Not only did the 2018 election demonstrate a demographic shift in voters but also a geographic shift
Dr. Michael Bitzer says that rural voters lagged behind the state average in the 2018 "Blue Moon" election Read More
NC Spin Articles
The price NC is paying for Tillis's loyalty to Trump
On several fronts Senator Thom Tillis needs to stand up to the Trump administration but he has proved unwilling to do so. Read More
A shifting electorate in 2018 highlighted voter trends
Dr. Michael Bitzer's research conclude that younger voters were motivated to participate at much higher rates than is standard for mid-term elections. What does it mean? Read More
Dramatically tougher environmental regulation is essential to save us from ourselves
No amount of altruistic voluntarism or technological innovation is going to save humans from the environmental threats we have inflicted on ourselves. We need dramatically tougher regulations. Read More
Bail isn't supposed to punish
Some charged defendants are unable to pay unreasonably high amounts to be released on bail and are thus being punished even when not determined guilty. Read More
Teacher walkout shortchanges students
Terry Stoops writes in Carolina Journal that closing schools just days after students returned from a week of spring break does more harm than good, especially in struggling rural counties Read More
The Scott family - part 2
Former columnist Rob Christensen has written the authoritative biography of perhaps the most politically influential families in our state. This column follows Bob Scott into the Governor's mansion. Read More
Respond wisely to offensive speech
A recent conference at UNC Chapel Hill has been criticized for anti-semitic views expressed, but this could be a teachable moment about freedom of speech on public property. Read More
Victories for the swamp
Political strategist Carter Wrenn, in Talking about Politics, says State Treasurer Dale Folwell got whacked by the swamp. Read More
The Democrats running in NC-03
Thomas Mills, in his Politics NC blog, says Tuesday's primary election to replace the late Walter Jones promises to be interesting. Can Democrats capture a seat? Read More
