Listen, The Children Will Lead Us
In February, I was invited to visit Cedar Ridge High School for a conversation with students. Just days after the Read More
The Results North Carolinians Demand — And Deserve
You don’t need to be a political pro to know that North Carolina voters are fed up. In 2016, the Read More
Class Size Chaos
I have reluctantly concluded that some GOP legislators actually want to hurt public schools. While they say that is not Read More
Hope Comes From the Ground Up
During 2017, I think all of us have been fatigued by the difficult political climate. Perhaps because of that, a Read More
North Carolina Would Benefit From the Dream Act
I love helping young people pursue their dreams. Prior to entering the legislature, I spent sixteen years running the Blue Read More
Unprecedented Court Takeover
You would have to travel far and wide in North Carolina to find a Republican, Democrat, or Independent who thinks Read More
Redistricting Update
Last month in this column I discussed the role that gerrymandering plays in creating North Carolina’s political landscape and how Read More
Redistricting Can Change NC Politics
The next few weeks are an extremely important time to pay attention to the political news, because the balance of Read More
Democracy Revival: A Legislative Town Hall Meeting
Our Democracy needs a Revival! Join Sen. Valerie Foushee, Rep. Verla Insko, and Rep. Graig Meyer at a Legislative Town Read More
Five Bipartisan Issues for 2017
When the 2017 legislative session begins in earnest on January 25, all eyes will be on the relationship between the Read More