The ringer and other US Senate candidates
Democrats have a stronger field than Republicans Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Thomas Mills
Abraham Lincoln and the Declaration of Independence
Lincoln turned to the words of the founders to guide him in our time of division. Read More
Wartime President
Trump is transactional and every event has a winner and loser. Read More
Both sides are not the same
The violence from the right is highly targeted by people who believe they are following orders. Read More
No red lines
Threatened by a vocal minority of angry fanatics and extremists, once-responsible party leaders give in to fear, cynicism, and cowardice, refusing to hold bad behavior accountable. They slip into authoritarianism. Read More
Yes, it's really that bad
The Supreme Court of North Carolina is attacking democracy Read More
Turning their backs on victims of Helene
Republicans who promised support are silent as the Trump administration denies requests for funds Read More
The failure to communicatie
A new study shows Democrats spent more but reached fewer people. Read More
Absolute power corrupts absolutely
The court has effectively given the GOP permanent control of the State Board of Elections. Read More
How to fight
Riggs has waged the type of battle the Democrats need to fight going forward. She defined the terms of the debate. She raised the money to fund the lawsuit. She built a coalition that kept the story in the news. She used rallies and protests strategically. Read More
