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Weekend Joe: I’m No Pollyanna
I think it may be time to consider where we Democrats are after the election and at the 60-day point of the second Trump presidency. I...

Mar 153 min read
Weekend Joe – Chuck’s Townhall Was Both Frustrating and Inspiring
I received an invitation to Chuck Edwards’ townhall only two days before the event. With such short notice, imagine my surprise—and...

Feb 224 min read
Weekend Joe – Elon and the Oligarchs
lon and the Oligarchs. No, it’s not the name of a new boy band. It’s my name for the billionaires intent on destroying democracy to...

Feb 163 min read
Weekend Joe – Ladies, They Are Coming After Our Right to Vote
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act , currently in Congress, could cost you your right to vote—especially if you changed...

Feb 62 min read
North Carolina’s Voting Rights: A History of Progress & Challenges
Voting is the foundation of democracy, yet access to the ballot has been a contested issue throughout U.S. history. In North Carolina,...

Feb 21 min read
🚨 Young Dems of Henderson County are Heading to Brevard! 🚨
This month, instead of our usual meeting, the Young Democrats of Henderson County are taking a road trip to join the Young Progressives...

Feb 23 min read
Weekend Joe: The Big Lie
Our Three Voices in Raleigh Are Failing Henderson County Our three voices at the North Carolina General Assembly— Senator Tim Moffitt...

Jan 272 min read
Protecting Your Vote: Update on the NC Supreme Court Race
Thank you to everyone who joined the NC Democratic Party’s urgent virtual briefing on the state of the NC Supreme Court race. If you...

Jan 263 min read
Weekend Joe: Henderson County Public School Issues
Our Henderson County Public Schools are under attack. Leadership We have seven members on our HCPS School Board. All are registered...

Jan 132 min read
Protecting Your Vote: Update on the NC Supreme Court Race
Thank you to everyone who joined the NC Democratic Party’s urgent virtual briefing on the state of the NC Supreme Court race. If you...

Jan 111 min read
Virtual Briefing: State of the Race
🚨 Join Us for an Urgent Virtual Briefing! 🚨 🗓 When: Sunday💻 Where: Online (link below) The North Carolina Supreme Court race has...

Dec 13, 20242 min read
Weekend Joe: A Betrayal of Trust – Guest Column by Carolann Connor
Our state reps are disrespecting us. Reps. Jennifer Balkcom and Jake Johnson, along with Senator Tim Moffitt, are part of the current...

Dec 8, 20241 min read
📣 Action Alert: Uphold the Veto of Senate Bill 382! 📣
The North Carolina General Assembly is putting politics ahead of people in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Instead of prioritizing relief...

Oct 15, 20242 min read
Channeling Pre-Election Anxiety into Action: Your Vote, Your Voice
As we approach the final stretch before the election, it’s natural to feel a mix of emotions—anticipation, hope, and yes, even anxiety....

Aug 29, 20241 min read
🍎 Join Us at the Apple Festival! 🍎
The Henderson County Democratic Party will have a booth at the Apple Festival this weekend, and we can’t wait to see you there! We’ll be...

Aug 3, 20241 min read
August Issues Forum
We are excited to announce this month's Issues Forum featuring Democratic House District 113 candidate Michelle Antalec. This is a...


Aug 2, 20241 min read
Meet Mo Green!
📢 Join us for a Meet and Greet with the candidate for NC Superintendent of Public Instruction! 📚 Date: Saturday, August 3 Time: 12:30 -...

Aug 2, 20241 min read
HC Senior Dems August Meeting
Join us for the Henderson County Senior Democrats August meeting! We're excited to welcome our special guest speaker, Lora Baker. Judge...

Aug 2, 20241 min read
Voting by Mail? Know the New Process!
🗳️ Democrats Fight for Your Voting Rights! 🗳️ Voting by Mail? Know the New Process! 📢 FOR NC Voters! For candidate info and more,...


Jul 30, 20241 min read
Mills River Dems Meetup
🗓️ Join us on Monday, August 5th from 5 to 7 PM at Appalachian Mountain Brewery, 45 N. Mills River Road, as we come together to plan our...
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