“Because of these and many more of Mark Meadows’ positions that my wife and I disagree with, we are actively supporting the alternative for the 11th Congressional District, Democrat Phillip Price.”
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ASHEVILLE, NC
Letter writer: Discussion will center on vote fraud book
“One possible response might be citizen-organized exit polls as our only way of knowing if the official vote counts are true or not.”
Local Move to Amend hosts David Cobb Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Jubilee!
Buncombe County activists will host the Move to Amend coalition‘s spokesperson and 2004 Green Party presidential candidate, David Cobb, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m., at Jubilee! Community’s Celebration Space in Asheville. Cobb’s stop in Asheville is part of a national tour to raise awareness about corporate influence in U.S. politics following a 2010 […]
Over 200 march to Asheville federal building to protest corporate personhood
Over 200 people showed up for a rally this afternoon protesting the Citizens United decision and calling for a constitutional amendment banning corporate personhood. The protesters marched from Pritchard Park to the federal building in downtown Asheville. Photo by Bill Rhodes
Asheville Board of Realtors faces “political advocacy” dues increase
The National Association of Realtors wants a $40 dues increase, noting that last year’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Citizens United offers new opportunities “to maintain and grow our political power in this new landscape.” That ruling opened the door to increased corporate spending for elections at all levels, including local ones. The Asheville Board of Realtors is asking its members to share their opinions on the dues increase.