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Political fact-checking is broken in North Carolina
The concept of the political fact-check was revolutionary a decade ago when it first was introduced at scale. PolitiFact, born at the St. Petersburg Times, won a Pulitzer Prize for its new approach to journalism — and rightfully so. But as with any form of journalism, the fact-check is subject to the bias of the…
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Why N.C. can’t seem to have an honest conversation about education
There are few topics more important in N.C. politics than education. Not only is North Carolina home to more than 1.5 million public school students, education makes up more than 50% of the state’s $24 billion budget. With the stakes so high, it’s frustrating that North Carolina politicians can’t seem to have an honest conversation…
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How much money it takes to win North Carolina elections
Money isn’t the only factor in winning elections — but it is a major one. Campaign spending is one of the main determinants of whether a candidate can be viable for a particular race. That’s why Longleaf Politics scoured campaign finance records to find out exactly how much money it takes to win different types…