On behalf of the Progressive Democrats of North Carolina, Delmas Parker has expressed a clear vision for our party and our state. He knows we need a leader in Raleigh who understands why these points are crucial at this juncture in our time.
The PDNC Nominations Committee, consisting or Matilda Philips, Pete MacDowell, and Delmas Parker, recommends the following slate of candidates for election at the PDNC Convention on Friday, December 5th. Other members are also encouraged to run and to announce their candidacy to the nominations committee as soon as possible.
• President – Heide Kober
• 1st Vice President (Political Action Chair) - Mike Sprague
• 2nd Vice President (Membership Chair) - Pat Seibert
• 3rd Vice President (Outreach Chair) - Isaac Coleman
The following is an excellent article. Original may be found at http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2008/05/30/9310/
Published on Friday, May 30, 2008 by CommonDreams.org
You Might Be a Progressive If …
by Michael Schwalbe
Last week at the Democratic National convention in Denver, citizen journalist/blogger/NC activist Graig Meyer started an impressive series of video "mutual interviews" with several fascinating folks attending the convention. The first one is with North Carolina Democratic party Chair Jerry Meek.
From Pricey Harrison's August 22, 2008 Newsletter:
Greetings,
Education remains one of the main priorities of government in North Carolina and this year, even as we faced challenges in our economy, the General Assembly continued its strong investment in public schools.
In a surprise reversal. the state Attorney General's Office now says it's legal for the N.C. Community College System to admit illegal immigrants.
May 12, 2008
For immediate Release
Community Organizations Across North Carolina Support Access TO HIGHER
EDUCATION FOR IMMIGRANT STUDENTS AT COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Contact:
Graig Meyer 919-918-2170
Marco Zarate 919-467-8424
Tony Asion 919-835-1525
Raleigh, NC - We, the undersigned North Carolina organizations, support the
principle that all qualified students have access to education at NC's
community colleges. We believe that the education of our youth is essential
to the improvement of the quality of life for all North Carolinians.
