Bianca Muñoz: Not so Distant Anymore
As I write this, families are being hunted and torn from their lives in broad daylight by Border Patrol in Charlotte — a mere 35–40-minute drive from Rowan County. Many…
The Two Nanas: Show Up on Friday, 11/14, to Advocate for 2026 Early Voting!
Friday, November 14th, at 11:00 am at the Rowan County Elections Board.The Two Nanas just found out that Election Boards across NC will soon be voting on the 2026 Early Voting…
Pam Bloom: What’s Not to Like about 17 Consecutive Days of Early Voting?
Why is an easily understood and accessible Early Voting Calendar so important? It is an indication of how important we hold a citizen’s right to vote in Rowan County. I…
Karen Puckett: Rowan County Election Board Encouraged to Provide Ample Early Voting Opportunity
Here in Rowan County, four Early Voting plans are being considered. Only one of these plans — called Plan D — provides our citizens with a robust 17 consecutive days…
Bianca Muñoz: Why Mutual Aid Is Needed Now More Than Ever
With the recent shutdown, and even before, some in our community are discussing the possibility of an organization in Rowan that focuses on mutual aid. Bianca Muñoz provides a primer…
We’re Watching: Murphy & Kaine – Two Views from the Senate about the Shutdown
What can we say? Democrats are independent and they don't always agree. What else can we say? The reality of Trump's Republican Party's willingness for cruelty and disregard of the…
We’re Reading: The Surrender Caucus – Jay Kuo
The controversy over seven Senate Democrats crossing over to reopen the government with the Republicans is real and this piece from Jay Kuo is in response to what many see…
Election Results for Registered Democrats in the 2025 Municipals: Some thank yous & a national smile!
As well as congratulating the newly elected candidates that are registered Democrats, RCDP wants to thank all candidates for stepping forward with dedication and a commitment to service to their…
The Dirty Laundry Republicans are Trying to Squash: NC Chief Justice Paul Newby
ProPublica recently dropped a bombshell of a report that questions Newby's integrity on NC's highest court. "How Paul Newby Made NC a Blueprint for Conservative Courts" - "Newby, a born-again…
Bianca Muñoz: The American Dream has Become a Nightmare
Well, the so-called American Dream has turned into the American Nightmare for many of us. My husband has worked for the same company for 20 years. I’ve spent my career…