Run against Trump
Thomas Mills with Politics NC writes that energy among Democrats is with younger candidates but their voters are older Read More
NC Spin Articles
Rail transit doesn't fit state
North Carolina is a fast-growing state but our settlement patterns aren't friendly to large-scale rail transit Read More
Folwell, hospitals spar over state health plan pricing
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
On-time graduation rates improve, but still room for growth
by Rebecca Tippett, Director of Carolina Demography Read More
High Point Poll: Trump at 40%, Cooper at 41% among North Carolinians
The April 9 release of the latest High Point University poll shows some interesting trends among North Carolinians. Read More
Freedom fighters and Hell raisers
Which North Carolina political columnist has been said to hunt with live ammunition? Read More
Proposal to force sheriffs to coopeerate with ICE is Trumpism at its worst
Despite a judge's ruling that detainer requests from ICE aren't arrest warrants our legislature is determined to force compliance Read More
How does North Carolina stack up on taxes
How does our state compare to others regarding state and local taxes? The answer might surprise you Read More
Coerced funding bad for politics
The indictment of NCGOP Chair Robin Hayes, Greg Lindberg and two others has raised once again the subject of government funded campaigns. Read More
State voters still closely split
In North Carolina, political power is divided. Republicans control the state legislature, although without the supermajorities they once enjoyed. Democrats occupy such jobs as governor and attorney... Read More
