We’re Reading: The Ugly Danger of Scapegoating
"America is not somehow immune..., the kind that led to the horrors of the Holocaust.... Indeed, we have a long and terrible history of bringing the full power of the…
Senior Democrats: What is Christian Nationalism?
Geoffrey Hoy, left, and Keith Townsend, right, presented a Christian and historical perspective about today's political Christian nationalism, pointing out that the leaders of this movement, both political and religious,…
Candidates at the Rowan Democratic Fun Fest, 8/12/23
Rowan Democrats and like minded friends gathered in Granite Quarry on 8/12/23 for an afternoon of food, conversation, and reminders from local and state candidates that good policies and substantive…
Gratitude: Stronger Together
It takes so many volunteers to keep the Rowan County Democratic Party running year round. The Family Fun Fest is a huge production that needs its own moment of gratitude.…
Elim Craighill-Middleton: Observations from the Elections Board Meeting
"We all live here; It makes sense for all of us to be involved. Moving forward will require talents and voices from both sides." Elim Craighill-Middleton, 3rd Vice Chair of…
Articles Not to Miss: The Salisbury Post
Let us not forget that our paper provides local news we might miss or, if we weren't present at an event, a good reporter provides a factual and fair account…
We’re Reading: First-of-its-kind Climate Change Trial in Montana
"District Court Judge Kathy Seeley found the policy the state uses in evaluating requests for fossil fuel permits — which does not allow agencies to evaluate the effects of greenhouse…
Don’t Miss! Family Fun Fest, Saturday, 8/12, 2-5 pm
NOTE: Granite Quarry has 2 parks and the Rowan County Democratic Family Fun Fest is at the Granite Quarry Civic Park, 202 Peeler Street, 2-5 pm. Bring the family and…
Whitney Peckman: Doing Our Homework
"As a nation, we are split as with an ax – down the middle, each side withdrawing, further each day, into their cave of extremes." Mark Robinson is a fiery…
Nan Lund: Rebuttals – Which Says it Best – Letter A or B?
Two letters, two approaches. Nan Lund provides 2 examples of factual and sincere rebuttals to a recent letter to the editor. Words are important. Which reads best? LETTER A -…