Nelda Holder

Political speculators predict an increase in “culture war” legislation.

This month I straighten out the political world with my Christmas wishes for pending news headlines.

If the Republicans regain supermajority status there will be no real restraint available to the governor.

Getting tired of candidate commercials (and emails, and mailers, and speculative polls)?

Plaintiffs allege that it is unconstitutional to prohibit unaffiliated voters from being appointed to the State Board of Elections.

Some of the facts that were prowling behind the robes of “justice” in this country could have profound political ramifications.

Early Voting takes place around Buncombe County through May 14.

Students are being denied their right to a sound, basic education because of inadequate school funding.

The NC Supreme Court declined to delay the use of these maps, leaving the state primary date of May 17 on the calendar.

The congressional and legislative maps adopted by the NC General Assembly are unconstitutional beyond a reasonable doubt under the free elections clause.

If you want to be involved in the future of this society and the longevity of this planet that hosts us for the time being, my New Year’s advice is this: READ.