by Thomas Mills | Jun 10, 2019 | Abortion, Editor's Blog
The so-called “Born Alive” bill that Roy Cooper vetoed is the most controversial bill of the legislative session so far. The bill and the veto override are accomplishing the goals of the GOP and continuing a tactic that’s helped them maintain power. They are...
by Thomas Mills | May 20, 2019 | Abortion, Politics
Yesterday, Senator Mitt Romney said he didn’t agree with the Alabama abortion ban. Earlier, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said he believes the measure goes too far. Other Republican senators went on Sunday news shows to express their concern with the law. Even...
by Thomas Mills | May 17, 2019 | Abortion, Editor's Blog, Politics
For years, Republicans yelled, “If Democrats win, they’re gonna take your guns!” In response, conservative 2ndAmendment ideologues flocked to buy guns before they were banned and we now have far more guns per person floating around our society than any other country...
by Thomas Mills | Feb 19, 2018 | Abortion, Editor's Blog, Gun Control |
In watching the division that plagues so much of our politics, it seems each side has had some victories, meaning each side has had some losses. The liberals have generally won the culture wars over reproductive health and sexual orientation and identity....
by Thomas Mills | Jun 29, 2016 | Abortion, Editor's Blog, LGBT Rights, Voting Rights |
When the Supreme Court struck down the Texas law designed to shutter abortion clinics across the state, they also exposed the Orwellian deception that the current brand of Republicans uses to deny people’s rights. Texas Republicans said the bill was meant to protect...
by Thomas Mills | Jun 3, 2015 | Abortion, Civil Rights, Economic Development, Editor's Blog, Education |
Today’s political news will be dominated by the debate over whether or not to allow magistrates to forego their responsibilities to their jobs and opt out of marrying same-sex couples. The whole debate is depressing and a symbol of how far North Carolina has fallen....
