Elon Poll: What makes North Carolinians feel unsafe?
The latest survey by the Elon University Poll conducted March 30-April 1, 2019, asked residents to weigh on a range of potential risks, asking them to say how unsafe each made them feel. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Labor market returns to degrees
Jessica Stanford of Carolina Demography writes that a college degree is associated with several positive life outcomes, ranging from greater financial security to better health. However, over the past decade, returns on postsecondary degrees have diminished both nationwide and in North Carolina. Read More
Two competing tax cut proposals symbolize the ideological divide
If there is one single debate that captures the essence of the ideological divide it would be the battle over tax policy Read More
Manufacturing jobs on the rise
Whereas manufacturing employment in NC dropped dramatically from 2000 to 2010 it is now on the increase. Read More
Run against Trump
Thomas Mills with Politics NC writes that energy among Democrats is with younger candidates but their voters are older Read More
Rail transit doesn't fit state
North Carolina is a fast-growing state but our settlement patterns aren't friendly to large-scale rail transit Read More
Folwell, hospitals spar over state health plan pricing
David Larsen, North State Journal writes that a proposal to halt Treasurer Follwell's plan for cost savings passed the House, not likely in Senate Read More
On-time graduation rates improve, but still room for growth
by Rebecca Tippett, Director of Carolina Demography Read More
High Point Poll: Trump at 40%, Cooper at 41% among North Carolinians
The April 9 release of the latest High Point University poll shows some interesting trends among North Carolinians. Read More
Freedom fighters and Hell raisers
Which North Carolina political columnist has been said to hunt with live ammunition? Read More
