Mecklenburg County Democratic Party

01/20/2021

'History Has Its Eyes On Us.' Poet Amanda Gorman Seeks Right Words For Inauguration

We've seen a force that would shatter our nation rather than share it,

Would destroy our country if it meant delaying democracy.

And this effort very nearly succeeded.

But while democracy can be periodically delayed,

It can never be permanently defeated.

In this truth, in this faith we trust.

For while we have our eyes on the future,

History has its eyes on us.

https://www.npr.org/sections/biden-transition-updates/2021/01/19/958077401/history-has-its-eyes-on-us-poet-amanda-gorman-seeks-right-words-for-inauguration

At 22 years old, the Los Angeles native will become the youngest poet in recent memory to deliver a poem at a presidential inauguration.

01/20/2021

Democratic Women of Mecklenburg County

01/19/2021

Our MLK Day of Service event was a huge success! We collected much needed school supplies for Classroom Central from so many generous donors. Here are a few pictures.

01/18/2021

There is still time to participate in the MLK National Day of Service - https://mailchi.mp/meckdem/join-us-for-the-mlk-day-national-day-of-service-1630014

01/18/2021

Join us for the MLK Day National Day of Service

Support our local teachers and students through the Classroom Central Second Semester Re-Supply Drive!

01/18/2021

The Mecklenburg County Democratic Party is supporting our local teachers and students by partnering with Classroom Central for their Second Semester Re-Supply Drive. Drop off school supplies at our headquarters or make an online contribution today!

Across the country, Americans are coming together today to give back to their communities!

Join us for National #DayofService in honor of #MLKDay.

bideninaugural.org/events

01/15/2021

Franklin Graham

Are you defending God with lies?

Do you make your dishonest arguments for his sake?

Will you slant your testimony in his favor?

Will you argue God’s case for him?

What will happen when he finds out what you are doing?

Can you fool him as easily as you fool people?

No, you will be in trouble with him

if you secretly slant your testimony in his favor.

Doesn’t his majesty terrify you?

Doesn’t your fear of him overwhelm you?

Your platitudes are as valuable as ashes.

Your defense is as fragile as a clay pot.

Job 13:7-12 (NLT)

Shame, shame on the ten Republicans who joined with Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats in impeaching President Trump yesterday. After all that he has done for our country, you would turn your back and betray him so quickly? We have never had a president like him in my lifetime. He gave us lower taxes, a strong economy, and low unemployment. He made NATO take notice and pay their own way. He had the guts to take on North Korea and meet with their leader personally. He didn’t let China walk all over us. Just his Mideast peace initiatives in the last couple of months deserve a Nobel Peace Prize. He has defended religious liberty like no president before him, and that matters to all people of faith. He has worked to bring prison reform and secured our southern border. He defeated the ISIS caliphate in Syria, and he strengthened our military. He was also the most pro-life president we have ever had. But the House Democrats impeached him because they hate him and want to do as much damage as they can. And these ten, from his own party, joined in the feeding frenzy. It makes you wonder what the thirty pieces of silver were that Speaker Pelosi promised for this betrayal.

President Trump isn’t a perfect person. I don’t support or agree with some of the things the President said and did the last couple of weeks. January 6 was a low point in his presidency. We knew he had flaws when he ran for office in 2016. But I, and millions of others, voted for him because of the platform and policies he promised. I still support those. The Democrats have been trying to get rid of the President since the day he took office. What they did yesterday only further divides our nation. I hope President-elect Biden will keep his word and work for unity as he has said.

01/15/2021

North Carolina’s quiet, consequential LGBTQ victory

North Carolina’s quiet, consequential LGBTQ victory

An ugly chapter in N.C. history has passed

01/13/2021

Trump impeachment vote: Live coverage from the House of Representatives

It is official. Donald Trump just became the first President of the United States to be impeached twice. Ten Republican members joined their Democratic peers to vote for impeachment.

House Democrats will debate and hold a vote Wednesday to impeach President Trump for his role in inciting the deadly Capitol attack as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office. Follow here for the latest.

01/12/2021

PBS NewsHour

Trump Impeachment: The Sequel. Live proceedings now.

WATCH LIVE: House considers Trump impeachment

01/12/2021

The Constitution makes it clear: It’s time for Madison Cawthorn to resign | OPINION

The Constitution makes it clear: It’s time for Madison Cawthorn to resign | OPINION

It is shocking to write these words: Madison Cawthorn helped to incite a violent siege on the federal government, Jasmine Beach-Ferrara writes.

01/10/2021

Jill Dinwiddie, women’s rights advocate, was ‘principled and passionate until the end’

We are saddened to learn that Jill Dinwiddie has died. She helped get women elected to office, led campaigns to end domestic violence and advocated for women's rights. Jill was especially active in the fight for reproductive health care and Planned Parenthood. Our community is so much stronger thanks to Jill Dinwiddie.

Helping establish a new Planned Parenthood health center in Charlotte was among her proudest accomplishments, her family said.

01/10/2021

These Black Capitol Police Officers Describe Fighting Off "Racist-Ass Terrorists"

“If you’re going to treat a group of demonstrators for Black Lives Matters one way, then you should treat this group the same god damn way. With this group you were being kind and nice and letting them walk back out. Some of them got arrested but a lot of them didn’t. Everyone who came into that Capitol should have been arrested regardless if they didn’t take anything.”

Two Black officers told BuzzFeed News that their chief and other upper management left them totally unprepared and were nowhere to be found on the day.

01/07/2021

Pelosi threatens to pursue impeachment if Trump’s cabinet does not remove him using the 25th Amendment.

