What we know about the Trump administration’s plan to share Medicaid data with ICE newsobserver.com/news/politics-…

Seems the NC Democratic Party & NCGOP will offer clear primary paths for their major candidates for the '26 Senate race. Not sure if lesser-funded candidates can get traction, but Colin Campbell says "get ready" for the general election race to start early in NC. #ncpol #StateLines

"Brian Turner was arrested for a crime that was never committed. The system doesn’t get to pick and choose who it arrests, and why, because the people running the system are annoyed, or don’t like someone. Brian Turner deserves justice, and, until he and everyone like him gets a

New podcast! A look at where the relatively new NC Forward Party fits in with #ncpol's third party landscape Full episode: play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_… Highlights: wunc.org/politics/2025-…

Tom Lehrer is most famous for his periodic table song. But he was also a former NSA spy who wrote blistering parodies of Cold War politics. reason.com/2025/07/28/tom…

We anticipate between $500 million (low-end) and $750 million will be spent on this race. We also forecast the $ per vote to shatter records in NC. 2026: Cooper v. Whatley—$136-203 per vote 2022: Beasley v. Budd—$41 per vote 2020: Cunningham v. Tillis—$56 per vote 2016: Ross v.

The IRS can spy on you to determine if it should spy on you. No subpoena, no warrant, and no notice provided to the person whose financial information it’s seizing. Reason’s Jack Nicastro shares what the IRS is doing to crypto holders.

NC Republicans successfully overturn 8 vetoes. What’s now law — and what’s not newsobserver.com/news/politics-…

Sex work is always the canary in the coal mine for free speech and privacy, and age-check requirements aren't stopping with online porn. reason.com/2025/07/28/the…

Phil Berger has been North Carolina’s most powerful politician for more than a decade. But after a failed casino push, he no longer looks invincible—and a formidable primary challenge looms. theassemblync.com/politics/phil-…

Trump’s allies are threatening late-night shows, hinting at comedy crackdowns, and fuming over South Park’s brutal new episode. Political satire has always thrived on offensive, untouchable targets—especially the naked emperors. reason.com/2025/07/30/sou…

A court ruled that a veteran with PTSD can sue the police who arrested him for panhandling. Law enforcement tased his service dog, who ran away and was later hit & killed by a car. reason.com/2025/07/31/vet…

August Chair Report What we did to promote liberty in July 2025 and some plans for August. youtube.com/watch?v=yY8Q6d…

Two-Wrongs-Don’t-Make-a-Right Dept. A perfect illustration of why leaving redistricting in the hands of politicians—who prioritize partisan and personal interests way above creating geographically coherent, competitive election districts—is a bad idea.

The national debt is becoming your local problem: Federal overspending is squeezing states and cities, forcing them to raise taxes, slash services, or pile on more debt. reason.pub/3Hh2qc8

Serious question for the North Carolina Legislature: Why is the Hepatitis B vaccine still required for infants and school-aged children when it is not a disease spread in childhood settings like daycares or classrooms? Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood and sexual contact,

OPINION | Tariffs threaten to disrupt the customer base and supply chains that sustain thousands of jobs here in our own state. #ncga #ncpol carolinajournal.com/opinion/tariff…

Add your name to show your support for #RCV in #NorthCarolina! betterballotnc.org/support

90 incredible years for Dr. Ron Paul, a man who has brought more people to liberty than almost any other, while creating a movement to #EndtheFed that continues to inspire. Happy Birthday, Dr. Paul. Thank you.

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