Virginia lawmakers vote to become pivotal 38th state to ratify ERA
The legislature in Virginia just voted to become the pivotal state ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment. Proponents in Wake County want North Carolina to also ratify. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Prudence needed on Voter ID
Prudence has been sadly lacking on the issue of voter identification. It’s roiled North Carolina politics for years. It needn’t have. Read More
Arguing about assassinations with a Fort Bragg major
The recent assassination of an Iranian General reminded D. G. Martin about when he was a young Lieutenant and there was talk about taking out Fidel Castro. Read More
Selective tax beaks are unwise
Tax incentives were created to help the poor parts of the state, not counties already doing well. But just the opposite has been the reality. Read More
NC Voters Since 2016: Younger, More Diverse, Much More Unaffiliated
Since 2016, over 1.3 million new voters have registered in North Carolina and over 60 percent of new voters are under the age of 40. Read More
Democrats start with strong chance to make further gains, GOP likely to retain Majority
The staff of the Civitas Institute analyzes legislative seats for the 2020 election cycle Read More
The Right abandons traditional conservatism for values and policies it once rejected
Concepts of conservatism from the party of Lincoln have been jettisoned. Read More
Impeachment polls
Carter Wrenn says his investigation shows some polls say yes, other polls say no to impeachment and removal of the President. A Fox News poll was surprising. Read More
Busing isn't making a comeback
Most parents agree with the concept of racial diversity in schools, but not if it means their child has to travel long distances to school. Read More
OK Millennials
Boomers and the Silent Generation vote in higher percentages but Millennials are growing in number. How will they impact this year's elections? Read More
