Story Archives
Since issues evolve over time, we maintain this web site archive to help you follow policy discussion as they progress. Use the site search feature to find articles and features related to a specific topic of interest or click on any of the site sections listed below to view postings chronologically.
Fitzsimon File
This section features commentary by NC Policy Watch Director, Chris Fitzsimon. A veteran reporter and policy analyst, Fitzsimon provides readers with a view of state policies and the politics behind them.
Weekly Briefing
Every week, veteran policy analyst Rob Schofield provides relevant, timely, and easy-to-digest information on the key issues that confront public policymakers – with a special focus on the decisions that affect the poor and the vulnerable.
Daily News
NC Policy Watch scans newspapers across the state for articles and editorials on a variety of public policy and human service topics.
Daily Radio
Chris Fitzsimon keeps listeners informed about legislative activities and human service inequalities in his daily one-minute radio reports. If you missed the live broadcast, you can listen to his commentary here.
Radio Interviews
Listen to enlightening interviews with decision-makers, advocates and academics who are shaping public policies in North Carolina. Produced by the North Carolina News Networks for the News & Views weekend radio program.
Editorial Cartoon
Humorous insights provided each week by cartoonist, John Cole.
Special Features
NC Policy Watch keeps up with special reports released by other organizations that are related to a variety of human service needs. If you’re looking for the latest facts, figures or information, this section connects you with the source.
Progressive Voices
Features commentaries on a variety of issues that are of interest to North Carolinians. Written by knowledgeable policy experts, these commentaries provide a progressive perspective and offer a good counterbalance to conservative views.
Radical Right Reality Check
In this occasional feature, NC Policy Watch shines a spotlight on some of the wackier statements and more outrageous claims from far right politicians, media figures and “think” tanks.
Setting the Record Straight
In “Setting the Record Straight,” NC Policy Watch helps debunk the myths and propaganda surrounding key public policy issues by providing readers with facts, data and analysis from reliable sources and experts.
Carolina Issues Poll
Public opinion polls are an indispensable component of modern day government policymaking. Unfortunately, too many polls confine themselves to a narrow band of "safe" issues and avoid questions that might lead policymakers to draw new and unconventional conclusions about voter attitudes and opinions. The Carolina Issues Poll is a regular voter survey conducted by NC Policy Watch that seeks to alter this pattern by asking new and different questions on topics of importance to North Carolinians and their elected officials.
Money Talks
Follow the special interest money through the legislative process to see how it influences policy decisions.
Hero of the Week
A periodic feature in which NC Policy Watch recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, courage or conviction through their words and actions.
