North Carolina has the dogwood as the state flower, the cardinal as the state bird, the plott hound as the state dog, the Fraser Fir as the state Christmas tree, and the emerald as the state gem. We also have the channel bass (red drum) as the state fish. But that needs to change. I … Continue reading North Carolina’s State Fish – the Red Herring
HB2
Open letter to Rep. Julia Howard – Why are you a primary sponsor of HB2 and not defending it?
Dear Rep. Julia Howard (R) – Davie, Forsyth County, The April 3, 2016 edition of the Winston-Salem Journal carried a front-page article from Richard Craver entitled “Lawyers: law has wider impact” which talked about the variety of implications of HB2 other than the “bathroom” issue. While it is no secret that I and many others … Continue reading Open letter to Rep. Julia Howard – Why are you a primary sponsor of HB2 and not defending it?
My post on DianeRavitch.net – asking for the Network for Public Education to not cancel conference in Raleigh in regards to HB2
I have been fortunate to have Dr. Diane Ravitch post some of my op-eds and open letters on her national blog. She posted this one yesterday. Take a look if you can and if you are anyone who advocates for public education, there is space left for the conference in Raleigh for April 15-17. I'll … Continue reading My post on DianeRavitch.net – asking for the Network for Public Education to not cancel conference in Raleigh in regards to HB2
Berger’s petition for McCrory is the funniest petition ever. And the saddest.
To state it simply, the website http://www.standwithmccrory.com might be the single funniest petition that I have ever laid eyes upon. And at the same time, it might be the saddest attempt to alleviate the valid criticism laid upon those who passed this discriminatory law. First, the humor. I do not know what is more hilarious, … Continue reading Berger’s petition for McCrory is the funniest petition ever. And the saddest.
Open Letter to Sen. Tom Apodaca concerning HB2 – You Brought it all Upon Yourself
Dear Sen. Apodaca, Last week I wrote an open letter to both Rep. Tim Moore and Lt. Gov. Dan Forest on their active roles in convening a special session of the General Assembly to craft, push, and pass the most prejudiced piece of legislation in recent memory. I noted that it was sadistically ironic that … Continue reading Open Letter to Sen. Tom Apodaca concerning HB2 – You Brought it all Upon Yourself
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