All political parties are coalitions. These competing factions create tensions and push-and-pull that can lead to good policies in the best of times, and endless infighting in the worst of them. Here’s a look at the types of Republicans you’ll find in North Carolina politics. [Make sure you’ve subscribed to our newsletter to get next … Read more
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
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