On the most important issue of our times, state lawmakers slam the door on the public
If ever a matter required everyone’s urgent and best efforts and collaboration climate change is it. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Rob Schofield
North Carolina GOP lawmakers are waging war on a founding principle of American government Rob Schofield
Part of this nation's original design was that by dividing power between various government branches, the rights of the people would be better protected. Read More
North Carolina GOP lawmakers are waging war on a founding principle of American government
It was part of the nation’s original design that, by dividing power between various government branches, the rights of the people would be better protected. Read More
NC prepares to sock it to teachers and state employees yet again
Projected rise in health insurance premiums is the latest installment in the political right’s war on all things public Read More
Now what? Three to-do list items for caring and thinking people at the dawn of Trump 2.0
Caring and thinking people have their work cut out if they want to help blunt the worst of the coming authoritarian storm. Read More
Josh Stein has all the things he needs to be a great governor, except maybe one
The biggest potential impediment to Stein's success lies a few blocks down the street - The General Assembly. Read More
Five reasons for progressives to take hope and stay engaged in 2025
Trump is a rapidly aging, frequently confused and notoriously undisciplined and mercurial lame duck politician who has only razor-thin majorities with which to work in Congress. Read More
Sen. Thom Tillis’s laughable complaints about politicized courts
The politicization of the courts has grown much more intense in recent decades, thanks to a concerted effort pursued by the political right. Read More
“Group of pawns”? At the NC legislature the “GOP” label takes on a new meaning
Unless something unforeseen and heroic occurs, it looks as though “GOP” at the state Legislative Building will continue to refer to, among other things, the “group of pawns.” Read More
As expected, Cooper vetoes “sham” Republican power grab bill
It remains to be seen whether the three Republicans who voted against the measure will vote to override Cooper's veto. Read More
