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Showing posts with label Emails. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Emails. Show all posts
Monday, August 24, 2015
Keep North Carolina Waters Safe
Thank you for standing up for North Carolina,
Saturday, August 16, 2014
From the Hill: Congress goes after the police.
By Mike Lillis
Lawmakers are targeting police with new and old pieces of legislation in the wake of riots in a St. Louis suburb sparked by the killing by a police officer of an unarmed black teenager.
Much of the focus has been on the heavy military equipment many local police agencies have received from the Pentagon under a 1991 law meant to combat drug dealers.
Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said Friday that program will not get a rubber stamp when it comes up for reauthorization later this year.
Friday, August 15, 2014
News from The Hill: Gov. Rick Perry indicted for abuse of power
By Jesse Byrnes
Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) was indicted Friday by a grand jury in Austin for threatening to veto funding for the state's public integrity unit.
A complaint was filed last year claiming that Perry abused his official powers by threatening to veto $7.5 million for public corruption prosecutors in the state.
On Friday, a grand jury indicted Perry on two felony counts – coercion of public official and abuse of official capacity, according to The Associated Press.
From my email inbox
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Net Neutrality
Tomorrow the FCC will begin a process that could either kill or save Net Neutrality. We need to speak up now.
Net Neutrality is what stops powerful Internet corporations like Comcast and Verizon from singlehandedly killing websites by making them impossibly slow.
Time is of the essence. Will you click here to sign Demand Progress's petition to the FCC?
Without Net Neutrality, your local cable company could simply decide the website of a campaign you support -- and they don’t -- will start loading 0.001% as fast as the other campaign's website, because they can; or heavily disable a political organizing tool online that’s being used to topple dictatorships abroad, or even fighting bank bailouts at home.
Internet service providers could promote content that they own, and undermine content from their competitors.
They can shake down start-ups and artists and blogs for fees — and put them out of business if they don’t pay up.
When the FCC meets, we need to make sure they stand up for an Internet that's for everybody -- not just Comcast, Verizon, and the other mega-ISPs.
Add your name here to hold the FCC accountable.
Thanks.
-Demand Progress
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
ICYMI: 27 Dems support GOP bill to delay ObamaCare Penalty
By Pete Kasperowicz
The House voted Wednesday to delay tax penalties for failing to buy health insurance this year under ObamaCare, a vote that reflects growing Republican frustration with President Obama's selective implementation of the law.
Members voted 250-160 in favor of the bill, which attracted the support of 27 Democrats.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Raleigh Event -email share
Raleigh
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- The SHS Alumni Rotary Park 1v1 Challenge
- SALSA SUNDAY AFTERNOON @ 3:30 PM followed by evening Swing Dancing
- Bassbunny Productions Presents: COVERT BASS
- Tu sei fatta d'amianto – Preorder
- MEETING OF THE NC GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMON CORE STUDY COMMITTEE – Thurs, Feb. 20 at 10:00 am
- Martial Arts Business Explained
- BLAM (BONNAROO LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY)
- ***** NOBODY HAFFI KNOW******
- ***** NOBODY HAFFI KNOW******
- GODDESS ENT AND NUVO LOUNGE PRESENTS "NOBODY HAFFI KNOWS"
- Feb 07,2014: First Friday – Work of Artist Ann Etheridge
- Feb 07,2014: First Friday – When It Falls, When It Flies
- Feb 07,2014: First Friday – Trajectories
- Feb 07,2014: First Friday: Landfill Dogs – Shannon Johnstone
- Feb 07,2014: First Friday – Inner Harmony… Learning from the Buddhist Spirit
- Mission Critical-Ending the School-to-Pr*son-Pipeline in Wake County
- Feb 07,2014: First Friday – Fractured
- Feb 07,2014: First Friday at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
- Feb 07,2014: First Friday at Contemporary Art Museum
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Have you read the Lies that NC Values is pushing about Enda?
No comment is needed on my part,
- ENDA creates a new special right for someone who claims to be homosexual, bisexual, or transgendered to sue business owners.
- Businesses owned by well-meaning and honest people will be forced to give special rights to men who choose to dress and act like women and women who choose to dress and act like men, regardless of the business owners’ own beliefs or religious faith.
- ENDA will pave the way for frivolous litigation that will make lawyers millions on the backs of America's small businesses.
