Pat Bullard, Why Won’t NC Republicans Give Public Education a Fair Shake?
Pat Bullard continues the conversation about public education and the lack of substantial Republican support; “I used to be an unaffiliated voter until I saw so little attention paid to…
You can request an absentee ballot
Life is hectic and some of us just don't have the time to go vote in person. Thankfully, North Carolina allows you to request a Vote by Mail Ballot online. The…
Meet Cheri Beasley this Saturday
Come join your fellow Rowan Democrats for our April virtual breakfast! This month we are excited to have joining us Cheri Beasley, Democratic candidate for the US Senate! Register Here…
Mitchell Siegal – B-Movie Politics Rather than Proper Debate
Will Rogers famously said I am a Democrat and I don’t belong to either party. That in many ways speaks about me. I am a Will Rogers Democrat, but I…
Whitney Peckman – Collaboration, Not Competition
Whitney Peckman reminds us that there’s no need for competition when it comes to making Salisbury safer. Salisbury Police Department is understaffed in trained mediation and de-escalation officers. Locally, Nightcrawlers…
Anthony Smith – Clarity
Salisbury Council member and Rev. Anthony Smith clarifies his personal stance for championing the Cure Violence model. Sometimes you have to give clarity around issues that may raise questions as…
Evelyn Uddin-Khan – The Legacy of the Gift from #45
Evelyn Uddin-Khan’s timely reminder - “...When one party cries foul when their candidate loses, we are no longer fair and free.” Sadly, we saw this legacy in action at this…
Pat Bullard – Write and Ask! Don’t Assume Elected Officials Won’t Listen
Many of us may hesitate to contact our elected officials. Don’t dismiss the power of our voices IF we use them. The midterm elections of 2022 are crucial and we…
Keith Townsend – Trusted Websites for Letter Ideas and Factual Information
As a retired history teacher, Keith Townsend looks carefully at any sources he uses when he begins an opinion letter. Many thanks to Keith for sharing his personal list of…
Pam Everhardt Bloom – Crime in Salisbury — A Touchy Subject and Important One
In addition to Pam Bloom’s letter in this week’s Voters Speak, don’t miss the 3/24 digest opinions that include links to both Salisbury Cease Fire information and the Cure Violence…