Candidates, tell voters clearly and fully where you stand on abortion
What are the rights of women in critical decisions affecting their lives? Read More
NC Spin Articles
North Carolina Minute: telegraphs, hooper county and robbers in the house
Humorous news stories from the 19th Century. Read More
Republican legislators are running government "like a business" alright
After 12 years dominating our legislature it is clear their record is nothing to brag about. Read More
15 miles but light-years apart
North Carolina's 13th Congressional race could be a tidy snapshot of our messy country. Read More
Beasley's haul
To win in a year like this one, Beasley needs to be on offense, even if she’s not getting the early TV money. Read More
Sales tax to pay for road
For enterprises, it’s more appropriate to charge people according to how much they use the system. Read More
Should we worry about fewer youth working?
From 1990 to 2010, the percentage of working 16-19-year-olds plunged, bottoming out at close to 33%. Read More
Government doesn't make things affordable
Government efforts to make things "affordable" instead typically make things worse. Read More
Weathering political controversies, UNC System president reaps incentive bonus
UNC Board of Governors members told Policy Watch that Hans’s tenure has been less chaotic than some of his recent predecessors and has been a measurable success. Read More
Vetoed education bill gives Democrats chance to stand up for legislative branch
The bill Governor Cooper vetoed would remove governing structure of three schools, two for the deaf and one for the blind, to individual governing boards. Read More
