Checks and balances
Federal judges in Richmond deciding school board districts in Wake County sounds odd but in another way it’s a bit of time-honored Americana. Make no mistake: Redistricting is raw politics. It... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Going post-factual
Surveying the Presidential race and the Brexit vote, a smart young political pro observed this week, “We’re living in a post-factual world.” Facts and truth don’t matter. You can say what... Read More
House Republicans stand up to questionable process
By the time the N.C. General Assembly adjourned in early July, Republican N.C. House members were fed up. Their frustrations were not only with legislation considered on the final days of session... Read More
Welcome inaction
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, July 8, 2016. Legislators missed chances to do good things, such as repealing House Bill 2, in their recently concluded short session. The negative consequences... Read More
Campaigns go back to future
During North Carolina’s primary elections earlier this year, did you get a visit to your home from a campaign worker? If so, you are far from alone. One of the most noticeable changes in political... Read More
5 bills Governor McCrory should veto
Editorial by Capitol Broadcasting Company, July 8, 2016. When the current session of the General Assembly came to a close last week there were several items that just faded away North Carolina is... Read More
State tax cap a misguided strategy
Editorial by Wilmington Star-News, June 28, 2016. If you thought HB-2 was a doozy, get ready for HB-3. The state Senate took a modest bill from the House, aimed at limiting local powers of eminent... Read More
North Carolina gives conservatives hope
I admit to being biased in favor of my home state. But I believe the following proposition is demonstrably true. To the extent that American conservatives are increasingly pessimistic about the future... Read More
Leaving HB2's discrimination in place is neither a compromise or fix
The last few days at the Legislative Building in Raleigh have been dominated by strong rumors of proposed changes to HB2, the sweeping anti-LGBT legislation passed in a rushed special session in March... Read More
Tweaking the NC Constitution
In addition to the U.S. Constitution, every state has one as well. North Carolina’s is an important governing document — one that limits government, protects rights, and sets state policy. State... Read More
