Issue of the Week

North Carolina's tax system has evolved significantly since the American Revolution, reflecting economic, social, and political changes, with ongoing debates about balancing tax cuts with funding public services.   North Carolina Department of Revenue...

The rise of independent or unaffiliated voters in the United States reflects a broader trend of increasing political disengagement from the two major parties.   Featured Photo via U.S. Department of State    ...

Ranked choice voting (RCV) allows voters to rank candidates and redistributes votes until a consensus is found, promoting cost savings, decency, and voter empowerment.   Cliff Hamill attended the Raleigh City Council Chavis Community...

The North Carolina Judicial System has evolved from a rudimentary colonial structure to a modern, efficient, and hierarchical framework, continually improving to ensure fairness and adapt to the needs of its citizens.   Cherokee...

Nuclear fission produces low-carbon electricity, with significant contributions from power plants and ongoing advancements in safety and sustainability.   The McGuire Nuclear Station    

“When my brothers try to draw a circle to exclude me, I shall draw a larger circle to include them. Where they speak out for the privileges of a puny group, I shall shout...

Physically securing the border is not the problem. The crisis at our border is the culmination of many problems here at home and throughout the world.   The U.S. side of a border wall...

From Early Roots to Modern Challenges     The North Carolina Education Building, located in Raleigh, was constructed in the mid-20th century as part of the state's commitment to advancing public education. Serving as...

Gerrymandering undermines democracy and must be stopped     This is an image of the famous political cartoon titled "The Gerry-Mander," which was published in 1812. The cartoon is attributed to Elkanah Tisdale and...