After two weeks on the job as NC Newsline’s new editor, I thought it was about time I told you a bit about myself and what you can expect from me in this role.
If you’re a longtime follower of North Carolina politics and local news, you might know me from my seven years as Capitol Bureau Chief at WUNC/NC Public Radio, or the blog I wrote there for many years, Isaac Hunter’s Tavern, or from my 14 years as Capitol Bureau Chief at WRAL.
I’ve worked on many fulfilling and award-winning projects over those years, including a series on poverty at WUNC that won a duPont-Columbia Silver Baton for public service. And, of course, I’ve been in the thick of coverage of political contests in the national spotlight, like the 2024 N.C. Supreme court race, the 2024 N.C. gubernatorial race, and our state’s seemingly endless court battles over redistricting, from county courts to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Over that time, I’ve watched Democrats and Republicans rise and fall, from Jim Black and Mike Easley to Robin Hayes and Mark Harris. What I’ve learned is that unchecked power — no matter whose hands it’s in — is never good for the people those officials serve.
That’s why I don’t believe either side has a monopoly on good ideas. I’ve spent the past 21 years explaining to North Carolinians why their state lawmakers have passed certain laws and how those laws and regulations will affect their lives. That will not change now that I’m at NC Newsline.
We’re here to ask the questions you might ask and tell you how your elected officials did or didn’t answer them.
And when it comes to election coverage, our focus will be on policy instead of the horserace. You can see poll results anywhere. Smart explorations of the issues that matter to you are much harder to come by. That’s what we’re here for. Not to take sides.
We’ll continue to deliver the in-depth coverage for which you’ve come to rely on us. Greg Childress, Lynn Bonner and Clayton Henkel will still bring their years of experience to bear. Ahmed Jallow, Brandon Kingdollar, Christine Zhu and Galen Bacharier will keep bringing their sharp eyes and new perspectives to what we do. Former editor Rob Schofield will continue to provide commentary.
I won’t be writing many columns. I prefer to leave that to those who aren’t involved in daily reporting and editing, although I reserve the right to weigh in on First Amendment and press freedom issues, or course!
I believe an educated electorate is necessary to make democracy work, and what you can learn about your government shouldn’t depend on how much money you make. State policy affects everyone, especially those who are least able to pay to find out about it.
That’s why we’re working hard to expand our reach. There are a lot of small local newspapers and news sites in North Carolina that can’t afford wire services. We want to bring their readers quality coverage of their state government. Donations from readers like you can help us do that.
Thank you for reading. We’ll be here. We hope you will, too.
Laura Leslie, editor, NC Newsline
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