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Feb. 2, 2012
A 'Citizens United' Storm is Brewing
Jan. 18, 2012
Voters Lose In Political Games
Jan. 13, 2012
For Second Year, N.C. Teens Most Likely to 'Pre-Register' as Unaffiliated Voters
Jan. 9, 2012
A Late Night at the Legislature Leaves Voters In the Dark
Jan. 3, 2012
Translating 'Political-Speak' Takes Practice
Dec. 31, 2011
Polictionary: 2011 Edition
Dec. 27, 2011
The Facebook Revolution
Dec. 20, 2011
A Political Wish List for 2012
Dec. 8, 2011
Could You Afford to Be a Lawmaker?
Nov. 28, 2011
Can Obama Reignite the Youth Vote in 2012?
Nov. 23, 2011
A Political Thanksgiving
Nov. 21, 2011
Tea Parties, Occupiers and Pumpkin Pie
Nov. 14, 2011
Staying Engaged Beyond the Ballot Box
Nov. 9, 2011
Election 2011: Results in N.C., Nationally
Nov. 3, 2011
Voters Should Make Their Voice Heard In Quiet Local Elections
Nov. 1, 2011
College Students Can Make a Difference In This Year's Local Elections
Oct. 18, 2011
In Campaign Spending Farce, Special Interests Could Have Last Laugh
Oct. 4, 2011
The Popular Vote
Sep. 7, 2011
It's Time for 'Election Week'
Aug. 24, 2011
N.C. No Longer Just a Presidential ATM
Aug. 8, 2011
Congress's Unnatural Immunity to Voter Discontent
July 29, 2011
Catching Up with the 'New Generation' of Voters
July 27, 2011
Poll: N.C. Voters Distrust Both Parties to Handle Redistricting
July 26, 2011
Partisan Gerrymandering Goes Over the Line
July 12, 2011
Finding True North in Campaigns and Elections
June 28, 2011
Lawmakers Should Take Care When Changing Watchdogs
June 14, 2011
It's Time to Televise the Legislature
May 31, 2011
Corporate Cash Shouldn't Drive Our Democracy
May 25, 2011
Mount Rushmore Version 2.0
May 18, 2011
N.C. Voters Go 'Back to the Future'
May 2, 2011
A War on Voting?
Apr. 28, 2011
Poll: Reagan, Hunt Tops with N.C. Voters
Apr. 21, 2011
Poll: Voters Concerned About Gerrymandering, Support Redistricting Reform
Apr. 19, 2011
For Voters, Knowledge is Power
Apr. 4, 2011
When Politicians Draw Their Own Districts, Voters Lose Out
Apr. 1, 2011
Partisan Politics and Passionate Fans
Mar. 22, 2011
N.C. Lawmakers Shouldn't Shortchange Voters
Mar. 7, 2011
Hollywood's Depiction of Democracy Often Misses the Mark
Mar. 4, 2011
N.C. GOP Faces Fickle Independents
Mar. 3, 2011
N.C. Voters: Country On Wrong Track
Feb. 23, 2011
N.C. Voters: Campaign Contributions Influence Court Rulings
Feb. 22, 2011
A Push for Photo IDs at the Polls Could Leave Voters Behind
Feb. 7, 2011
Political Discourse Suffers From Combative Analogy
Jan. 24, 2011
'Corporate Speech' Could Drown Out American Voices
Jan. 22, 2011
N.C. Teens Most Likely to 'Pre-Register' as Unaffiliated Voters in 2010
Jan. 11, 2011
A Call for Common Decency
Jan. 10, 2011
In the Wake of Tragedy, a Time for More Civil Discourse
Jan. 5, 2011
10 Political Points to Watch in 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Polictionary: 2010 Edition
Dec. 21, 2010
Census: No U.S. House Gain for N.C.
