While the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have officially been around since 1982, only recently have they emerged as a growing movement in North Carolina. The organization’s ... Keep Reading
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Identity politics and anti-police agenda complicated by rising crime
How does one draw attention to the alarming crime surge in Charlotte given a daily barrage of Covid-19 and political news? Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden made a valid ... Keep Reading
9-year-old North Carolina boy offers powerful reminder of all the ‘good going on’
The ABC affiliate in Charlotte did a superb job profiling the work of 9-year-old Jayden Hooker. Hooker is helping to raise money for the family of Charlotte police officer Chris ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll offers insight into crime as major 2020 election issue
Crime and civil unrest have the ability to tip elections. Usually, the impact is felt most at the local level, but Richard Nixon was able to hold off a late surge from Huberty ... Keep Reading
Rising crime in Charlotte highlights political hypocrisy and need for leadership
Lost by some during the Black Lives Matter protests and civil disorder is the continued crime surge in Charlotte and other urban areas across the nation. To their credit, the ... Keep Reading
Did Charlotte abortion doctor tell pro-lifers to ‘rape them and send them here?’
There has been a lot of debate in North Carolina and the nation recently over infanticide bills to protect babies who survive abortion. The state Senate recently overrode Gov. Roy ... Keep Reading
Charlotte City Council and RNC 2020 – Civitalk, Episode 1
Join us for our inaugural episode of Civitalk with your new hosts Brooke Medina and Ray Nothstine. Together, we will explore the intersection of culture and civics, unpacking the ... Keep Reading
From Rome to Charlotte
Here's a blog post that puts the current NC controversy into historical perspective. Rome began to rot when wealth and power began to eat away at the traditions and values of the ... Keep Reading
Charlotte “Bathroom Ordinance” Is Unconstitutional and Void
On Wednesday, the General Assembly will convene in Raleigh for a special session to discuss a controversial Charlotte ordinance that requires places of public accommodation to ... Keep Reading
Charlotte Observer Ignored Sex Offender Status of Activist
For months, residents of Charlotte have been debating whether the city should (or in fact could) pass an ordinance allowing individuals who identify as transgender to use the men's ... Keep Reading
