Here I come again with those pesky facts. I have been looking at the President’s deployment of National Guard troops in LA, Washington, DC and (soon) Chicago.

Thomas Hill passed away on Monday, September 29, in Asheville, North Carolina. In 2014, he was honored to run as the Democratic nominee...

Quick quiz: How much of the US budget do you think was going to USAID? Find out Now.

One of the most confusing topics of these turbulent times is tariffs.

Laura Bannister is HCDP's Ramsey Award Winner. In addition to her accomplishments, "her upbeat personality and determination are infectious."

New Medicaid rules are coming — but not until after the 2026 midterms . That timing is no accident. Here’s what you need to know about the changes quietly passed by the GOP in Congress — with full support from Chuck Edwards — and what they could mean for hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians. 🔹 1. Delayed Accountability The changes passed in the so-called “one big beautiful bill” won’t take effect until 2027 , long after the 2026 mid-term elections . That delay conveni

Hendersonville, NC – Reid Barwick has officially announced his candidacy for a seat on the Henderson County Public Schools Board of Education. Barwick says his campaign is driven by a concern that too many students are graduating unprepared for life beyond school. He emphasizes the need for pathways outside of college, including trade skills, vocational programs, and practical knowledge that lead to independence and meaningful work. “If a student isn’t college-bound, it seem

For years, the Henderson County Democratic Party was lucky to have an office space that cost just $900/month — a rare deal that gave us room to organize, host meetings, train volunteers, and support Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts that helped drive local success. That chapter has closed. Rental prices in Hendersonville have skyrocketed, with most commercial space going for around $17–18 per square foot. Finding the right headquarters now means planning ahead and building a re

Hendersonville resident, small business owner, and community advocate Lynne Russo is officially running for the North Carolina House of Representatives, District 117. Over the past year, Lynne has been a strong voice for Western North Carolina’s recovery after Hurricane Helene—fighting for small businesses, advocating for strong public schools, and pushing for the rural infrastructure our communities need to thrive. Her campaign slogan, “Fighting for YOU,” reflects her comm

Senator Bernie Sanders is coming to Asheville on Sunday, August 10 , for a powerful evening of music, movement, and momentum. As part of his national “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, Bernie is bringing the conversation straight to our backyard — and this is your chance to be there in person. This event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is required to reserve your spot. 📍 Location : Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville📅 Date : Sunday, August 10

Attending Henderson County Board of Commissioners’ meetings can often be sleep-inducing. At other times, the normally somber proceedings are punctuated with tiny bomblets of “what did they just say?” moments. The sound system in the Historic Courthouse is not always up to the task, and the Commissioners sometimes use its inadequacy to render their comments inaudible to much of the audience. Auditory challenges aside, the July 23rd meeting was notable for a challenge by the tw

Wednesday, July 30 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM (ET)📍 Virtual — Join from anywhere!🔗 RSVP Here North Carolina voters are under attack—again. Even after Justice Allison Riggs’s victory, the Griffin List—a secretive effort to purge voters from the rolls—has resurfaced in a new form. This time, it’s more targeted and more dangerous. That’s why we’re organizing a Virtual Phone Bank with Justice Anita Earls and NCDP Chair Anderson Clayton to fight back. We need to help our most vulnerable n

Debuting over the summer solstice, The Foxfire Dispatch is a podcast that shows how s mall sparks can light the way to positive change. Hendersonville City Councilwoman Gina Baxter and Granville County's Liz Purvis are the hosts of the new show, which taps into North Carolina culture and invites people who may have been on the margins of politics to see that there is space for them to get involved. “We want people to see politics as accessible and relevant and interesting,”

A sweeping and dangerous piece of legislation just passed the Senate by a narrow margin — and now it’s headed back to the U.S. House of Representatives for a final vote. This bill isn’t just another budget negotiation. It’s the Project 2025 playbook written into law — and it would devastate families, gut environmental protections, and unravel decades of progress. Rep. Chuck Edwards (NC-11) needs to hear from you now .📞 Call his office at (202) 225-6401 and tell him: Vote

Efforts in the NC General Assembly could prevent local government from controlling unbridled development.

Justice Allison Riggs spoke with Henderson County Democrats just two days after being sworn in to continue serving on the NC Supreme Court despite 6 months of efforts by her opponent to change the rules of the election after the fact.

The Henderson County Democratic Party is committed to politics grounded in justice, inclusion, and nonviolence. We want to be absolutely...

This year, the Henderson County Democratic Party proudly showed up in full force for Hendersonville Pride . Thanks to the generous support of the LGBTQ+ Caucus of the NC Democratic Party , we were able to host two booth spaces—one of which we dedicated to a protest sign-making station for the upcoming “No Kings Day” rally . The station was a hit all day long, as people of all ages joined in to express their outrage, their hope, and their pride through powerful handmade messa

Sally Schubert Haas has deep roots in Henderson County. She first began visiting in 1959 after her grandparents retired here from Chicago. She remembers going to a play at Flat Rock Playhouse when it was housed in a tent and seating was “in the round.” In the 1970s, Sally’s grandparents were among the first to move to Carolina Village. Sally continued vacationing in Hendersonville every year, staying at Florilina Court, which is now The Cottages of Flat Rock. In 2020, she and

"Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost." – Thomas Jefferson, 1786 Chuck Edwards recently ranted in an irony-filled opinion piece published by the Citizen-Times (link here). He claimed that mainstream media is biased and accused Americans of only consuming media that supports their existing biases. Edwards called for “fair and unbiased news coverage” – something we can all support. In that spirit, would he be open to all