House advances bill requiring State Board of Elections to work with “election integrity” groups
A bill fast-tracked through the rules committee and rapidly voted into passage. It could permit outside groups alter voter registration rolls. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Freedom has multiple definitions
Are personal freedoms and political freedoms compatible? Read More
Outside money talks in NC
Years ago we passed transparency laws which would allow us to know who was contributing money to candidates. Today, as much as 82 percent of contributions come through committees without any identifiable affiliation to candidates or parties. Read More
A dysfunctional legislature
90 percent of the school vouchers being funded by the legislature go to religious schools. Read More
Michele Morrow: thinking (and looking) outside-the-box on public education
In order to have ideal results you must have order and better incident reporting. Read More
Biscuits and gravy shouldn’t have to be political
It's hard being a liberal who loves the Cracker Barrel. Read More
The nexus of mobilization & engaged (or lack thereof) voters
With polls showing that voters in both parties are not enthusiastic about either presidential candidate. The voters who sit out the election are likely going to determine who wins. Read More
Conservatives false narrative
They've been telling themselves the country was built by and for white people for generations. Read More
Expect disagreement about fairness of redistricting ruling
What is a "fair" election? And what constitutes "fairness" in drawing electoral districts? Read More
