Broken Supermajority Paves Way for General Assembly to Expand Medicaid

“Emboldened by the now-broken supermajority, Democrats, and a few Republicans, have set their sights on a policy goal that has long eluded them: Medicaid expansion.”

LocalBennett StillermanFebruary 12, 2019Comment

Who Won the NC-09 Race?

“Reports indicate that Bladen County voters did not return their absentee ballots at a rate almost 2.5 times the frequency of any other county. This is an extreme statistical outlier.”

LocalBennett StillermanJanuary 31, 2019nc09, nc-09, nc, congressional, district, 9, nine, mccready, harris, danmccready, markharris, boardofelections, ncbseComment

Revive the Citizen Legislature: Pay Lawmakers More

“Unpopular as it often sounds, a substantial salary increase for those who represent us might be the only way to save the citizen legislature.”

LocalJoseph WombleDecember 4, 2018Comment

Chapel Hill Voters Approve Bond to Increase K-12 Housing Stability

“Last Tuesday, voters signaled that the people of Chapel Hill do care about the families and children suffering from insecure housing and homelessness. This outcome gives us hope that in the future more students statewide with insecure housing might be privy to more resources if and when similar political attitudes are expressed and political actions are taken.”

LocalDevon Johnson & Jane TullisNovember 13, 2018Comment

Nonpartisan Voter Guide

A nonpartisan guide to the candidates and measures on the ballot for Chapel Hill voters at the midterm elections on Tuesday, November 6th.

LocalJoseph WombleOctober 31, 2018Comment

What the Kavanaugh Confirmation Does and Does Not Mean for School Choice

“In a recent article, two staff writers cautioned readers about Brett Kavanaugh’s stances on school choice. While much of this article is factually accurate, it fails to fully address the respective policy-making roles of the Supreme Court and State Governments.”

LocalDavid SmithOctober 9, 2018Comment

A Look at the NC-13 Congressional Race

“Like the NC-09 race, this race will be close. As long as neither candidate makes any critical gaffes, it may come down to a single percentage point.”

LocalBennett StillermanSeptember 23, 2018Comment

North Carolina's Supreme Court Controversy

“Whether or not you believe judicial elections should be partisan is up to you, but this November you will be able to see the party affiliations of all three North Carolina Supreme Court nominees.”

LocalMaggie PollardSeptember 13, 2018Comment

Tar Heel Bikes Highlight Lack of Cycling Infrastructure

“The lack of cycling infrastructure in Chapel Hill has created an inconvenient and sometimes hostile environment for bicyclists on campus.”

LocalJoseph WombleSeptember 9, 2018Comment

Silent Sam's Conquerors Ignore Realities of the Legislature

“Folt and the North Carolina General Assembly understand its forceful removal will ultimately be futile. Protestors clearly missed that point, driving further away any chances at a potential compromise over the statue.”

LocalMatt PennerSeptember 7, 2018Comment

The Constitutional Amendments on North Carolina Ballots This November

“Six propositions are landing on the ballot this November, including a contentious voter ID law, expanded rights for victims of violent crime, and attempted checks on the power of the Governor.”

LocalMaggie PollardAugust 30, 2018Comment