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Protect Your Voting Rights Now
New proposed rules from BOE could harm voters. Act now!
5 days ago1 min read


Fight against the SAVE Act Now
The SAVE Act requires proof of citizenship before you can register to vote. Under SAVE you have to go physically to a voting office to re-register to vote. You will need a passport, a passport card, or an embossed birth certificate. Contact Ted Budd and Tom Tillis NOW and demand they vote against SAVE. The Senate vote is coming soon. Thom Tillis Phone: 202-224-6342 Ted Budd Phone: 202-224-3154 The SAVE Act has other nefarious implications. The SAVE Act requires every
Mar 131 min read


Join the 'Women for Roy' Coalition
Roy Cooper's Senate campaign is actively building a Women for Cooper coalition! The coalition will bring together supporters who are interested in getting involved and staying connected. The campaign will share next steps and opportunities to engage with everyone who joins. If interested, you can complete this sign-up form .
Mar 61 min read


21,000+ women in Henderson County could be impacted!
More than 21,000 women in Henderson County could lose their right to vote if the SAVE Act is passed.
Feb 161 min read


Weekend Joe - New Bill Is Another Attempt to Suppress Voters
NC House Bill 127, currently in committee, is yet another thinly veiled attempt at voter suppression. This bill places unnecessary restrictions on how North Carolinians can register to vote. Many trusted organizations — like the League of Women Voters and even the Henderson County Democrats — regularly host nonpartisan voter registration drives. In fact, I registered to vote at one of these events in downtown Hendersonville two years ago. These drives make registration access
May 11, 20252 min read


The GOP's Courtroom Coup: 66,000 Voters on the Chopping Block
Justice Allison Riggs won her election. Not once — but twice. Two separate recounts confirmed her victory in the race for North Carolina’s Supreme Court. But that hasn’t stopped the North Carolina GOP from trying to overturn the will of the voters. With help from a Republican-majority panel on the Court of Appeals, they’re now attempting to throw out more than 66,000 legally cast ballots. In a 2-1 partisan decision, the court ruled that voters whose registrations may not meet
Apr 4, 20252 min read


Local Notes: Henderson County Boards and Committees Summaries
Stay informed on your local government! Via The League of Women Voters , here are recent Henderson County Boards and Committees monthly...
Mar 17, 20251 min read


Action Item: Unite and Resist for International Women's Day
On March 8, gather in downtown Asheville to honor the relentless pursuit of justice and equality by women throughout history and protest...
Mar 5, 20251 min read


Action Item: Speak Out Against NC HB 127
Contact your North Carolina state legislators and tell them to vote no on HB 127 . The N.C. General Assembly is considering HB 127, which...
Mar 3, 20251 min read


Resource: 5 Calls
Many of our advocacy action items involve calling your representatives to make your voice heard directly to the Senators and Congress...
Feb 27, 20251 min read


Take Action: Speak Out Against the SAVE Act
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act , currently in Congress, could cost you your right to vote—especially if you changed...
Feb 16, 20251 min read


Good Read: Olson's Seven Rules for Dealing with Autocrats
The idea of playing the game you’re in vs. the one you know (or the one you wish you were in or thought you were in) is really essential...
Feb 13, 20251 min read


Rally in Asheville: The People vs. Griffin
It's the people's turn to say: Reject Griffin's challenges — and respect our votes! 📅 Date: Monday, February 17 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM -...
Feb 8, 20251 min read


Take Action: $1 Billion for WNC Recovery
Make your voice heard! Our Take Action posts include specific ways you can make an impact today. According to Blue Ridge Now , Governor...
Feb 8, 20251 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 6, 20252 min read


10 Things You Can Do to Defend Democracy
From The Democracy Docket : “My advice is to take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten...
Feb 2, 20251 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 missed it, you can watch the recording here . If Your Vote Was Challenged If you are one of the voters on Griffin’s list , we’re sorry he thinks your vote is something to be trifled with! You didn’t do anything wrong. Your vote has been counted, and we are fighting to make sure it stays counted. There’s no action required from you right now, th
Jan 27, 20252 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 Republicans. Three of the members, including the Board Chair, are reasonable. The other four have an agenda that includes: Introducing some form of Bible instruction during the school day. Eliminating “woke” instruction (and presumably “woke” teachers). Guarding against instruction using Critical Race Theory. Banning books deemed inappropriate (t
Jan 26, 20253 min read


Have a Voice in Local Government: Serve on the Hendersonville Board of Adjustment!
(Position is for Hendersonville City Residents only ) Are you a Hendersonville City resident? Are you looking for a way to make a...
Jan 21, 20251 min read


Make Your Voice Heard at the Henderson County Commissioner’s Meeting on February 3rd!
This is your opportunity to advocate for the issues that matter most to you. The Henderson County Commissioner’s Meeting is on February...
Jan 21, 20251 min read
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