by Alexander H. Jones | Jun 30, 2016 | LGBT Rights, NC Politics, NCGA, NCGOP |
Whether the new package of HB2 “amendments” goes is still in question. In contrast to their normally robust rhetoric, GOP leaders have been tepid and subdued when discussing the proposals. It could be one of those ideas that arise to great fanfare, then...
by James Kotecki | Jun 29, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Campaigns, Economy, Health Care, NC Politics, PODCAST, Politics, The North Carolinian
You may think you know nothing about North Carolina’s treasurer, but if you live in the state, it’s a job that almost certainly affects your life. Dan Blue III is the Democratic candidate for the office. He’s also the son of previous podcast guest Dan Blue, Jr., the...
by Thomas Mills | Jun 29, 2016 | Abortion, Editor's Blog, LGBT Rights, Voting Rights |
When the Supreme Court struck down the Texas law designed to shutter abortion clinics across the state, they also exposed the Orwellian deception that the current brand of Republicans uses to deny people’s rights. Texas Republicans said the bill was meant to protect...
by Thomas Mills | Jun 24, 2016 | Campaign Finance, Editor's Blog, Gun Control, National Politics |
I watched the sit-in on the House floor and cheered for the Democrats taking a stand against the gun violence. I was disappointed when the Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that Obama’s immigration orders are unconstitutional. However, both of these actions...
by Alexander H. Jones | Jun 23, 2016 | Economy, NCGA, Tax Reform |
NC Spin recently tweeted a video called “What are your suggestions for further tax reform?” The question was posed to John Locke Foundation scholar Becki Gray, but I’ve decided to be shamelessly presumptuous and provide my own answer. Focused on other issues,...
by John Wynne | Jun 22, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Education, Features, NC Politics |
Superintendent of Public Instruction race: June Atkinson (D, inc.) vs. Mark Johnson (R) Mark Johnson, Republican candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, says that he wants to make North Carolina public schools “remarkable.” The implication is...