- ENDA could force small businesses across North Carolina to choose between fighting an expensive and lengthy lawsuit and closing up shop.
- ENDA could be used as the instrument with which all businesses in our country will be cleansed of their Christian beliefs or of their opinions that certain jobs are not suitable for those with “gender identity” or “sexual orientation” disorders.
This law sets a dangerous precedent and poses a direct threat to religious liberty in America and our First Amendment freedoms.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Can you Believe this: GOP to have a Job well done party
Executive Committee Meeting Cancelled---Join the DCGOP at the Thankful Tuesday Rally in Raleigh!!!
The Durham Republican Party Executive Committee previously scheduled for Tuesday, July 16th at 7pm is CANCELLED to allow all Durham County Republicans to attend the Thankful Tuesday Rally in support of our Legislators.
The Thankful Tuesday rally will occur July 16th at 5pm in Raleigh. Republicans and supporters from all over the state will rally to thank our Legislators for a job well done at the NC General Assembly (16 W Jones St, Raleigh, meeting behind the Legislative Building on Halifax Mall). Click here for a map.
Take the opportunity to join your Durham GOP friends in this peaceful gathering and meet with our GOP Majority members and leaders!
All the GOP has Done, has made us the laughing stock of the Nation. They screw over 70,000 people from unemployment, them blame Obama for it, attack women, told them they know women’s bodies better then women do.
Basically this Thankful Tuesday is nothing more then a sausage fest
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Email concerning the Moral Monday Rally on the 17 of June 2013
This Monday, June 17, the people of North Carolina will once again meet in Raleigh for the 7th wave of Moral Mondays, and we encourage you to be there!
Hundreds of North Carolinians are showing their dismay and opposition to the General Assembly's regressive agenda by participating in civil disobedience and being arrested. Thousands more are showing their support for Moral Mondays by attending a rally and joining the protest!
This Monday has a special emphasis on health care and environmental justice - and we'll also be sending Gov. McCrory a message that "we are not outsiders." Look for a table on the Halifax Mall that will have materials you can use to make a sign showing where you're from or what issue you're there to support. Or bring your own sign with you (you'll have to fold it up if you go inside the General Assembly building). We'll be taking pictures to show the world that this movement is diverse and home-grown.
We look forward to seeing you at 5 PM on Monday, June 17 at the Halifax Mall behind the General Assembly (use 300 Salisbury St., Raleigh in your GPS). For information on the orientation for participating in nonviolent civil disobedience, call the NC NAACP office at 919-682-4700.
Forward together!
Democracy North Carolina is a nonpartisan organization that uses research, organizing, and advocacy to increase voter participation, reduce the influence of big money in politics and achieve a government that is truly of the people, for the people and by the people.
Democracy North Carolina
1821 Green Street, Durham, NC, 27705
919.286.6000 | www.democracy-nc.org
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Email Share: Tell your Senator to Pee in Cup first
Yesterday, the North Carolina Senate passed a bill requiring applicants of the welfare program known as WorkFirst to first pay for, and then pass, a drug test before enrolling in the program.
Needless to say, we were pretty pee-ed off this morning.
But the good news is this bill is not law yet. With your help, we can send a strong message to our lawmakers. You can send a pee cup to your State Senator with a small $8 donation to Action NC.
This state gives money to many groups of people, including our elected officials and corporate executives, who receive millions in tax credits and government contracts. It’s disgusting (not to mention illegal!) to see lawmakers single out just one group for extra scrutiny. This group happens to be the state’s poorest families who have the least power or influence to abuse the government system.
Tell the NC General Assembly that if they are going to require drug tests for North Carolina residents, then they should pee first.
On top of that, there seems to be no need for the law. The state’s own estimates show that the drug test program may not save a dime and could cost more than $2 million per year. This is a ridiculous cost for a political stunt.
Come on - you know you're pee-ed off! Tell your legislators that unless they are willing to pee first, no one should have to do it.
Kevin Rogers
Director, Policy & Public Affairs
Action NC
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Senate approves Kerry for secretary of State
By Julian Pecquet and Ramsey Cox
The Senate approved one of its own to become President Obama's second secretary of State in a near-unanimous vote on Tuesday.
Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) sailed through the chamber in a 94-to-3 vote, with Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) and Texas Sens. Ted Cruz (R) and John Cornyn (R) casting the only “no” votes.
Senate Calendar - January 30, 2013
The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website.
