Sue McHugh: I Miss My Friends
"Are the differences in the ways we interact with our friends today, versus yesterday, short-lived in this current politically-charged climate? Or is the “unfriending” culture here for good where infotainment…
We’re Listening: Let’s talk about how what you do matters….
"Finding the courage to change, listen, and be inspired by others... Everything you do matters." Beau of the Fifth Column shares with the community. https://youtu.be/zSoPHEX0l1Y?si=nT7Ll2xpvt4NAoRb NOTE: As the 2024 election cycle…
We’re Watching: William (Mondale) Robinson talks Politics
Mondale Robinson provides insight to Rep. jamie Raskin confronting Marjorie Taylor Greene with her own words. Robinson is founder of Black Male Voter Project and Mayor of Enfield, NC. https://youtu.be/ZBqohXd3_1Y?si=EcRDLlewxObd7Q4O…
We’re Reading: Democracy Docket – It’s Josh Stein’s Moment in North Carolina
“In our democracy, the people should choose their representatives, not the other way around, and the state should be about protecting people’s right to vote, not restricting it,” Stein said.…
Elim Craighill-Middleton: Star Trek & Democracy: Happy First Contact Day!
Today's Star Trek's First Contact Day. In 1996, 'Star Trek: First Contact' hit theaters across the world, and as the widely-regarded 'best Trek film', it's hit a lot of solid…
We’re Watching: Daimler Kickoff UAW Local 3250 Rally
Daimler, one of Cleveland's major employers, has seen record profits since 2020, but this hasn't been passed on to the workers who build the trucks and buses they sell. The…
Karen Puckett: Support Public Schools with Your Time and Talents
"There are many children in all of our public schools who need some extra support. I ask that you not only believe the words of a retired public school librarian,…
We’re Reading: Attorney General Josh Stein Commends Congress for Funding Fentanyl Scanners at Border
Josh Stein is earning your vote for Governor of NC in 2024. "Last week, Attorney General Stein sent a letter asking Congressional leaders to give CBP approximately $300 million in…
We’re Watching: America at a Crossroads, Judy Woodruff
One year ago, three nine-year-old children and three adults were gunned down at the Covenant School in Nashville in the deadliest school shooting in Tennessee history. In the wake of…
We’re Watching: How a second Trump presidency could impact the LGBTQ+ community
So what happens if Trump enacts legislation under the unitary executive theory and why does it matter to the LGBTQ+ community? This is a way for Trump to work around…