Correcting mistakes
One poll question asked, Should transgender men be allowed to use women’s bathrooms? and another question asked, Do you support HB2? and the answer to both questions was ‘No’ which sounds... Read More
NC Spin Articles
An HB2 compromise that works for all
by David Furman, published in The Charlotte Observer, September 21, 2016. There is little doubt that the swirling controversy generated by HB2 has wreaked dramatic damage on our community’s... Read More
Census data a powerful reminder of the need to expand Medicaid
The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau included some frustrating information about North Carolina and it wasn’t just the state’s sluggish below the national average growth in household median... Read More
Who wanted higher sales taxes?
North Carolina Democrats running for statewide offices this year are trying to convince voters that Republicans favor higher taxes on “working people” while they, the Democrats, favor lower taxes... Read More
Three things we learned from ad spending this week
WRAL News typically uses information from Kantar Media to keep track of the big picture in statewide races. For example, we know that Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has been... Read More
McCrory declares state of emergency after Charlotte protests
Gov. Pat McCrory has declared a State of Emergency late Wednesday night after two nights of protests of the fatal shooting of a man by a police officer Tuesday afternoon. A vigil in Marshall Park for... Read More
Presidential race tied, Cooper up in NC
The Presidential race in North Carolina is about as tight as it can be, and it's also becoming increasingly clear who will end up deciding the winner in the state: voters who would like to continue... Read More
Elon Poll: McCrory, Burr slightly ahead, HB2 widely unpopular
Nearly half of North Carolina voters likely to head to the polls this fall oppose HB2, the so-called “bathroom bill” that’s brought national attention to the state since its passage earlier this... Read More
Charlotte City Council WON'T consider LGBT ordinance repeal
by Jim Morrill, Charlotte Observer, September 19, 2016 Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts said Monday morning the city “is not prepared” to discuss repealing the ordinance that led to House Bill... Read More
African American boys need education options
It seems that politicians and the media can’t stop talking about teacher pay. The claim that the average teacher salary will reach $50,000 this year has been the subject of numerous political... Read More
