Andrew Dunn By Andrew Dunn Just as traditional media began their decline, NC Policy Watch was founded in the mid-2000s as the publishing arm of the N.C. Justice Center, a left-wing activist and advocacy group dedicated to economic and social justice. Over the following decade, it’s become an integral part of the North Carolina political ecosystem. With four … Read more
Ever since Charles Aycock became known as the “education governor” in the early 1900s, North Carolina politicians have campaigned on being the strongest supporter of K-12 education. It’s not just lip service — education is one of the most vital services that state government provides. So it’s not surprising that Gov. Jim Martin campaigned on … Read more
By Andrew Dunn North Carolina’s state legislature did a great job when they codified most of our state symbols. The Plott hound traces its roots to a settler of the North Carolina colony in 1750. It deserves to be the state dog, as it was declared in 1989. The dogwood is a lovely state flower, … Read more