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.…
Sue McHugh: I Am Not My Label!
"Labels hold us back and keep us small. Labels stop us from being authentic versions of ourselves. Dig deep, and examine your labels and those you’ve given others. Dare to remove…
Orland Carra, Jr. – 2024 Governor of NC
Learn more as Orland Cara compares the two candidates for the Governor's race in 2024. There are two choices for Governor of North Carolina in the upcoming election in November.…
Learning More: Coalition Against Robinson’s Extremism
There's been a buzz in the air as to how we can support our Democratic candidate for NC Governor, Josh Stein, and stop the MAGA, Trump endorsed, Republican candidate. Sometimes…
Notes from the Chalkboard: Justin Parmenter
Justin Parmenter: "North Carolina’s public voucher dollars are funding Christian Nationalist indoctrination in schools." Fom Parmenter's thoughts on public education. - "Private schools are legally able to discriminate against children,…
We’re Listening: Springsteen – This Land is Your Land
Springsteen - "I'm...reminding you that with countries, just like with people, it's easy to let the best of yourself slip away. Recorded live on Sept. 30, 1985, Bruce Springsteen sings…
Mark Your Calendar – Local Democratic Events for March
The primary may be over, however local Democrats are already getting started for the General Election. Find the details at https://rowancountydemocrats.com/events/. Saturday, March 9 - March Breakfast - 10:00 am…
Keith Townsend: Today’s Republicans are Undermining Aids Relief
"It is both ironic and tragic that today’s anti-choice Republicans, who adamantly profess a concern for the unborn, are willing to undermine a program that year after year has been…