Persistence in gerrymandering
by Paul O'Connor, Syndicated columnist, published in Asheville Citizen-Times, August 30, 2017. If there is one indisputable observation to make about the state’s Republican legislative majority it... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Charlottesville presents lawmakers with clear choice between right and wrong
Every so often in our political discourse comes a moment that presents elected officials with a crystal clear choice between right and wrong, something that rises far above the usual partisan... Read More
Focus on long-term growth
So far in 2017, North Carolina is adding jobs at a slower pace than the national and regional averages. That’s a noticeable change from recent trends — but it’s a reason only for concern, not... Read More
UNC Chancellor Carol Folt's baffling stand on Silent Sam
The University was handed a get out of jail free card by Gov. Roy Cooper – and declined to use it. What? Even more baffling is the fact that we requested the card. Spurred by a letter from Chapel... Read More
Redistricting hearings are a sham
The public hearings on the new legislative maps bought for the GOP with taxpayer money are little more than a ruse. The Republicans in the House and Senate are going to pass the maps without any real... Read More
The General Assembly is redrawing State House and Senate Districts and it’s like the circus came back in town: Six years ago, last time they drew districts, Republican legislators used ‘race’ as... Read More
One of the most important Supreme Court cases in years
One of the most important matters to come before the North Carolina Supreme Court in a long time will be argued next Monday in Raleigh. At issue is nothing less than the basic structure of two vital... Read More
Internet deserts persist
by Paul O'Connor, Capitol Press Association, published in Salisbury Post, August 22, 2017. Shortly after online dating appeared, a cartoon poked fun at the anonymity they afforded. The caption, “On... Read More
We've seen the enemy and it's white supremacists
Editorial by Asheville Citizen-Times, August 22, 2017. We have met the enemy and he is here. The people who pose as our leaders have been busy insisting that the great danger to our Republic comes... Read More
Opinion shifts fast on NC Confederate monuments
The days of North Carolina’s many Confederate monuments could be numbered after Gov. Roy Cooper declared war on them – just one day after he chastised protesters who toppled a monument in Durham... Read More
