Representative Lewis' loan deal represents a larger problem in NC Politics
While "cashing in" from legislative service is devilishly difficult to prevent or regulate, it doesn't make them right. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Rob Schofield
Secretary of State should take action on business dealings of Board of Governors member
The securities division of the Secretary of State's office should investigate charges that a UNC Board of Governors member is violating a consent decree. Read More
Five simple truths about Medicaid expansion
There have been many twists in turns of HB 655, the House version of Medicaid expansion. Will it ever come to the floor for a vote or will House leadership continue to play games? Read More
NC's late summer political turmoil undermines democracy
Ours may be a divided state with respect to many ideological issues, but when it comes to how we choose the people who represent us and the rules those people employ to pass the laws that govern our society we pose great risk to our democracy with continued "ends-justifies-the-means" politics . Read More
Common Cause: GOP violated redistricting court order
A move to remove the public and journalists from the map-drawing area violates the mandates set by the court redistricting order. Read More
The Right's silly and simplistic attacks on "socialism."
What sets progressives apart from extremists on the ideological right is their understanding that the market economy is not, for all of its many strengths, infallible or divine. Read More
New school year brings right's war on public education into sharp focus
Those on the right pay lip service to support public education but a long litany of ills tells a different story. Read More
Now is no time for settle for inadequate half measures on gerrymandering
With a court decision on gerrymandering expected soon hopes are rising for redistricting reform from our legislature. But great care is needed to ensure new districts will be drawn impartially. Read More
Budget gridlock: Part of the right's strategy for undermining state government.
In the current budget impasse, Governor Cooper is not treated as a partner in governance, or even as an adversary: he is the enemy. Read More
NC leaders demonstrate right and wrong ways to deal with #MeToo issues
For all the progress that's been made in the #MeToo movement there are still too many examples of inaction or delayed responses. Read More
