The gang of 11
It’s possible people aren’t aware of this yet, but there was a law passed by the General Assembly in a special session yesterday that has generated some controversy. Intended to quash Charlotte... Read More
NC Spin Articles
McCrory joins a dark list of Southern governors
Editorial by Charlotte Observer, March 24, 2016. Near 10 p.m. Wednesday, North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory signed House Bill 2, a measure that had been introduced to lawmakers less than 12 hours before... Read More
Discrimination law actually OKs it in some cases
Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, March 24, 2016. This was never about who gets to use which public bathroom in Charlotte. We wish it were that simple. The sweeping state anti-discrimination law... Read More
Bad day for our state
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, March 25, 2016. State lawmakers made it clear to North Carolina cities Wednesday: They sit as a Supreme City Council. Senators and representatives from Kings... Read More
5 arrested at protest outside Governor's mansio
by Tim Pullman and Heather Waliga, abc11.com, March 24, 2016. Five protesters were arrested Thursday evening after defying police orders to move out of the street. The group sat with arms linked... Read More
Controller: NCAE can keep payroll deductions
The North Carolina Association of Educators appears to have won the latest round in an ongoing dispute over whether it can have its members' dues deducted directly from their paychecks. In a letter... Read More
N.C. discrimination law creates business backlash
The anti-discrimination law passed hurriedly in North Carolina on Wednesday quickly produced a backlash in the business community because it doesn't extend protections to gays and lesbians. Companies... Read More
The shameful legacy of the special session
The defining moment of the absurd special legislative session held this week in Raleigh had nothing to do with the common sense decision by the Charlotte City Council to allow transgender people to... Read More
Trump could make life hard for Burr in North Carolina
PPP's first general election poll for the US Senate race in North Carolina shows the way Donald Trump could make life harder for other Republican candidates down ballot this fall. The Senate race is... Read More
Offshore drilling delay won't hurt North Carolina
Editorial by Rocky Mount Telegram, March 24, 2016. President Barack Obama’s decision to steer new offshore oil exploration away from North Carolina stirred two very different responses from... Read More