Pelosi threatens to pursue impeachment if Trump’s cabinet does not remove him using the 25th Amendment.

01/07/2021

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao just resigned.

01/07/2021

It's official. Congress just completed the count of the electoral college votes, finishing about 3:56 AM. Joe Biden will be the next President of the United States and Kamala Harris will be the next Vice President of the United States.

01/07/2021

Donald Trump's twitter account has been shut down by Twitter.

01/06/2021

Join the Inauguration

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, please consider participating in the Presidential Inauguration Committee's National Day of Service.

Join the Inauguration of President - Elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Vice President - Elect Kamala Harris

01/06/2021

Election Needles: Georgia Senate Runoffs

Best way to follow the Georgia Senate races. The needles are "in the blue" right now at 9 PM Tuesday night, but it is close.

Modeling the Senate runoff election results.

01/05/2021

We are saddened to learn that Dr. Mollie Camp Davis died on January 3, 2021. Dr. Davis was dedicated to equal rights for everyone. She was a Democratic Party stalwart her entire life. Dr. Davis was recognized for her work in social justice with the first Rosa Parks Award presented by the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party in 2006. The Democratic Women of Mecklenburg County presented her with the Pat Patton Democratic Woman of the Year Award in 2013 in recognition of her lifetime of activism. Please keep Dr. Davis and her family in your prayers.

12/29/2020

Coastal Sketch: Marc Basnight, the Squire of Manteo | Coastal Review Online

Today we mourn the loss of former NC Senator Marc Basnight. As the leader of the NC Senate for many years, Senator Basnight exemplified Democratic and North Carolina values. Our prayers are with Senator Basnight's family.

Marc Basnight was the most powerful politician in the state before his retirement last year from the N.C. Senate. He championed many measures to protect coastal resources. Diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease, Basnight talks about his career in the first of a two-part series. It's the only interview....

12/22/2020

In 2020, Alma Adams Advanced the Cause of Black Maternal Health

In 2020, Alma Adams Advanced the Cause of Black Maternal Health

Washington, D.C. – Since co-founding the Black Maternal Health Caucus in 2019, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) has been at the forefront of the fight for equitable health care for Black birthing persons. The year 2020 saw historic advances in public awareness and policy proposals, including the i...

12/10/2020

Roy Cooper Is No Unicorn. Here's How Other NC Democrats Can Win Like Him.

Roy Cooper Is No Unicorn. Here's How Other NC Democrats Can Win Like Him.

Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper outperformed most NC Democrats in the 2020 election. There is a lesson in this for the party.

12/09/2020

WBTV News

BREAKING: Gov. Roy Cooper has issued modified "Stay at Home" orders to help fight the spread of COVID-19 in N.C. 👉 https://bit.ly/2LiVJZY

12/08/2020

The Mecklenburg County Democratic Party headquarters will be open virtually only until further notice, due to the COVID-19 crisis. You may contact the county party at [email protected] or 704-525-5843. If you need to pick up items from the headquarters or bring something in, please contact us to make arrangements. We will be answering phone calls and emails. Please stay safe.

12/08/2020

Jeff Jackson

11/25/2020

Mecklenburg County Democratic Party's cover photo

11/24/2020

President-Elect Joe Biden: Official Transition Website

Here it is, finally. The official government page for the transition to the Biden-Harris administration.

President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris are ready for the work ahead. Learn how the Biden-Harris Administration will tackle our nation’s challenges. Let’s build back better.

11/24/2020

Rescue Puppy Gets Adopted By Joe Biden | The Dodo

Meet Major and Champ, our First Dogs-Elect!

Watch this little rescue puppy get adopted by Joe Biden You can help Delaware Humane Association save more dogs like Major by donating to: https://thedo.do/d...

11/20/2020

Lara Trump mulling 2022 Senate run in North Carolina: report

Lara Trump mulling 2022 Senate run in North Carolina: report

President Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, could become the next Trump on a ballot as she is reportedly considering a 2022 Senate run in her home state of North Carolina, according to a

11/19/2020

North Carolina’s First Black Female Chief Justice May Lose Her Seat to Aggrieved White Colleague

North Carolina’s First Black Female Chief Justice May Lose Her Seat to Aggrieved White Colleague

After a campaign full of racist dog whistles, the election is now going to a recount.

11/17/2020

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Contact: Austin Cook, [email protected]
November 17, 2020


Statement on the Race for Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court

Raleigh - Following counting updates the race for Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, NCDP Chair Wayne Goodwin released the following statement:

“With more than 2,000 wrongfully rejected absentee and provisional ballots yet to be included in the final tally, and with a statewide recount still pending, the race for Chief Justice is far from over. We will continue working to ensure that every vote is counted and fighting back against efforts to try to invalidate any North Carolinians’ ballot.

“Chief Justice Beasley has been a tireless advocate for equal justice for all North Carolinians, and we are confident that when this process has concluded and every voice is heard, she will continue that important work from the state Supreme Court.”

11/17/2020

Mecklenburg County Democratic Party's cover photo

11/17/2020

Ga. Sec. of State says Lindsey Graham suggested he find a way to toss legal ballots

Ga. Sec. of State says Lindsey Graham suggested he find a way to toss legal ballots

On Monday, Georgia's Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger told the Washington Post he has come under increasing pressure from Republicans—including Sen. Lindsey Graham—to throw away legal ballots.

11/16/2020

10 NC counties still haven't submitted final vote totals

10 NC counties still haven't submitted final vote totals

Several counties in North Carolina are still finalizing their final vote results.