Jessica Stanford of Carolina Demography writes that a college degree is associated with several positive life outcomes, ranging from greater financial security to better health. However, over the past decade, returns on postsecondary degrees have diminished both nationwide and in North Carolina. Read More
If there is one single debate that captures the essence of the ideological divide it would be the battle over tax policy Read More
Whereas manufacturing employment in NC dropped dramatically from 2000 to 2010 it is now on the increase. Read More
Thomas Mills with Politics NC writes that energy among Democrats is with younger candidates but their voters are older Read More
North Carolina is a fast-growing state but our settlement patterns aren't friendly to large-scale rail transit Read More
David Larsen, North State Journal writes that a proposal to halt Treasurer Follwell's plan for cost savings passed the House, not likely in Senate Read More
by Rebecca Tippett, Director of Carolina Demography Read More
The April 9 release of the latest High Point University poll shows some interesting trends among North Carolinians. Read More
Which North Carolina political columnist has been said to hunt with live ammunition? Read More
Despite a judge's ruling that detainer requests from ICE aren't arrest warrants our legislature is determined to force compliance Read More
