The South's New Divide: Blue Cities vs. Red States

An interesting phenomenon that needs more study, but a very good introduction to the division that is happening within the South: urban Democratic dominance versus rural Republican dominance. The South may be becoming more like the rest of the nation.

Transgender Bathroom Brawl Punishes North Carolina Mayors Twice

A Bloomberg Politics article on the recent House Bill 2 controversy and the perspective from local governments on the relationship with the state.