Republicans have a new ‘big lie.’ This time it’s about inflation
Republicans claim inflation is because of President Biden's deficit spending. PolitiFact says the claim is mostly false. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Licensing hurts consumers more than it helps
Some 1,100 separate occupations regulated by at least one state. Only 60 are regulated by all. North Carolina requires licensure for 319 occupations. Read More
NC needs Safeguarding Fair Elections Act
We count on election officials to ensure we have free and fair elections, but they cannot do this if we don't give them the tools they need to do their jobs safely and effectively. Read More
Three-fourths of North Carolinians Say We’re in a Recession
The interesting Civitas poll also shows a big gap between urban and rural sections of North Carolina Read More
Modest national progress on gun safety likely to have little impact in NC
While any advances are welcomed, the supposed progress on tackling gun violence we keep hearing about is beginning to feel like a shell game. Read More
Fourth grade
The fourth grade is a pivotal year for a child. It should not end in a massacre. Read More
Power is shifting towards parents
North Carolina ranks 7th in the nation in the number of children educated outside of district-run schools. Read More
Report on UNC System campus free speech provides insights into climate, student experiences
The loudest, most passionate voices often dominate the conversation and get the most attention without actually representing the campus community. Read More
The state budget should reject fleeting political currents
Legislators are negotiating the second year of the state budget. What should it include? Read More
Chapel Hill's stone walls
What do Mount Mitchell and the stone walls in Chapel Hill have in common? Read More
