Eileen Hanson-Kelly: What We Need
We do not need better trained “kidnappers.” We need all of our families to be safe. The actions of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in my home town of Minneapolis…
Karen Puckett: A Singular Moment in American History
“Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble; or to petition the Government for…
We’re Happily Reading: An Act of Humanity
"Maybe someone could leverage our story to turn down the temperature,” he said. “There are some that say this should never have happened. What are the chances of a woman…
Early Voting Begins Thursday, Feb. 12th
Quick reminder: Many Democratic candidates are running unopposed and their names will not be on the Democratic ballot. In Rowan County, the Democratic primary ballot will include 3 contested offices.…
February 14th Breakfast: A 2026 Plan to Elect Democrats
Organized precincts win elections! Join us at our monthly breakfast meeting on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 10 am to learn why precinct organizing matters and how you can get involved.…
We’re Reading: Voices from the Salisbury Post & an Important Opportunity
Many voices in Rowan County are chiming in to support democracy and our constitution through publication in the Salisbury Post. We hope you will find time to read these many…
Pam Bloom: Thank you, Mama & Daddy
I hope all those candles and flashlights we were gathering in anticipation of Winter Storm Fern are shining on new and old truths. I pray that many in our country…
Nan Lund: How Long Does It Take to Grow a Spine?
How long will it take the Republicans to take that independent step that shows they have a spine? While some GOP Senators and Representatives are finally at least expressing some…
Andrew Walker: Red Square
May the arts save us. Thank you, Andrew Walker, for a change of pace. So much cable news talk jive Delivered with swell government pride TV ratings and some many…
Jim Beard: The State of Our Country
I find it interesting that the administration is so disconnected with the truth that they will stick with a story that is so blatantly false. They seem to be going…