Roger Barbee: Our Teetering Democracy
“Let’s all become thinking/questioning citizens and not ordinary men. Let’s save our teetering democracy.” Roger Barbee In my recent re-reading of Ordinary Men, Christopher R. Browning’s study of the Nazi’s…
Doug Byrd: Serious Concerns About Rep. Budd
Doug Byrd, “Budd’s lack of representation, his lack of belief in our system of government and his lack of judgment should be cause for concern for all voters.” The midterm…
Evelyn Uddin-Khan: The Future Belongs to Our Children
Evelyn Uddin-Khan asks our politicians, “When are you going to start working on the real-life issues now facing us, the poor? In particular, I want to call attention to the…
Kim Porter: Don’t Remove Voting on Sunday Option
“Voting is an honor, a privilege, and the best way to be a patriot.” Kim Porter After a compromise vote by the board of elections this past week, it remained…
RCDP: Rowan Democrats’ Family Fun Fest.
Saturday, Aug 13th at 3 PM. Sloan Park, Morgan Shelter (keep right after entering the park), 550 Sloan Road, Mt. Ulla 28125. More online at: https://www.mobilize.us/rowandemocrats/event/485876/ In case you haven't…
Gerald Moose, Drawing a Blank
Gerald Moose, from “Drawing a Blank - we all just need to calm the ____ down…” Drawing a Blank you know we all just need to calm the ____ down…
Brent Saftit: But Hey, Freedoms!
Rowan County native and USAF veteran Brent Safrit comments - “We are already paying for everyone's Healthcare! At the least efficient and highest possible cost. This is a cleverly designed…
RCDP: Decision Made for One Stop/Early Voting
Thank you for your emails, your presence, and your concern about our democracy and the importance of accessible voting for all voters. The Rowan County Board of Elections added 1…
Evelyn Uddin-Khan: The Republicans and One Party Rule
Evelyn Uddin Khan - “Let’s begin to vote for candidates who care about health care, elder care, Pre-K and day-care for our little ones, education for all our children, housing…
Voters Speak: Updates to Earlier Action Items
Thank you for your calls, emails, and letters about matters important to our community. Here are some brief updates to earlier action items and current concerns. LOCAL Update - Rowan…