They hate teachers too
Why have so many Republicans supported policies that hurt our schools? Read More
NC Spin Articles
Freedom can fuel faster growth
What are the key indicators for the rate of growth in other states and how does North Carolina compare? Read More
An analysis of 9th Congressional District early voters
Dr. Michael Bitzer takes a look at early voting in the special congressional election to indicate who is turning out and where they reside. Read More
Has a key economic rule been broken?
One of the "rules" of economics is that when the unemployment rates drop the rate of inflation rises. But is this still the case? Read More
Governor likely to veto budget
The GOP-led legislature isn't going to include Medicaid expansion in its budget and Governor Cooper will likely veto the spending plan. Read More
Not only did the 2018 election demonstrate a demographic shift in voters but also a geographic shift
Dr. Michael Bitzer says that rural voters lagged behind the state average in the 2018 "Blue Moon" election Read More
The price NC is paying for Tillis's loyalty to Trump
On several fronts Senator Thom Tillis needs to stand up to the Trump administration but he has proved unwilling to do so. Read More
A shifting electorate in 2018 highlighted voter trends
Dr. Michael Bitzer's research conclude that younger voters were motivated to participate at much higher rates than is standard for mid-term elections. What does it mean? Read More
Dramatically tougher environmental regulation is essential to save us from ourselves
No amount of altruistic voluntarism or technological innovation is going to save humans from the environmental threats we have inflicted on ourselves. We need dramatically tougher regulations. Read More
Bail isn't supposed to punish
Some charged defendants are unable to pay unreasonably high amounts to be released on bail and are thus being punished even when not determined guilty. Read More
