We’re Listening: Springsteen – This Land is Your Land
Springsteen - "I'm...reminding you that with countries, just like with people, it's easy to let the best of yourself slip away. Recorded live on Sept. 30, 1985, Bruce Springsteen sings…
Mark Your Calendar – Local Democratic Events for March
The primary may be over, however local Democrats are already getting started for the General Election. Find the details at https://rowancountydemocrats.com/events/. Saturday, March 9 - March Breakfast - 10:00 am…
Keith Townsend: Today’s Republicans are Undermining Aids Relief
"It is both ironic and tragic that today’s anti-choice Republicans, who adamantly profess a concern for the unborn, are willing to undermine a program that year after year has been…
Pam Bloom: Toddlers & Politics
"We don’t need candidates running for public office who are counting on a performance circuit of rallies and fluff interviews to disguise their self-serving toddler self who can’t separate their…
We’re Watching: Let’s talk about food and the winds changing….
Those seeking a peace process and those seeking immediate relief and need and logistics - two different sides. Are we closer in line than we imagined? "The civilians are not…
Older Adults Now Able to Receive Additional Dose of Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
“Today’s recommendation allows older adults to receive an additional dose of this season’s COVID-19 vaccine to provide added protection,” said Mandy Cohen, M.D., M.P.H. “Most COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations last…
CDC Updates and Simplifies Respiratory Virus Recommendations
CDC released updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. 3/1/24 - The new guidance brings a unified approach to addressing risks from…
Mark Your Calendar: Women Candidates Speak – March Breakfast
Folks recently had questions about why local Democratic candidates weren't on their primary ballot. These women were uncontested by other Democrats and will automatically move forward to the 2024 General…
Kenneth Stutts: New Deadline for Mail-in Ballots
"If you have not yet returned your mail-in ballot, I would recommend that you hand deliver it to the County Board of Elections office or any of the Early Voting…
Student Debt Relief: Yes, it is really happening!
President Biden has forgiven 138 billion dollars in college debt and 3.9 million people have benefited. Larger programs are still underway. If you are waiting for debt relief, take time…