Sue 'em, Greensboro
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, July 8, 2015. The city of Greensboro should take its case to federal court. It can challenge the election system dictated by the state legislature last week on... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Few magistrates opt out of same-sex marriage duties
Only 2 percent of North Carolina magistrates have taken advantage of a new state law allowing them to express their opposition to same-sex marriage by opting out of performing all weddings. Senate... Read More
Tough negotiations expected over teacher assistant funding
Funds earmarked for school districts to hire teacher assistants are once again a sharp negotiation point between Senate and House leaders trying to hammer out a two-year state government budget. The... Read More
Study: N.C. fiscal health has room to improve
Even though North Carolina ranks behind its four neighboring states in overall financial condition, the state’s fiscal health is mostly sound, said the author of a just-released national study... Read More
Build on Constitution Avenue
As someone who views constitutional government as a basic institution of freedom, and constitutions as wielding near-divine authority, I retain what to some might be a surprising or even cavalier... Read More
A breathtaking attack on the environment
The astonishing scope of the Senate’s latest polluter protection bill Quick: What’s the most terrifying environmental threat that confronts long-term human wellbeing? Global warming? Loss of... Read More
37% rate public schools excellent/good; Only 34% would choose public schools
A new Civitas Poll of registered North Carolina voters shows they are open to options for schools, assessment of students, and education funding. As for assessments, voters were asked whether schools... Read More
The 'Jewel in the Crown'
When the scandal broke five years ago – after a ‘tweet’ by a tackle on the football team – the wise men at UNC faced a choice: Fess-up or cover-up. They covered-up. And eight media... Read More
At summer break, a legislative status report
With the General Assembly on vacation this week, here's a look back at what your state representatives and senators have accomplished and what they haven't since they arrived in January. After reading... Read More
McCrory strikes a nerve
Republican state Rep. Michael Speciale of New Bern, who voted against HB 263 before he voted for it last week, has responded to Gov. Pat McCrory's statementscondemning the measure: "Governor McCrory... Read More
