrontation. This is hardly the first time this has happened. Read More
Racial preferences are ending soon
In the next few years North Carolina will have a prohibition against the use of race or sex as a factor in hiring public employees, awarding government contracts, or admitting students to universities. Read More
How has the economic pie and its slices changed?
Economic pie is a term often used to describe the size of the economy. Is everyone's slice of the pie increasing or decreasing? Read More
Character and competence
Republicans have made it clear that intolerance and bigotry are part of who they are. Read More
Two-thirds of likely N.C. voters support Opportunity Scholarships
School choice is an election issue. Those who support it are likely to win. Read More
NC Court of Appeals rules judge can’t force legislature to meet state’s obligation for $1.7B school improvement plan
The court agreed with legislators that the judicial branch has the authority to enter a money judgment against the State or another branch, but it has no authority to order the appropriation of monies to satisfy any execution of that judgment. Read More
Infrastructure bill did us no favors
The bill is bad because it is misleading, unconstitutional, and wasteful. Read More
