Since there’s been such an avalanche of campaign news today we’ve kept the feature well open for breaking news. But I wanted to tell you about this fascinating article we just published today in The Arch about the historical origins of the progressive tradition in North Carolina and how it’s tied to the University of North Carolina system and a man named Frank Porter Graham. It’s a great read and an illuminating backstory to the election battle over this critical state. Check it out.
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