With general elections only months away, it appears that the progressive voices we have in North Carolina are largely falling on deaf ears. Save a precious few office holders sprinkled here and there, the Tar Heel agenda is set by people who cannot separate the interests of business from the interests of people.
Surreal Netroots Nation moment starring Bob Barr
Submitted by Pam Spaulding on Sat, 07/19/2008 - 6:17pm.I come out of a session at Netroots Nation and guess who is standing in the hall being interviewed -- Libertarian candidate Bob Barr. It's bizarre enough that he'd show up at a lefty conference, but the mind-boggler is that he's also in Austin to speak at the sad-sack right-wing blogger "counter-event," the Right Online Summit (sponsored by the Americans for Prosperity Foundation, just look at the agenda and the speaker list), along with the diva of wingnuttery, Michelle Malkin. Here's Bob, and my reaction:
Ridpath condemns Stam for Noose Bill Vote.
Submitted by Ed Ridpath on Fri, 07/18/2008 - 12:10am.I wanted to share a press release I sent out today condemning my opponent for his lone vote against the Noose Bill.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ed Ridpath
Telephone: (919) 567-2099
Mobile: (919) 274-0744
Email: info@edridpath.com
Website: www.EdRidpath.com
Ridpath condemns Stam for Noose Bill Vote.
Ed Ridpath, Fuquay-Varina Democrat and Candidate for NC House 37 made the following statement today:
Open thread
Submitted by James on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 2:45pm.I wish this guy was running in North Carolina. Hat tip to Progressive Pulse.
Charlotte Observer follows N&O into Locker Room
Submitted by James on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 11:10am.
Of all the millions of people in North Carolina who could offer opinions about stormwater management and coastal pollution, the Charlotte Observer turned this week to a reliable source at the John Locke Foundation, Mitch Kokai, whose main qualification is the fact that he's part of Art Pope's multi-million-dollar opinion manufacturing machine.
ElectriCities Mismanagement is our Target
Submitted by alman on Wed, 07/16/2008 - 10:41pm.Citizens who want leadership and accountability at ElectriCities can participate in the surge to inform legislators, city councils.
After dark
Submitted by James on Wed, 07/16/2008 - 8:43pm.
Just in case you didn't know already, the big business of biofuels pretty much sucks.
Moore endorses Perdue
Submitted by James on Wed, 07/16/2008 - 12:24pm.Thank you, Treasurer Moore.
Via email.
Dear Friend,
As you know, Bev Perdue and I had a tough, spirited primary campaign. And while the outcome was not what we had hoped for, one thing is clear: the differences between Bev Perdue and me pale in comparison to our differences with Pat McCrory.
Our country and our state are at a crossroads. This November's election will have a dramatic impact on how we meet the many challenges facing us. So many of the issues that Bev and I both believe in – economic opportunity for all North Carolina families ... world-class public schools…health care for every child in our state ... and securing our energy future – are at stake in this election.
Racial Justice Act - Today or No Way
Submitted by deathwatch on Wed, 07/16/2008 - 10:23am.From the North Carolina Coalition for a Moratorium:
Partners,
We are in a final push to have a vote on the NC Racial Justice Act in the North Carolina Senate. Here's how you can help:
1. Follow the link to write a personal email to each Democratic Senator in the legislature. Tell them the people of North Carolina deserve a vote on this critical legislation. Click here.
2. Forward this email to all your friends.
**YOU MUST ACT NOW AS THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION WILL END ON THURSDAY.**
