N.C. General Assembly continues their long session after swearing in new members

The North Carolina General Assembly continued their long session on Wednesday – their first legislative session after new members were sworn in on Jan. ...

NC General Assembly begins long session, prioritizes health care and education

Rob Schofield, director of NC Policy Watch, said there will be big debates about whether N.C. will join other states around the country in expanding Medicaid. ...

Column: Thank you, Meghan Markle.

"Despite all of the vitriol that Meghan Markle has received from the media regarding her experiences, her words and her vulnerability have made me feel ...

Jamezetta Bedford and Earl McKee fill new BOCC positions after Renée Price's departure

Orange County Board of County Comissioners Jamezetta Bedford and Earl McKee have filled the chairperson and vice-chairperson positions on the Orange County ...

The Leandro case: A summary of the ongoing debate about educational funding

This November, after decades of debate over the adequacy and funding of North Carolina’s public school system, the N.C. Supreme Court ruled that hundreds ...

Column: It’s bigger than soccer — here’s why you shouldn’t watch this year’s World Cup

"Qatar has been a contentious landing spot for the event, even outside of the alleged corruption that ultimately led to its bid. The treatment of migrant ...

Column: It's time for Democrats to get serious about gerrymandering.

"Regardless of how the midterms go on Tuesday, Democrats in state legislatures across the country can still put down the white flag and pick up a map. ...

Column: Dads smoke weed, apparently — ending classism of high-end dispensaries

"Some people can walk into a dimly-lit, high-end lounge and buy their weed from someone wearing gloves to open a glass case, and some people have to sit ...

Renée Price defeats Charles Lopez, wins N.C. House District 50 per unofficial results

Democrat Renée Price will represent District 50 in the North Carolina House of Representatives according to unofficial results on Tuesday.  The ...

Four republicans elected to the N.C. Court of Appeals, defeating Democratic opponents

Four Republicans were elected to the North Carolina Court of Appeals Tuesday, defeating all Democratic candidates, according to unofficial results as ...

Republicans fall one seat short of regaining supermajority in NC General Assembly

According to unofficial results, Republicans flipped two seats in the N.C. House and two in the N.C. Senate, meaning they would fall one seat short of ...

Here's where you can vote on election day Nov. 8

Column: Democrats need to reform their campaign messaging strategies

'"Hey Nico, it’s Nancy Pelosi. The Democrats MUST win the House if we want to save democracy. Can I count on you to donate in the next 10 minutes? If ...

Column: Political attack ads are bad for our democracy

"As you flip through the channels of your TV or go on any social media platform, you can tell there is a contentious election around the corner based ...

What's the difference between poll workers and poll observers?

Poll workers, otherwise known as precinct election officials, are comprised of judges and assistants and are appointed by the local board of elections. ...

'We have to resist the outside threats': Confronting barriers to voting in N.C.

Many North Carolinians interested in making their voices heard in the 2022 midterm election have faced including institutional, economic and informational ...

Column: The Democratic party is disappointing.

"This is the problem. Democrats' don't do. They’ve taken up this somewhat “preventative” rhetoric. They emphasize all of the things they will prevent ...

Column: You should stop looking at election polls.

"Who the pollster is, how they decide likely voter screens, the partisan breakdown of the modeled electorate, sample sizes, how they conduct the polls ...

Editorial: Our endorsements for the 2022 midterm elections

"The Editorial Board, composed of eighteen graduate and undergraduate students, has made its endorsements for the upcoming midterm elections."