Evelyn Uddin-Khan: Dissent in Trump v United States
So, what do we do now? Our fight to save the Oval Office from kingship begins now — in Congress. We have 100 senators and 435 representatives who are silent,…
The Pep Talk We Need: Watch Heather Cox Richardson & Grab that Power Back!
"Keep the faith. Attend one of the many NO KINGS RALLIES across the nation and demonstrate that the majority of the people don't support Trump's MAGA government, we support the…
Municipal Elections: Early Voting Begins Thursday, October 16th
Early Voting will include one Sunday, October 26th and one Saturday, November 1st and begins on October 16th and ends on Nov. 1st. Make a voting plan with the help…
NC Republicans to Gerrymander NC Congressional Districts for Trump: Prioritizing Power Over People
The announcement comes weeks after a poll commissioned by Common Cause North Carolina found 84% of voters in the state oppose gerrymandering, including 78% of Republicans. Instead of working on and…
Kim Porter: Ever Been Told to ‘shut up?”
I have degrees in philosophy and religion. I have studied in depth what religious and philosophic leaders have written - none say ‘be silent.’ All say speak up, express yourself,…
A Collaborative 2nd Anniversary: “Dear Neighbor,”
Twenty-nine local writers celebrated a two year anniversary on October 10th. The Dear Neighbor column, available regularly in the Salisbury Post, is a collaborative effort to share values through storytelling.…
Anthony Smith: How It Happens
The lesson isn’t locked in 1940s Germany. It’s alive here and now. Authoritarianism doesn’t need a dictator’s fist first — it needs neighbors willing to say nothing, coworkers willing to…
We’re Reading: Local Letters to the Editor
Many thanks to citizens who aren't complying in advance and speaking out about the current administration. Stay strong, everyone. Together, there is nothing we cannot do! Many thanks to authors…
Municipal Elections: Early Voting Begins Thursday, October 16th
Early Voting will include one Sunday, October 26th and one Saturday, November 1st and begins on October 16th and ends on Nov. 1st. Make a voting plan with the help…
October 11th Breakfast: Meet the Candidates!
Early voting begins on October 16th so this is one breakfast you won't want to miss! Meet the municipal candidates, hear their presentations, and decide who you will be supporting.…