We’re Reading: NC Republicans Weaken Black Voters Influence with New Redistricting Lines
NC Newsline, 11/6/23 - Black voters removed from a state Senate district where their choices could determine the winner. Democrats and voting rights groups said Republicans used redistricting to illegally…
We’re Watching: Mahlaynee Cooper, Co-founder of Speak Ya Peace
Artivism - Speak Ya Peace NC founder Cooper offers a poem on the redistricting process. Artivism - fighting injustice through artistic realism and bringing attention to social issues through the…
Pam Bloom: U.S.Diplomacy
"When Facebook asked, What's on your mind, Pam? I had a very serious answer: - Foreign policy and diplomacy, why the US plays a part, and why we want rational…
Nan Lund: In Support of Futile Gestures
"Does it feel like we are being confronted by more terrible things that are beyond our ability to change? ... Hold on. Before we give up, let’s take a look…
Mark Your Calendar: RCCC, 11/17/23, Virtual Event – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conference
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College to host Annual Virtual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion conference November 17 from 9am - 4 pm. The free event will include expert speakers and participants from across…
Community Event Reminders: Common Cause Town Hall, 11/9, 6:30-8pm & Readers for Change, 11/17, 1pm
Community events you won't want to miss on Thursday, Nov. 9 and Friday, Nov. 17. Don't miss the 2nd Town Hall with NC Common Cause at Mission House on Thursday,…
Municipal Elections 2023: Thank You, Candidates
Many thanks to our Rowan County Democratic Party endorsed candidates who were willing to step up and run for public office. As of Tuesday evening's unofficial election results, nine of…
Saturday, 11/4: Last Day of Early Voting!
The Rowan County Board of Elections is open for early voting now through Saturday, Nov. 4th - if you haven't cast your ballot yet, vote now and avoid the line…
Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 7, 6:30 am – 7:30 pm
On this day, registered voters in North Carolina may only vote at their assigned polling place. There are 41 Election Day Polling Places in Rowan County. Find your Election Day polling…
Hope: Tell the Truth about Candidates & Win in 2024?
A recent issue from Letters from an American by Heather Cox Richardson includes insight into a way to fight the recent gerrymandered districts created by Republicans. Maybe we just need…