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A lavender graphic with a portrait of Chris Cooper on the left, he's standing in front of a window with sunlight pouring in and wearing a blue sport coat and light blue button down shirt. In the middle of the graphic is the purple cover of "Anatomy of a Purple State," and to the right is the quote: "The state level is where the action is, it is where the policies that affect our lives mean the most, and it's where we can have the greatest impact."

Elections, Features

With ‘Anatomy of a Purple State,’ Chris Cooper aims to spark more participation in North Carolina politics

By Catherine Komp, Engagement Director In the acknowledgements of “Anatomy of a Purple State: a North Carolina Politics Primer,” Political Scientist and WCU Professor Christopher Cooper writes “answers are easy to come by, the thought is in the question.” “I…

Catherine Komp
September 25, 2024

A purple, lavender, black and white graphic featuring a black vinyl record n the middle and "On the Record" over the top.

Elections, News Leader Interviews

Turning the tables: Mountain Xpress takes a fresh spin on candidate interviews

By Catherine Komp, Engagement Director Thomas Calder can’t quite remember where the idea came from. The managing editor at Asheville’s Mountain Xpress has been thinking about election coverage all year. They always put together a comprehensive voter guide ahead of…

Catherine Komp
September 3, 2024