Issue of the Week

Navigating the crossroads of democracy and the broader implications of election disputes   Judge Jefferson Griffin and Justice Allison Riggs  

From Early Roots to Modern Challenges   Escobedo works with Carpentry Shop supervisor David Sichi to learn how to operate a board bander machine at the UNC Carpentry Shop. (Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill)  

A Look at Political Impacts   NC Rep. Julie von Haefen took this picture from the floor as Wednesday’s vote overriding Gov. Cooper veto of SB382 took place. (Courtesy of Julie von Haefen’s office...

Population Density, Urbanization, and Economic Forces   Four North Carolina cities and towns voted on housing bond proposals in the 2024 general election. (Photo: Clayton Henkel)    

Looking forward, North Carolina faces the challenge of balancing election security with accessibility.   Officials count ballots of 2020 United States Presidential Election at the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections office in Charlotte, North...

While the state has implemented important policies to reduce the impact of hurricanes, floods, and other natural events, there is still much work to be done   Caleb Lawson uses an excavator to pull...

What started as a practical solution to Election Day congestion has become a central battleground for debates over voting rights, election integrity, and political power.   Photo of an early voting sign taken near...

As North Carolina continues to refine and debate its absentee voting method, the legacy of this reform underscores the importance of balancing accessibility with security to ensure that every eligible voter has the opportunity...

By allowing all voters to participate in a single primary, regardless of party affiliation, a nonpartisan open primary could further improve voter participation and produce a more representative candidate pool.   By NPR Washington...

North Carolina’s approach to handling price gouging serves as a model for other states, demonstrating that with the right legal tools, public awareness, and enforcement, the harmful effects of price gouging can be mitigated....