by Thomas Mills | Jul 3, 2018 | Editor's Blog, North Carolina |
Republicans in the North Carolina legislature have spent almost as much time trying to rig the political process as they have dealing with the problems and issues that affect people’s lives. They also showed little respect for the voters, creating confusion and...
by Thomas Mills | Jun 29, 2018 | 2018 elections, Editor's Blog |
Republican Bob Orr is headlining an event for Congressional candidate Dan McCready along with Democrats Jim Hunt and Charlotte mayor Vi Lyles. The GOP immediately condemned him. Republican Party Executive Director Dallas Woodhouse said he’s “detested within our...
by Thomas Mills | Jun 28, 2018 | Editor's Blog |
Big government Republicans have begun another assault on Asheville and democracy. They’ve been trying to take control of the Asheville city council since former Senator Tom Apodaca’s ill-fated attempt to redistrict it a few years ago. Back when they first got control...
by Thomas Mills | Jun 27, 2018 | 2018 elections, Editor's Blog |
Republicans are pushing constitutional amendments in North Carolina that are neither conservative nor liberal. They are authoritarian. GOP leaders believe they can strip power from the governor and are confident that they can maintain control of the General Assembly...
by Thomas Mills | Jun 26, 2018 | Editor's Blog |
The photo is my view this morning and for the rest of the week. Last night, we had spot, whiting and croaker from the surf, blue crabs from the waterway, shrimp from the ocean, barbecue and slaw from Smithfield’s, local tomatoes and corn on the cob. Needless to...
