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Paige Masten

The Charlotte Observer

Paige Masten is the deputy opinion editor for The Charlotte Observer. She covers stories that impact people in Charlotte and across the state. A lifelong North Carolinian, she grew up in Raleigh and graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2021.

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LATEST FROM PAIGE MASTEN

Opinion

GOP touts plan to make NC ‘lead on teacher pay.’ Here’s what that really means | Opinion

April 29, 2026 at 12:32 PM

Opinion

Read the list of LGBTQ+ books NC lawmakers are targeting in some school libraries

Updated April 28, 2026 at 4:34 PM

Opinion

These are some of the books NC Republicans want to ban from school libraries | Opinion

Updated April 28, 2026 at 4:45 PM

Opinion

Two Mecklenburg Democrats show their constituents what it means to be a sore loser | Opinion

April 27, 2026 at 3:18 PM

Opinion

Alma Adams owes the public more answers about ethics allegations | Opinion

Updated April 24, 2026 at 11:39 AM

Opinion

Phil Berger’s response to his primary defeat underscores why he lost | Opinion

April 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Opinion

NC congressman’s response to Virginia redistricting was hilariously hypocritical | Opinion

April 22, 2026 at 9:51 AM

Opinion

NC lawmakers’ quick deal on Medicaid funding is a positive sign of what’s to come | Opinion

April 21, 2026 at 3:37 PM

Opinion

Drug companies profited from the Big Beautiful Bill. So did Michael Whatley | Opinion

April 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Opinion

3 big things to watch as the NC General Assembly returns to Raleigh | Opinion

Updated April 15, 2026 at 3:34 PM

Opinion

A key analyst no longer views North Carolina’s Senate race as a toss-up | Opinion

Updated April 13, 2026 at 3:27 PM

Opinion

Trump’s approval is tanking in some of NC’s reddest congressional districts | Opinion

April 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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