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PDNC endorses Hayes McNeill for DNC

Last night Progressive Democrats of NC endorsed Hayes McNeill for DNC. We encourage support for this progressive candidate who will speak for the thousands of North Carolinians who have not had a voice in the past. Please vote for Hayes at the State Convention this coming weekend.

TURN ON C-SPAN! ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT

URGENT - Kucinich delivering impeachment articles NOW!

Dear friends:

A few moments ago, (approximately 7:30 p.m. EDT), Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich
took to the floor of the House of Representatives to present 35 Articles of
Impeachment against George W. Bush. The House session is being televised live on
C-SPAN.

Hemp for Vermont Bill becomes Law today

It's time for legislators to become educated about this valuable crop.

Take action on NC Coastal Stormwater Rules

Please follow this easy to use link from North Carolina Conservation Network

As a result of ineffective state rules, we've witnessed the increased pollution of our coastal waters, including a rise in closures of our shellfish waters. Take action today to make sure our coastal waters are protected.

Blackwater secretly opens new facility on US-Mexican border

Southern California Residents Gear Up for New Fight to Stop Secretive Expansion by Military Firm Blackwater

Catawba River declared #1 most endangered river in the US

This river supplies drinking water to more than a million people along the way and supports the water needs of numerous coal and nuclear power plants. Duke Energy's renewal of its federal license to manage the Catawba is set to expire this year.

What would you ask McCANE???

Alright, get your lie detectors out...you can ask him anything but only his hair dresser knows for sure.

House Party for Jim Neal for Senate Sunday Feb 24th in Winston-Salem

You're invited to meet and speak with Jim Neal, candidate for US Senate. Hosted by Frank Eaton.

30,000 People Join Congressman Wexler's Call for Hearings in Just 24 Hours

In only the first 24 hours, more than 30,000 people have signed up online to join Congressman Robert Wexler's (D-FL) call for impeachment hearings for Vice President Richard Cheney.

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And Helms begat Reagan...


Arguably, Ronald Reagan's Helms enabled win in the 1976 NC primary was all the encouragement he needed to try again in 1980, setting the stage for the Reagan Revolution and synergistic escapades like this one...

TrueMeckDem on Myers Park Pat

"My opinion of Pat has changed over the years. I used to think he was truly a man of the people but the longer he has been mayor, the less I think of him.

As with most cities, Charlotte has three political parties: Dem, Rep, and Chamber of Commerce. Pat is definitely the puppet of the COC here. What is good for business is good for Charlotte and Pat ... very personable guy, he has gotten a bunch of Dems in these parts to vote for him but I don't trust him."

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