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY
2013 SESSION
SENATE CALENDAR
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Senate Convenes - 12:00 p.m.
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Legislative Day 2
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CALL TO ORDER
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Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President
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PRAYER
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The Reverend Peter Milner, Senate Chaplain
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JOURNAL APPROVAL
RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED ENROLLED
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES
INTRODUCTIONS
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
VETO MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SPECIAL ORDERS
GENERAL ORDERS
2013 Senate Bill Filing Deadlines
Drafts
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To Bill Drafting
by 4:00 p.m.
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Filed in Senate
by 3:00 p.m.
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Local Bills and Resolutions
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
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Public Bills and Resolutions
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Friday, March 15, 2013
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
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CROSSOVER DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013
SARAH LANG
Principal Clerk
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House Calender - 1/30/13
HOUSE CALENDAR
2nd Legislative Day
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
House Convenes at 12:00 Noon
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Thom Tillis, Speaker
CALENDAR
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
(Three digit rooms = Legislative Office Building – Four digit rooms = Legislative Building)
Thursday, January 31
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Room
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Time
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APPROPRIATIONS
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643
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10 minutes after recess
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FINANCE
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544
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10 minutes after recess
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2013 House Deadlines
Drafts
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To Bill Drafting
By 4:00 PM
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Filed in House
By 3:00 PM
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Bills recommended by
Study commissions
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Tuesday, February 19
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Wednesday, February 27
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Bills recommended by
State Agencies
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Tuesday, March 12
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Wednesday, March 20
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Local Bills
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Wednesday, March 20
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Wednesday, April 3
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Public Bills &
Resolutions
(Not Appropriations or
Finance)
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Thursday, March 28
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Wednesday, April 10
by 1:00 pm*
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Public Bills
(Appropriations and
Finance)
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Wednesday, April 24
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Wednesday, May 8
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Crossover Deadline: Thursday, May 16
Eligible to file in 2013 but no deadlines:
(1) Redistricting bills for House, Senate, Congress or local entities (H).
(2) Ratification of amendments to the Constitution of the United States (H).
(3) Adjournment resolution (H & S).
*Note time difference from other filing deadlines.
Denise G. Weeks
Principal Clerk
Monday, November 26, 2012
Equality Federation Announces Fran Hutchins Hire
Dear Friends,
Equality Federation is extremely pleased to announce the hiring of Fran Hutchins as the Director of Member and State Services effective December 1st. Fran brings to the Federation more than ten years of experience with progressive non-profit organizations in the fields of LGBT rights, poverty, homelessness, and other social issues, as well as extensive academic research and writing experience.
Fran has worked on several state-level ballot measure campaigns in California and Maine. Most recently, she served as Regional Field Director for Mainers United for Marriage, the successful 2012 campaign to win marriage for same-sex couples in Maine.
Her involvement with state-level groups is part of what drew her to the position at the Federation. “In my work with Equality Maine,” says Fran, “I’ve seen the transformative effect state-level advocacy can have on small communities; this experience has reinforced my commitment to building powerful non-profit advocacy organizations and networks.”
In addition to her work in LGBT advocacy, Fran has worked as a Summer Associate with Jumpstart, a national early education organization, as a Policy and Planning Analyst for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, and as the Development Coordinator for CHIRLA, a leading immigrant rights group.
Fran completed her MBA at the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she focused her study on strategic and financial planning and will complete her Masters of Public Policy and Public Administration there in May 2013.
I am thrilled to have Fran on staff and am looking forward to the positive impact she will have on the Federation team and our member organizations. Please join me in welcoming Fran to Equality Federation.
In solidarity,
Rebecca Isaacs
Executive Director
Equality Federation is extremely pleased to announce the hiring of Fran Hutchins as the Director of Member and State Services effective December 1st. Fran brings to the Federation more than ten years of experience with progressive non-profit organizations in the fields of LGBT rights, poverty, homelessness, and other social issues, as well as extensive academic research and writing experience.
Fran has worked on several state-level ballot measure campaigns in California and Maine. Most recently, she served as Regional Field Director for Mainers United for Marriage, the successful 2012 campaign to win marriage for same-sex couples in Maine.
Her involvement with state-level groups is part of what drew her to the position at the Federation. “In my work with Equality Maine,” says Fran, “I’ve seen the transformative effect state-level advocacy can have on small communities; this experience has reinforced my commitment to building powerful non-profit advocacy organizations and networks.”
