Sam Post: Speaking Truth to Power
Sam Post recently provided a great answer to a comment on our Rowan County Democratic Party Facebook page. Many of us may find ourselves with insufficient answers when faced with inquiries…
We’re Watching: #UniteNC Town Hall – Kannapolis, 9/18/23
Don't agonize - organize! Join our neighbors as people speak out on issues that matter most to them and their community. They even had one representative out of four who represent…
We’re Reading: How Senate Bill 49 is Burdening our Public Schools
A recent article from NC Newsline, "Advocates, administrators: ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ is a burden for Chatham County Schools" explains the difficulties of enacting this new Republican passed bill and…
We’re Reading: New NC Parent Activist Group – Public School Strong
A recent article in the Charlotte Observer, New NC parent activist group wants to focus on real issues — not ‘manufactured’ ones, and as one parent said, “Our goal is…
Keith Townsend: Petty Political Republican Maneuvering
"Our dysfunctional state legislature is again ignoring the needs of N.C. citizens. Republican legislators have continued to blockade the passage of a state budget, which was supposed to have been…
Pam Bloom: Maybe it’s Corporate, not Local
If a reader believes in Kelly Ann's theory of alternative facts or Trump's "truthful hyperbole," perhaps a corporation believes those readers might lap up a column that reads like a…
Two Saturday Events, 9/16: Dixonville Cemetery Dedication & Festival de Independencia Latinoamericana – COMMUNITY
Honor community history on Saturday 9/16, beginning at 10 am with the Dixonville Cemetery dedication and continuing at Bell Tower Green with the celebration of Festival de Independencia Latinoamericana, 2-9…
Sunday Event, 9/17: People > Guns Rally, 2:00 pm, Raleigh
Following the tragic shooting at UNC Chapel Hill, Young Democrats, College Democrats, and Teen Democrats are standing up to speak truth to power - our voices will be heard! Sunday,…
Two Monday Events, 9/18: St. Luke’s Episcopal & Soldiers Memorial AME Zion Churches and Salisbury-Rowan NAACP – COMMUNITY
St. Luke's Episcopal & Soldiers Memorial AME Zion Churches unite to present "Police - Our Community Partners in Issues of Justice" while the Salisbury-Rowan NAACP invites the community to attend…
Joe Fowler: NC Republicans Trying to Pass Election Corruption Bills
"I do not usually speak in 'always' and 'never' terms, but these election bills when added together, will result in the loss of our freedom to vote." Joe Fowler points…