Dec. 20, 2010
Young Voters Were Overlooked In Election 2010
Dec. 16, 2010
Perdue Calls for Redistricting Commission, Session Limits, Increased Transparency
Dec. 14, 2010
Voters Need to See Through the Special-Interest Fog
Dec. 8, 2010
N.C. Appeals Court Runoff Heads for Recount
Nov. 29, 2010
With a win, N.C. GOP has a chance to live up to its pledges
Nov. 19, 2010
Report: N.C. Lags Behind in Civic Health
Nov. 15, 2010
A Mud-Free Election for N.C. Supreme Court
Nov. 10, 2010
Voter Drop Off In N.C. Judicial Races Less Steep Than '08
Nov. 4, 2010
The End of 'Silly Season'
Nov. 4, 2010
Road to the White House: Looking Ahead to '48
Nov. 3, 2010
Wave Sweeps GOP to Control of N.C. Legislature
Oct. 28, 2010
Web Savvy Young Voters Think Globally, But Will They Act Locally?
Oct. 27, 2010
By the Numbers: Will the Youth Vote Tumble in the Wake of '08?
Oct. 27, 2010
Voters to Decide on Amendment Banning Felons from Running for Sheriff
Oct. 18, 2010
For Voters, It's Time to Do Our Homework
Oct. 4, 2010
Voters Can Cast a 'Backup Plan' this Election
Sep. 20, 2010
With Political Ads, Consider the Messenger Behind the Message
Sep. 6, 2010
The Reality of Voting
Aug. 23, 2010
Times Changing for Judicial Elections
Aug. 9, 2010
When N.C. Can't Afford to Wait on Washington
Aug. 2, 2010
Gov. Perdue Signs N.C. Response to Citizens United Decision
July 26, 2010
In Politics, You Get What You Pay For
July 16, 2010
TV Prophecy: The Prescient Vision of Andy Griffith's 'A Face in the Crowd'
July 14, 2010
Legislature's Rush to Adjourn Can Leave Citizens Behind
June 29, 2010
The Sin of Dispassion: The Curious Critiques of Obama's Calm
June 28, 2010
In the Heat of Summer, a Call for Cooler Heads
June 14, 2010
High Cost, Low Turnout Likely for Runoff Elections
June 1, 2010
In the Arena: The Thankless Task of State Budget Writing
May 31, 2010
It's Time to Rethink the Legislative 'Short Session'
May 17, 2010
Finding the Inner Beauty of the Legislature
May 5, 2010
Turnout Low in N.C. Primary Election
May 3, 2010
Whose Line is it Anyway?
May 3, 2010
Primary Concerns
Apr. 26, 2010
Making a Political Match on Election Day
Apr. 7, 2010
Poll: N.C. Voters Favor Broad Reform of Campaign Finance System
Apr. 5, 2010
Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs
Mar. 22, 2010
The Remarkable Journey of 'Granny D'
Mar. 8, 2010
Political March Madness
Feb. 22, 2010
A Healthy Diet for Democracy
Feb. 8, 2010
Let the Campaigns Begin
Feb. 4, 2010
Opening the Floodgates, Drowning Democracy
Jan. 26, 2010
Democracy, Inc.
Jan. 25, 2010
Are Corporations People, Too?
Jan. 11, 2010
Birthplace and the Presidency
Jan. 11, 2010
Our Brains at the Ballot Box
Dec. 29, 2009
Polictionary: 2009 Edition
Dec. 28, 2009
Resolve to Shape Up Politics in the New Year
Dec. 21, 2009
Campaign Cash and Pigskin Politics
Dec. 14, 2009
Keeping Government Honest
Dec. 11, 2009
A Tale of Two Parties: The Republican and Democratic parties are on divergent paths. Which will emerge victorious in the long run?
Nov. 30, 2009
Giving Thanks for N.C. Politics
Nov. 16, 2009
Money Talks in Politics, But What Does It Say?
Nov. 10, 2009
'The Most Important Thing': Mark Hanna and the Birth of Modern Presidential Campaigns
Nov. 2, 2009
Catch Our Politicians Doing Something Right
Oct. 19, 2009
Why the Gift Ban Matters
Oct. 5, 2009
Making the Courtroom a Classroom
Sep. 22, 2009
The Myth of Civility
Sep. 21, 2009
It’s Not Glamorous, But It’s Democracy
Sep. 8, 2009
Corporate Cash and the Constitution