Richard, I spent this week in Raleigh fighting for our values in the State Senate. While session should have wrapped up this summer, it has instead dragged on to become one of the longest in North Carolina history. However, I am not discouraged. Instead, this past week has only reaffirmed what I have set out to accomplish: flipping the Senate Chamber back to Democratic control. Click here if you are with me.(On a happier … Continue reading →
Happy Halloween Richard,In several hours, young ghosts and goblins will be knocking on our doors asking for trick or treats. While that’s pretty spooky, there is something that is much scarier- the GOP’s record while in power at the General Assembly:Women being forced to turnover their ultrasounds to the State of North Carolina 67 different tax increases on working familiesUnderfunding public school construction to the amount of $8 billion dollarsLuckily, we have … Continue reading →
Buncombe Democrats Welcome Postcards The Postcard Welcome program is underway. Postcards have been printed and distributed to cluster leaders along with lists of names and addresses of precinct members who have registered as Democrats since October 2018. In total, there are 3,300 newly registered Democrats in Buncombe County. Precincts and clusters will gather for Postcard Parties or write postcards at upcoming events. Be on the lookout for emails or calendar notices about postcard-related events in the coming … Continue reading →
Ready for a big change in 2020?Then join us for “Let’s All Vote!”Indivisible AVL is excited to launch a year-long voter engagement campaign called “Let’s All Vote!” aimed at getting progressive voters to the polls. If we do this, we will change the direction of our state and our nation. And 2020 starts now!Research shows that one-on-one conversations with “low-propensity” voters—those least likely to make it to the polls—have the biggest … Continue reading →
There’s a difference in cleaning and sanitizing…apparently it’s one of the biggest issues inspectors to produce farms are finding when they inspect to the FSMA Produce Safety Rules. This 2-page pdf is very helpful in explaining how to clean and how to sanitize. https://producesafetyalliance.cornell.edu/sites/producesafetyalliance.cornell.edu/files/shared/documents/Cleaning-vs-Sanitizing.pdf Cell: (919) 302-9538 Direct: (919) 334-2977 General office: (919) 788-1705 … Continue reading →
Tell the IRS:“Revoke the National Rifle Association’s tax-exempt status for mismanagement and the misuse of assets for personal benefit.”ADD YOUR NAMErichard―Thoughts and prayers aren’t cutting it.The NRA has our country by the throat, sacrificing child after child to their twisted interpretation of the second amendment.[1] The NRA has hijacked our politics for too long, propping up right-wing authoritarians who militarize our local police and create a culture of fear that … Continue reading →
Thank you for your continued interest in state government. I hope you will contact me if I can be of help. Keep in touch, *Please remember that you can listen to each day’s session, committee meetings and press conferences on the General Assembly’s website at www.ncleg.gov Once on the site, select “Audio,” and then make your selection – House Chamber, Senate Chamber, Appropriations Committee Room or Press Conference Room. Committees(Click on the Committee … Continue reading →
I’m the first Democrat to represent Ventura County in over 70 years. That makes my seat one of the most vulnerable in the entire country… and now I’m being challenged by a far-right Republican.I need you in this fight with me. Please, chip in $5 or $10 to my re-election campaign today! →RUSH A $5 DONATION →I hate asking you for money. I really do. But unfortunately, I have to, because I’m at risk … Continue reading →
SIGN THE PETITION: Stand with Elizabeth Warren to BAN Assault Weapons >>Elizabeth Warren just waged WAR on the NRA:Senator Warren is right. We MUST turn our anger into action.That’s why she released a fantastic plan to combat gun violence and wants to BAN assault weapons nationwide. But cowardly pro-NRA hacks will do anything to stop us — so we’re sprinting to collect 100,000 signatures this week to ban assault weapons. We need every caring … Continue reading →
, I am thrilled to announce that Former Secretary of State and Attorney General of North Carolina, Rufus Edmisten, has endorsed my campaign for Lieutenant Governor! In his press release, Rufus said, “I am endorsing Terry because I know that she is the most capable candidate and is willing to work with Governor Cooper to get North Carolina back on the right track. As Lieutenant Governor, Terry will be the ally we … Continue reading →