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Will Sen. Berger's political machine save him or backfire?
In a two-vote race, the relationships that built Berger’s power could decide the outcome — or poison trust in the result.
 • Andrew Dunn
More thoughts on the Berger-Page nailbiter
Both sides have at least one advantage heading into the post-election certification process
 • Andrew Dunn
Personnel is policy — and Boliek is testing the system’s limits
A staffing dust-up in the state auditor’s office is really a test of whether North Carolina’s personnel rules let elected leaders govern.
 • Andrew Dunn
Cursive is in the law. So why isn’t it in the classroom?
Cursive is a small example of a bigger problem. The state can’t clearly say what kids will master — or check that it happens.
 • Andrew Dunn

February 2026

Special Report: In tiny N.C. towns, taxes do little more than prop up the government itself
In too many places, a striking share of what taxpayers pay goes to administration — not the kinds of services people assume they’re buying.
 • Andrew Dunn
Why I published endorsements in 2026 primaries
This year was a start. In 2028, I’m building a real process.
 • Andrew Dunn
North Carolina’s perplexing pessimistic mood
Our state is doing well, but voters don’t feel it.
 • Andrew Dunn
An earned media home run for Luke Farley
His high risk, high reward approach reminds us that governing well is still the best comms strategy in North Carolina
 • Andrew Dunn
Two smart takes on a fractured conservative movement
North Carolina conservative leaders weigh in on the national split—and the kind of leadership it takes to keep the coalition intact
 • Andrew Dunn
Inside Destin Hall’s record-breaking fundraising haul
The new House speaker didn’t just raise big money — he built the digital layer Republicans have struggled to create.
 • Andrew Dunn
The Roy Cooper inmate scandal hasn't broken through
It feels huge among the online right, but in the normal world, it’s barely registering. Here’s what would change that.
 • Andrew Dunn
Kate Barr and the problem with party labels
A progressive in a GOP primary isn’t a crisis. It’s a glimpse at how much work party labels are doing in North Carolina.
 • Andrew Dunn
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