The Two Nanas: Take Action about Voting; It Matters
I recently listened to historian Joanne Freeman tell the story of Prussian General Baron von Steuben who tried to train American soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Here’s my Rowan original…
Andy Craighill-Middleton: We Canvass Because Our Community is Worth Walking For
Every conversation changes the equation just a little. Every knocked door makes the next one easier. Each and every volunteer who spends two hours walking a neighborhood helps build something…
Eileen Hanson-Kelly: Find a Consensus
John Leatherman stated to the Salisbury Post (June 11, 2026) that his “greatest concern” was consistency with what other counties were doing so our voters wouldn’t be “confused.” Our voters…
Pam Bloom: Nefarious Behavior
We, the people, can’t brush off these attempts to win elections through dishonorable legislation. We, the people, are paying attention. ...we are contemplating whether their actions and their words are…
Erin FitzPatrick: Tell Us What to Do, Raleigh
When the people who run our elections would rather fewer of us showed up (and won’t say so where we can hear it, as when board member Hewitt moved to…
Steve Hannah: Board of Elections problem
Steve Hannah comments on the obstinance of the majority on the Rowan County Elections Board that Early Voting benefits all voters. . It is very distressing to learn that the Board…
John Jeppesen: Medicaid and Me
It's a difficult journey to currently take and John Jeppesen provides a close look as a legally blind veteran. I am a legally blind veteran. I now live in the…
Learn more: HB 958 Status Explained, NC Newsline
NC House committee okays a sweeping election bill, but its sponsor says it needs more work. The vote, expected on June 17 has not happened as of Wednesday evening. Many…
Marc Elias: I’ve fought for North Carolina voters for decades. The threat has never been greater.
In a 36-page bill called "An Act To Make Various Changes Regarding Election Laws," state Republicans have proposed various bans and barriers that would make it harder for voters to…
Sailor Jones: RoCo Elections Decision Reflects a Disturbing Trend
From State Director of Common Cause, Sailor Jones: "Rowan voters’ cynicism reflects the same crisis of confidence in local leadership we’re seeing elsewhere since major shifts in election administration at…