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We who claim to be Christ bearers in the world need to ask ourselves how our vote honors God. Read More
Balanced Debate For The Old North State.
The NC SPIN Reunion Live Show
Now available to watch
Recorded at the Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center • Louisburg College, Louisburg NC
Senate Minority Leader Dan Blue • former Lt. Gov. Dennis Wicker • former NC Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr • former NC House Speaker Joe Mavretic • former NC Attorney General Rufus Edmisten • John Hood • Patrick Sebastian • Brad Crone • Peg O'Connell
Watch the ShowMy Spin by Tom Campbell
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The 4th most gerrymandered state in the U.S.The elected officials who draw the legislative and congressional districts don't serve the public. They serve only themselves. Read More |
Chokepoints can make Carolinians gag
Whether you like it or not, virtually every hour of your day involves consumption of or exposure to goods that are either imported from other countries or use imports as an input. Read More
For Republicans, decency is not on the ballot
You have just a few days left to make it clear that you’re tired of dishonesty, tired of corruption, tired of lies. Read More
Don’t be bamboozled by all the election polls
Democrats may take the House in a midterm correction, but it shouldn’t be the result of a few polls that distressed conservatives and effectively suppressed their vote. Read More
Millions of Americans lack basic medical care
Public opinion polls consistently show that a majority of Americans favor universal health coverage, but the critical question is how such a system should be administered? Read More
Our forefathers drew a line in the sand
When our forefathers wrote the Constitution they put counting votes in the hands of the states. Read More
Hope and fear for N.C. Democrats
Would winning a Democratic majority in the legislature usher in a new day - or a mosh pit of crippling infighting? Read More
Voters will select appellate judges
The right to vote comes bundled with the duty not to cast an uninformed vote. Read More
Vote NO on amendments that lock in limits
Voters have approved 42 of 52 proposed amendments since 1970. Read More
A sobering look at GOTV, turnout in campaign 2026
The idea that Republicans in North Carolina save their votes for Election Day doesn’t hold up. Read More
3 ballot amendments would cost everyday North Carolinians dearly
Over 20,000 voters have pledged to vote against the amendments because they see how the measures would benefit the wealthy, giant corporations, and the power-hoarding majority in the NC legislature. Read More
The only election poll that matters
We hear each election how this will be the most consequential election of our lifetime. Sometimes it is. Read More
More noodling with numbers: How Republicans get shellacked in North Carolina
If turnout trends continue, Democrats are about to win big in North Carolina. Read More
Carolina Journal Poll: Cooper’s lead over Whatley narrows to 10 points in NC Senate race
Voter confidence has declined 35 percent among Republicans. Read More
AI, Political Attack Ads, and the Erosion of Trust
What role should artificial intelligence play in political ads? Read More
Top NC court asked to clarify school’s liability for suicidal student
How much responsibility have in contacting parents about possible attempted suicide? Read More
When will enough be enough?
In a country that deregulates weapons and underfunds mental health resources, what could go wrong? Read More
The best Election analysis and predictions in North Carolina
You can see the entire NC SPIN reunion with one click. Read More
North Carolina must adapt to AI
Our policymakers lack the legal authority and technical capacity to slow the development of AI even if that were wise. Read More
Mike and Martha
Students from NC A&T, Bennett College and UNC G sent a strong message to the Republican-led Guilford County Board of Elections - go ahead and shut down our campus polling place, but you will NEVER shutdown our right to vote! Read More
Final Elon University poll before Election Day: Cooper has double-digit lead over Whatley in NC US Senate race
A majority of those polled said they were excited to vote and that this election was important for real world outcomes in their lives. Read More
Cooper by THIRTEEN. What is Buckhout DOING? (Trump is HERE.)
With complete control of DC, the GOP never managed to get spending cuts or government shrinkage off the ground. They piddled around and did nothing as staggering inflation kicked in. Read More
Why I think 2026 could be a massive Democratic wave year
Democratic enthusiasm is drowning Republican hopes in a deluge. Read More
The last tactical mile: Good government starts at the polling place
What is the training for the thousands of North Carolina poll workers dutifully managing our state elections? Read More
Is North Carolina's affordability crisis the same as the nations?
The average North Carolinian did see their earnings growing enough to afford the higher prices. Read More
