election security Dec 12, 2019: Bait & switch on voting machines - and other election news Register now to attend an impeachment eve rally near you. Impeach & Remove rallies will occur all around the country the night before the House votes on its Articles of Impeachment, which looks
icymi Dec 11, 2019: ICYMI This Week On Friday the 13th, UNC's Board of Governors is meeting to orchestrate their $2.5 million payout to white supremacy. The racist cowards at the BOG negotiated behind closed doors "settle" a lawsuit
education Dec 9, 2019: The Istation Fiasco Continues On Friday the 13th, UNC's Board of Governors is meeting to orchestrate their $2.5 million payout to white supremacy. The racist cowards at the BOG negotiated behind closed doors "settle" a lawsuit
2020 elections Dec 5, 2019: Redistricting, it's over (for now) It's not too late to register with Flip NC for the December 8th SUPER Canvass coordinating with grassroots volunteers across NC. Join an existing canvass or knock on doors in your area with
icymi Dec 4, 2019: ICYMI This Week The only appropriate ICYMI This (two) Week(s) has to include both Patti's post from last Monday and Michelle's post from this Monday. They teach us something we could always relearn: that gratitude
education Dec 2, 2019: Educators Call for a Special Session I hope everyone had few moments over the last week to reflect and find time for gratitude. As Patti quoted last week from Anatomy of Gratitude with Brother David Steindl-Rast, a Benedictine monk
Nov 25, 2019: Happy Thanksgiving, we're taking a break! The clock is ticking! Register to be a Stamp NC Blue postcard captain by November 30! Details here. Our intrepid blog team is taking a break this week, we'll be back on December
2020 elections Nov 21, 2019: What's up with redistricting?!? Are you ready to work for change in 2020? Register to be a Stamp NC Blue postcard captain by November 30! Details here. Register with Flip NC for a December 8th SUPER Canvass
icymi Nov 20, 2019: ICYMI This Week There's still time to register with Flip NC for a December 8th SUPER Canvass coordinating with grassroots volunteers across NC. Join an existing canvass or knock on doors in your area with a
2020 elections Nov 18, 2019: Sign up NOW to be a 2020 postcard captain! Register with Flip NC for a December 8th SUPER Canvass coordinating with grassroots volunteers across NC. Join an existing canvass or knock on doors in your area with a few friends. Details at
2020 elections Nov 14, 2019: Disinformation, who can we trust? Urgent from Democracy NC re: Congressional redistricting hearings going on NOW. The NCGA has opened a public comment portal as part of the process. No telling how long it will be open, so
icymi Nov 13, 2019: ICYMI This Week The public comment portal on the redrawing of Congressional districts is still open! If you haven't left your comment yet, now is your time to ask the NCGA to: Draw Congressional maps that
education Nov 11, 2019: Thank You Governor Cooper for Standing with Educators Friday was a big day in North Carolina news. (Thank you to Wake North Carolina Association of Educators for the summary.) The Governor signed H377, the teacher steps bill; vetoed S354, the public
2020 elections Nov 7, 2019: Vote from the bottom up! Urgent update 3pm, from Democracy NC re: Congressional redistricting hearings going on NOW. The NCGA has opened a public comment portal as part of the process. No telling how long it will be
icymi Nov 6, 2019: ICYMI This Week Join Flip NC for the December 8th SUPER Canvass! On December 8, 2019, FLIP NC is coordinating with grassroots volunteers across North Carolina for a statewide SUPER CANVASS. The message is simple: When
education Nov 4, 2019: NCGA Adjourns Leaving So Much Up In the Air Join Flip NC for the December 8th SUPER Canvass! On December 8, 2019, FLIP NC is coordinating with grassroots volunteers across North Carolina for a statewide SUPER CANVASS. Our message is simple: When
2020 elections Oct 31, 2019: Don't be tricked this Halloween, help GOTV in 2020! Help Get Out the Progressive Vote! Stamp NC Blue (SNCB) is looking for dedicated volunteers to support our postcard campaign to get out the vote (GOTV) in NC leading up to the 2020
icymi Oct 30, 2019: ICYMI This Week Join Neighbors On Call for voter registration/ID training on Nov. 7, 6:30 - 8 pm, Durham SW Regional Library. Have you voted in your municipal election? If not, click here for
education Oct 28, 2019: Senate to Call a Veto Override Vote (and Other Attempts to Devalue Public Education) URGENT: Republicans in the state Senate have just sent notice that they intend to call a vote MONDAY NIGHT (That's tonight!!) to override Gov. Cooper’s veto of the GOP’s state budget
2019 Elections Oct 24, 2019: The country is a mess, why focus on the NCGA? Reminders & actions first: Have you voted in your municipal election? If not, click here for info about early voting sites and hours (now through Nov 1), your sample ballot, and how to
icymi Oct 23, 2019: ICYMI This Week Join Neighbors on Call on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 6:30 PM – 8 PM at Orange County Public Library (137 W. Margaret Ln., Hillsborough, NC) for Taking on NC Environmental Policy, a
education Oct 21, 2019: Rep. Horn for NC Superintendent of Public Instruction? Join Neighbors on Call on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 6:30 PM – 8 PM at Orange County Public Library (137 W. Margaret Ln., Hillsborough, NC) for Taking on NC Environmental Policy, a
2019 Elections Oct 17, 2019: Elections Are Coming! The hourly/daily news from DC can be consuming, but let's not forget that most of us have a 2019 election - municipal elections on Nov 5. VOTER PHOTO ID IS NOT REQUIRED
icymi Oct 16, 2019: ICYMI This Week ACTION ALERT: Contact your representatives and urge them to vote AGAINST the Duke Energy rate hike bill, SB559! It could get voted on next week! The NCGA is on break until Monday October
education Oct 14, 2019: Privatization of Public Education Denies Equal Opportunities The NCGA is out until October 21. Senator Berger says the Senate may wrap up by October 31. Stay tuned. Privatization of public education is not a new idea. We posted about it