Is the electoral college un-American?
Opponents of a national popular vote for President contend only big cities and big states would get attention. That's nonsense. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Gary Pearce
Pandemic imperils public schools
The same politicians who push hardest for private schools are pushing hardest for public schools to reopen. We need to put our money where are children are. Read More
We're governed by geezers
Those who fought the war and forged the peace were "The Greatest Generation." Baby boomers are the luckiest generation. It's time to pay it forward. Read More
A Reader's guide to reading polls
To be good at politics, you need two things: good data and a good gut. Read More
Has racial politics changed for good?
Something is going on and protests are making a difference. Read More
Yes, 2020 could get worse
Only 12 percent of Americans are satisfied with the way things are, but they could easily get worse. Read More
Elect the president by popular vote?
A new proposal could keep the electoral college but ensure the winner of the national popular vote would become president. Read More
Taking down the Confederacy
“Everything I’d accepted about race all my life was just wrong.” Read More
Politics in the pews
Where you sit on Sunday says a lot about how you will vote come November Read More
Sic semper tyrannis
Some have called governors tyrants for their handling of COVID-19, but there is another tyranny of which we need to rid ourselves. Read More
