Kim Porter: Character — a Lesson from Dad
"Wow. This was heavy, very meaningful, very poignant, very moving, very powerful. I walked away thinking no matter what I might feel important for me and my country, my vote…
Timothy Snyder: The Strongman Fantasy and Dictatorship in Real Life
"Quite a few Americans like the idea of strongman rule. Why not a dictator who will get things done?" Timothy Snyder, from his publication "Thinking about..." I lived in eastern…
We’re Listening: How Trump Got Evangelicals to Make a Deal with the Devil
Concerned about the connection between Christianity and the Trump Cult? From author Tim Alberta - "I interviewed megachurch leaders and pastors who lead flocks of 20; I covered the crack-ups…
NC Republican Candidates make National News for Bizarre and Dangerous Statements
In addition to the MAGA Republican candidate for NC Governor, the MAGA Republican candidate for Superintendent of NC Public Schools is making national news for her extreme and controversial statements.…
Whitney Peckman: If I am not Right, am I Wrong?
As an adult, I have often heard people say that being right in an argument is about their values. One person’s values are right, while another’s are therefore, logically, wrong.…
Bob Foreman: The Good Old Days?
"When we got tired of Archie, we simply changed the station." Dear Neighbor, With the passing of Norman Lear, we are reminded of the many sitcoms that Mr. Lear produced;…
We’re Reading: Reflections about George C. Knox
The Salisbury Post is spending February exploring figures and moments in Rowan County’s Black history that have impacted the area in a significant way. They recently featured the late George…
We’re Listening: I Believe That We Will Win
Take a moment and gather strength. Pitbull - "Bottom line - face everything and rise." In 2020 rapper Pitbull (Armando Christian Pérez) released I Believe That We Will Win as…
February Breakfast: Tarik Woods – Saturday, 2/10, 10 am
The Rowan County Democratic Party is happy to announce that our speaker for the February 10th breakfast will be Tarik Woods. His topic is “Making History: The Road to the…
RCDP Chair Geoffrey Hoy: Don’t Agonize… Organize!
"Together we can make a difference. This is not a year for Democrats and our unaffiliated supporters to be idle." Coming Together to Win in November! When Democrats come together as…