In addition to her work in LGBT advocacy, Fran has worked as a Summer Associate with Jumpstart, a national early education organization, as a Policy and Planning Analyst for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, and as the Development Coordinator for CHIRLA, a leading immigrant rights group.
Fran completed her MBA at the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she focused her study on strategic and financial planning and will complete her Masters of Public Policy and Public Administration there in May 2013.
I am thrilled to have Fran on staff and am looking forward to the positive impact she will have on the Federation team and our member organizations. Please join me in welcoming Fran to Equality Federation.
In solidarity,
Rebecca Isaacs
Executive Director
Friday, November 16, 2012
Email Share, ThinkProgress
Today’s Top Three
The Progress Report is on hiatus for the rest of November. In the meantime, check out three important posts from ThinkProgress you don’t want to miss today:
1. GOP Rep Admits CIA Approved U.N. Ambassador’s Talking Points On Libya
2. Republican Poll Worker Complains About High Turnout Among ‘People Of Color’
3. Hostess Blames Union For Bankruptcy After Tripling CEO’s Pay
Monday, October 29, 2012
Reselling your stuff make become illegal thanks to the Federal Court and the Supreme Court
Read about the case here, click
Are you in? More than 3,000 sites -- including prominent allies like the Electronic Frontier Foundation -- have signed up to take part in today's day of action. The Supreme Court is hearing that case that will decide if you have the right to resell the things you own.
Ebay, Craigslist, and even the old-fashioned garage sale are under threat.
Sites will be using our ribbons and ball-and-chain icons to sound the alarm about the Kirtsaeng vs John Wiley & Sons case:
The Supreme Court might side with Big Business and decide that you don't have the right to resell things that were made abroad: books, clothes, iPhones -- almost anything.
If you're planning to take part, please click here to grab the code for one of those icons, and post it on your site! (And maybe write up a blurb about why you're taking a stand.)
Here's what it'll look like:
We expect to have a legislative fight on our hands come winter, no matter how the Supreme Court rules. So we want to drive thousands of emails to lawmakers before Big Business sics its brigade of lobbyists on them.
Whether or not you're posting on your site, will you spread word to your friends -- and especially anybody who you know who sells things online?
You can use these links, or forward the email below:
If you're already on Facebook, click here to share with your friends.
If you're already on Twitter, click here to tweet about the campaign: Tweet
Are you in? More than 3,000 sites -- including prominent allies like the Electronic Frontier Foundation -- have signed up to take part in today's day of action. The Supreme Court is hearing that case that will decide if you have the right to resell the things you own.
Ebay, Craigslist, and even the old-fashioned garage sale are under threat.
Sites will be using our ribbons and ball-and-chain icons to sound the alarm about the Kirtsaeng vs John Wiley & Sons case:
The Supreme Court might side with Big Business and decide that you don't have the right to resell things that were made abroad: books, clothes, iPhones -- almost anything.
If you're planning to take part, please click here to grab the code for one of those icons, and post it on your site! (And maybe write up a blurb about why you're taking a stand.)
Here's what it'll look like:
We expect to have a legislative fight on our hands come winter, no matter how the Supreme Court rules. So we want to drive thousands of emails to lawmakers before Big Business sics its brigade of lobbyists on them.
Whether or not you're posting on your site, will you spread word to your friends -- and especially anybody who you know who sells things online?
You can use these links, or forward the email below:
If you're already on Facebook, click here to share with your friends.
If you're already on Twitter, click here to tweet about the campaign: Tweet
Dennis Morgan demands Ann Coulter to apologize for using the R-word (retarded).. Also Please Sign Petition
I'm a Republican, and I'm not voting for President Obama, but that doesn't matter. This isn't about Democrats or Republicans, it's about right and wrong. And calling anyone a "retard" or "retarded" is just plain wrong.
When Ann Coulter uses that word, she's telling bullies all over America that it's okay to make fun of special needs people like my son. Even worse, she's insinuating that my son is stupid or less human just because he has a disability.
When my son was born, the doctors said he had a 1% chance of living. He has been in and out of hospitals his whole life, and he has technically died several times. But Caleb is a fighter, and he always pulls through.
My son has fought to stay alive for twenty years. He deserves better than to be insulted by someone looking to score cheap political points.
