Blame the Scots-Irish
"Do unto others as they threatened to do unto you,” is widely practiced by people across both political spectrums. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Reading banned books: An important remedy for America’s backsliding democracy
A European think-tank says the United States is a "backsliding democracy," fueled by baseless allegations of election fraud and related disinformation. Books are a prime target. Read More
Raleigh ranks 48th out of 50 large metros in public school quality
The Capital City has high levels of average academic achievement but performs poorly on rankings. Read More
Budget applies constructive conservatism
Monopoly, waste, and excessive debt are what conservatives oppose and the new spending plan upholds those values. Read More
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
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
