Public Schools First: North Carolina’s New Welfare for the Wealthy
"That’s $162.8 million going to subsidize private school tuition for wealthy families! Wonder what local school districts could do with these funds? ...Is this a shift North Carolinians can support…
We’re Reading: John Pavlovitz – Gaza, MAGA, and the Tensions of Voting Your Values
War is hell. John Pavlovitz presents some thought provoking questions as the war in Gaza and Israel continues. From 3/21/24, The Beautiful Mess by Pavlovitz. "For months now, I’ve been…
We’re Watching: Barbara McQuade in conversation with Joyce Vance | How Disinformation is Sabotaging America
Don't miss this crucial conversation about combating disinformation and protecting our democracy. March 5, 2024 "Join MSNBC's legal expert Barbara McQuade as she addresses the pressing issue of disinformation and…
Salisbury Post Op Ed – Leandro? Nothing to see here, folks. Look away (Please!) – Dr. Jonathan Sher
Now is the time to keep the limelight still on Leandro and shine a spotlight on the NC Supreme Court. Sher, former president of the N.C. Child Advocacy Institute, encourages…
March Breakfast – Rowan Democrats Welcome Local 2024 Candidates and the NC Hispanic-American Caucus
Some of our local candidates for local and state offices, along with representatives of the N.C. Hispanic-American Caucus, spoke at the March Democratic Breakfast on Saturday. Joanne Chesley is running…
Kim Porter: Character — a Lesson from Dad
"Wow. This was heavy, very meaningful, very poignant, very moving, very powerful. I walked away thinking no matter what I might feel important for me and my country, my vote…
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…