by James Kotecki | Apr 21, 2016 | LGBT Rights, PODCAST, Politics, The North Carolinian |
Hi, I’m James Kotecki, host of the state politics podcast The North Carolinian. I talk to state leaders about just what the heck is going on here – and what we’re going to do about it. In this episode, NC Senate Minority Leader Dan Blue (D-Raleigh)...
by Thomas Mills | Apr 21, 2016 | Editor's Blog, LGBT Rights, National Politics |
The contrast in headlines was stark. The Washington Post read, “Britain issues warning for LGBT travelers visiting North Carolina and Mississippi.” WRAL said “Berger says HB2 won’t be repealed.” Two things are clear: North Carolina is now an international...
by John Wynne | Apr 14, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, LGBT Rights, NC Politics |
There’s an irony in the fallout over HB 2. The part of the law that has received the most attention and has sparked the most controversy, leading to mass boycotts, is also its most popular provision. Polls show that North Carolinians overwhelmingly support the...
by Thomas Mills | Apr 13, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Editor's Blog, LGBT Rights |
Pat McCrory was a little late on the draw with his Executive Order. Had he vetoed HB2 and issued the order, he probably could have looked like the leader he would like to be. Instead, the political rhetoric is far too heated and the battle lines are too established...
by Thomas Mills | Apr 11, 2016 | Editor's Blog, LGBT Rights |
Republicans are struggling desperately to spin the damage they’ve done in passing House Bill 2. It’s quite clear now that they have cost the state jobs and money. Companies like Pay Pal have decided not to expand here. Several conferences have moved venues and Bruce...
by Thomas Mills | Apr 8, 2016 | Editor's Blog, LGBT Rights, NC Politics |
Give John Hood credit. He’s always looking for the bright side. While the state is again embarrassing itself and looking increasing like Mississippi rather than the North Carolina that was once the leader in the South, John’s touting North Carolina’s economic growth...
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