Pragmatic progress.

Carolina Forward is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit policy organization that advocates for ideas, policies and values to build a stronger North Carolina that works for all its people.

We believe in a more just, democratic and prosperous state that works for everyone - not just the ones with money and power.

What we believe

  • Carolina Forward believes in North Carolina’s future as a strong, diverse, multiracial democracy. We believe that attempts to curtail the people’s voice through gerrymandering, voter suppression and racial disenfranchisement are betrayals of American democracy.

  • We believe that first-class schools, affordable housing, universal healthcare, racial justice, environmental protection and a thriving economy are not tradeoffs. They are all mutually complementary and necessary for one another.

  • We believe that corporate money is unavoidably corrupting to the democratic process, and that it is too entrenched in North Carolina politics – in both parties.

  • We believe in reclaiming the language of morality in public policy. Expanding opportunity for all, investing in education, ensuring affordable access to essential healthcare and protecting our most vulnerable citizens are not just political imperatives. They are also moral ones.

Who we are

Nicole Quick

Nicole Quick

Dr. Rob Taber

Dr. Rob Taber

Chaz Beasley

Chaz Beasley

Martha Shafer

Martha Shafer

Ryan Watts

Jordan Lopez

Blair Reeves

Blair Reeves

Martha Shafer

Ryan Watts

Justin King

Justin King

Plus thousands of North Carolinians, just like you.


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    Annual Report 2022

    Growth. Optimism. Progress.

    2022 was a major year of growth for Carolina Forward. This is our readout to all of our supporters, who took ownership of this movement fighting for a better North Carolina for us all.

    Help build progress for North Carolina.

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