Roger Barbee: Civics
Roger Barbee prompts us to remember Civics instruction, “... of which there are four main areas: Political Knowledge, Normative Values, Individualistic Civic Behavior, and Communal Civic Behavior. Put another way,…
Alissa Redmond: Proud to be at Pride Events in Our Community this Summer
“Cannon Baller Pride Night will be a wonderful event to showcase how our community is slowly but surely marching towards a day when Fannie Lou Hamer’s statement can be relegated…
Roger Hull, Do Students Feel Secure?
May Congress finally make a difference in our country as regards guns. As of 6/23/22, “The Senate has begun consideration of a narrow bipartisan gun safety bill that could become…
Dr. Eric Hake: Current Inflation – What is It and How Did We Get Here?
Dr Hake, Professor of Economics at Catawba College, delivers an informative and entertaining view on current inflation with an insightful dip into economics. If you missed him in action, here’s…
Roger Barbee: I Deserve What
Roger Barbee, I Deserve What Roger Barbee, a Kannapolis native now living in Iredell County, adds to our local voices with some common sense advice about givers and takers. The…
Brian Pfaff: Cherish Diversity
Strong and inclusive communities benefit everyone. Brian Pfaff encourages us to cherish our diversity. In response to “Why a Pride Night?” (Salisbury Post, June 9), Mr. James, I’m sorry you…
Eileen Hanson-Kelly: NC Senate Expand Medicaid in North Carolina
Thankfully, the NC Senate has finally voted to expand Medicaid in NC. Now it’s up to the NC House. Call your reluctant Republican representatives. https://www.ncleg.gov/findyourlegislators Thank you, Senator Carl Ford…
Evelyn Uddin-Khan: Republicans Have No Platform, No Substance
As Evelyn Uddin-Khan writes, “There was a time in history when the Grand Old Party stood for the values of the working class. That is no longer true.” We must…