Will elections boards permit “Cheri-mandering” of early and provisional ballots?
Is the Beasley campaign ballot protest an honest attempt to protect the rights of all voters and not a partisan hack job? Read More
NC Spin Articles
NCSU INDEX OF NORTH CAROLINA LEADING ECONOMIC INDICATORS
The index hasn't returned to the pre-pandemic levels but does suggest that future economic growth is positive. Read More
Five reasons NC progressives should remain bullish about their political future
Transforming the politics and policies of an historically conservative state like North Carolina was always going to be a marathon. Their poor performance this year is no reason for progressives to abandon the race. Read More
Is Roy Cooper the last of his kind?
We need to find candidates who can speak to both rural and urban residents, as well as got all races and creeds. They need got step forward. Read More
Let's disagree more constructively
A recent poll revealed that 79 percent of those surveyed said we needed to bring this country together. But what does that mean? Read More
We believe in the integrity of election workers
North Carolina had a successful election despite a pandemic and attacks on the process. Instead of trying to undermine our election we should be thanking the many men and women who worked hard to ensure it was was fair and followed the rules. Read More
Good news on the state budget
The state treasury is in good shape, given what North Carolina has experienced this year. Here are four areas our leaders should consider for spending. Read More
A vicious propaganda cycle is threatening our common well-being
The cynicism and distrust in elected officials and government is repeated and repeated by partisan interests until people believe them and lose confidence in them. Read More
For teacher training, drop critical theory and add character
The pandemic has helped parents see what their children are being taught in public schools. The are learning that too few teachers focus on character formation. Read More
Normalizing political corruption
Republicans use doubt about elections to pass laws that restrict access to the ballot box. In North Carolina, they carefully targeted minority voters with efforts to make voting harder. Read More
