Laugh or Cry? Both – and then Take Action
His lies don't have to change who we are. We have work to do. Keep being squeaky. Keep putting the pressure on our NC Senators, particularly Thom Tillis. (202) 224-6342,…
Mark Your Calendar – December Breakfast, 12/14
Rowan County Democrats will mark the holiday season at their monthly December Breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 14th, at 10:00 am at Headquarters, 1504 West Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28144. (program…
Cindy Morgan: The Gift of Time
Reflecting on my current stage of life I find myself feeling a bit overwhelmed with day to day duties at times. I am attempting to embrace the “sandwich generation” which…
We’re Reading: Tom Campbell, Public Dollars Directed to “Segregation Academies”
From the Salisbury Post - Dec. 1, 2024 - "In attempting to justify this action, Rep. Tricia Cotham, the recently converted Republican disciple said, 'We are ensuring that every child…
Actions: Moral Monday, 12/9, a Response to SB 382
On November 25, Bishop William J. Barber, II, along with partners and North Carolinians committed to shining a light on the anti-democratic policy violence of the current lame duck supermajority,…
Not Broken: Joyce Vance, Civil Discourse
"We have two choices: Give up or move forward. It’s not even close. We have a Republic to keep, and we are not quitters. We’re in this together." Joyce Vance,…
Don’t Delay: 5 Immediate Actions for NC
5 Actions to take in response to the passage of SB 382 and how to join others in a concerted effort to sustain Governor Cooper's veto. Not sure why you…
Congratulations to Dr. Rebecca Childs: Winner of Seat 5, School Board
Dr. Rebecca Childs has won Seat 5 for Rowan-Salisbury Schools. The completed recount ended with 22,926 votes for Rebecca Childs and 22,870 votes for Jonathan Barbee. Dr. Childs ran an…
Jim Beard: Living with the Results
Yes, there will be bad things happening from the Trump administration, and I am certainly not saying to ignore them. We will need to protest and be active in opposing…
Professor Laurence Tribe: A Perspective with Hope
Unlike the sudden slide into authoritarianism seen in other countries, the United States benefits from a decentralized government that can serve as a strong counterweight to Trump’s authoritarian ambitions. It’s…