Phil Berger’s response to his primary defeat underscores why he lost
Too many politicians have embraced the belief that they represent just the people of their own political party. Their district contains all the people who live there. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Paige Masten
NC Republicans’ election takeover raises national alarm bells
Our state is one of several targeted by President Trump to "take over" voting procedures in the country. Read More
New ad says Senate leader Phil Berger cut NC income taxes in half. Here are the facts
Perhaps in a few years the claim might be true but right now it is not quite accurate. Read More
How NC Republicans ruined a bipartisan moment on crime
Republicans and Democrats could have worked together to pass a crime bill, but Republicans chose to make a political play instead. Read More
Ted Budd finally stood up to the Trump administration, and guess what, it worked.
As president, Trump bears responsibility for his government's failures even if he didn't cause them. Read More
7 of NC’s top voucher recipients are private schools that discriminate
Legislators want to radically expand the state's voucher program, but many of the recipients of public funding attend private schools with dubious beliefs and discriminatory practices. Read More
NC’s Jeff Jackson offers a real look inside Congress
There’s a real benefit to the access that politicians like Jackson provide, especially in an era where government has become far too distant and opaque. Read More