I know that Ann Coulter just says things like this to get attention, and part of me doesn't want to give her any more. But the things she said this week were just too much for me. She needs to know that her words hurt parents like me and children like mine. If she wants attention, she needs to find some other way to get it.
Thank you,
Dennis Morgan
Norlina, North Carolina
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
VoteforMarriageNC hold Presser at NCGA concerning Domestic Violence
Via email,
Tami Fitzgerald, bring a bunch of lawyer together to say that if Amendment 1 passing it won’t impact NC Domestic laws.
Jeff Hunt, a District Attorney from Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania Counties said, "I urge the public to take a look at this. Do not fall for false analyses. I am amazed that these claims are even being made by lawyers, but I can assure you that the Amendment does not weaken our protections of children. It does not weaken the 50b and 50c protections. It does not weaken domestic violence protections in any way."
These are some that were there..
Phil Berger Jr – DA, Prosecutorial District #17A (Rockingham County)
Locke Bell – DA, Prosecutorial District #27A (Gaston County)
Wallace Bradsher - DA, Prosecutorial District #09A (Caswell and Person Counties)
Raven Byrne – Family Law Attorney (Wake County
Garry Frank – DA, Prosecutorial District #22B (Davidson and Davie Counties)
Jay Gaither – DA, Prosecutorial District #25 (Burke, Caldwell and Catawba Counties)
Jeff Hunt – DA, Prosecutorial District #29B (Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania Counties),
Sheriff Terry Johnson – Alamance County
Tom Keith – Fmr. DA, Prosecutorial District #21 (Forsyth County),
John Snyder – Fmr. DA, Prosecutorial District #20B (Union County)
Jerry Wilson – DA, Prosecutorial District #24 (Avery, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, and Yancey Counties)
Sheriff Carey Winders – Wayne County
Paul Wright – Fmr. Superior Court Judge
Each one a lawyer who in the pass has lie in court, have used double talk to get their clients off of major charges all for Money.. In the future they would most likely used the Amendment for their clients in Domestic Violence and Child Custody cases.. Simply but can we really trust this group of lawyers to really speak the truth. No we can’t. With Phil Berger being one of, while just look what he has done in the NCGA.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Email-Share: Fitzsimon and others--Thursday evening
Chris Fitzsimon and others from the respected NC Policy Watch, a project of the NC Justice Center, are in Greenville this Thursday for an event. Please help spread the word about this program on Thursday, March 8, at 7 pm about what is happening in our state government. It is entitled
Out-of-Control Tour Stop
Bought, Paid For & Out-of-Control
It’s time to rein in NC’s far right lawmakers
You can get more information here:
http://statevoices.salsalabs.com/o/509/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=198
You may have read Chris Fitzsimon's columns in various places. Regardless of one's political orientation, it is important that we pay attention to and discuss the work of our political leaders in Raleigh. The legislation they produce impacts our city and all our lives. This event will likely be lively and informative. Unfortunately, I have City Council that night, but plan to come by IF Council ends on time.
The event is at the UU, 131 Oakmont. Greenville NC
Friday, March 2, 2012
NC Groups against Amendment 1 has Brian Brown Worried
Brian Brown from NOM is worry that we here in NC against Amendment 1 that in the last days before the May Ballot vote, that we will launch a massive campaign blanketing the NC TV and radio with lies and scare tactics. I guess he scare that we might actually win..
See email letter from Brain Brown..
Dear Marriage Supporter,
I'll keep this short, but the need in North Carolina is urgent.
We've just learned that gay marriage supporters in North Carolina have been stockpiling mountains of cash.
It's looking almost certain that in the final days before the election, they will launch an all-out air war, blanketing North Carolina TV and radio with ads full of lies and misinformation about the Marriage Protection Amendment—using scare tactics to maximum effect before we have a chance to respond.
It's a bold strategy—but we can't let it succeed. And the only way we can fight back is if we have the resources to get our message out to voters. In a fair fight, the truth will prevail—but without the resources to mount an aggressive ad campaign of our own, it won't be a fair fight.
He is afraid that we will be the first southern state to vote this ballot measure down,
If our opponents were to steal victory in North Carolina, it would be devastating for the cause of marriage nationwide—and they know it.
So lets really piss them off and vote this down.. lets be the first and only southern state to vote down this constitutional Amendment concerning marriage.. Let’s show him and the world that NC won’t go back to those days of Jim Crow.. Lets show them that NC is ready for future
