Who derailed Dionne Delli-Gatti’s confirmation as DEQ Secretary? No one wants to own it.
Her position as the first woman to lead the department was in doubt. 16 consecutive cabinet-level positions have been confirmed - until now. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Certificate of Need blocks health care consumers from reaping benefits of competition
North Carolina removes decisions about new health care facilities and major medical equipment from providers and consumers. Instead the state assigns those decisions to a 29-member board. Read More
It all started here
The false allegations of voter fraud are the real threat to our democracy. Read More
Concerned about Greenhouse Gas Emissions? We've got good news for you.
The US leads the world in cutting CO2. In 2020, CO2 emissions were at the lowest level since 1984. Read More
White Americans can handle truth about the nation's history
Throughout human history, groups representing various races, religions, nations, and ideologies have subjugated and inflicted great harm on members of other groups – sometimes with a specific intention to do so and, at others, with only a vague grasp of the impacts of their actions. Read More
No winners in UNC-NHJ battle
The Nikole Hannah-Jones controversy at UNC continues to rage. Read More
Race defines NC politics - again
Our Constitution was designed to “secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.” Yet, it also protected slavery. Read More
Crisis hastened health-care reforms
Some temporary policy responses to COVID should become permanent policy reforms. Read More
Whirlagigs to the rescue
Wilson is known for barbecue and antiques. But there's something else worth seeing. Read More
A "perfect storm" for pro-life advocates
The convergence of judicial, legislative, and interest group attempts to end access to abortion are interlocking pieces of a puzzle. Read More
