If North Carolina had a state vehicle, it would be a hand basket. And we're on the highway to hell. North Carolina has been in the national spotlight plenty of times, and I'm not talking about basketball. We have a GOP-run legislature emboldened by its Pope and Koch ties. They … [Read more...] about Come to North Carolina
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A New Generation of Jaded Future Voters
Congratulations, America! You've just jaded a new generation of pint-sized doubters and skeptics! When my sons woke up this morning they proclaimed it was a glorious day...not because of election results, for we are not feeling so glorious about that. They were raising their … [Read more...] about A New Generation of Jaded Future Voters
SHAKE UP WAKE (County)
Tuesday is ELECTION DAY. It's like a national holiday, really. I waited in line for about thirty minutes with my sons to vote early since I am volunteering at the polls on election day. I have taken my kids to vote with me in every single election. I was downright giddy waiting … [Read more...] about SHAKE UP WAKE (County)
Vote for Lucy Inman! NC Court of Appeals
There's one thing we must not take for granted. Justice. We need people to serve the public who are smart, fair, and experienced. Political races often focus on high profile candidates, though it's no secret that the hyper local races affect us the most profoundly. We need … [Read more...] about Vote for Lucy Inman! NC Court of Appeals
Wake County Election Day
I haven't much time but I wanted to wedge in one last word about today's election. It's raining, and I'm off to work my polling place for a few hours. I took Bird and Deal with me to vote this morning. Bird just so happens to have third grade CogAt testing today so I let him fill … [Read more...] about Wake County Election Day
I voted. 10 Minutes.
Banish any thoughts of being too busy to vote. This is not exercise we're talking about here. I don't want to hear your sorry excuses. Your boss, by law, has to give you time off to vote. Polls are open until 7:30 PM (in North Carolina). Don't dilly dally. This is not something … [Read more...] about I voted. 10 Minutes.
I Vote in All Elections Big and Small
Several years ago I had a bumper sticker on my car that read "Friendly neighborhood liberal." Luckily I live in a liberal neighborhood. However, once a guy flipped me off, yelled obscenities at me, and flicked his burning cigarette on the hood of my car at a red light because of … [Read more...] about I Vote in All Elections Big and Small