by DJ | Sep 23, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Community Events
Dear Fellow Democrats, Today I’m feeling many emotions as we mourn the death of a gentle, giant warrior, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Although I’m very sad and my heart is heavy, I’m reminded that I am not powerless. I’m sharing with you a message from...
by DJ | Sep 19, 2020 | Blog
Yesterday was Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and the beginning of the Jewish High Holidays. They culminate ten days later on Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah celebrates the creation of our world. The period following it is known as the Days of Awe; it’s a time to...
by DJ | Sep 19, 2020 | Blog
“Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” Ruth Bader Ginsburg 2020 began with the death of my beloved father, former federal judge and civil rights champion Nathaniel R. Jones. And then the hits just kept coming, clouded in a never-ending deadly...
by DJ | Sep 8, 2020 | Activities, Blog, Community Events
Come to a Yard Sale held at the Democratic Headquarters on September 12 from 8:30am to 12pm. All donations go to the Democratic Women of Jackson County. All types of items will be available for purchase (except clothing) and all safety precautions will be available....
by DJ | Sep 8, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Community Events, Election Central, Legislative Watch
A MESSAGE FROM MOE … The first two debates are in the books and we are already looking ahead to Wednesday, when the third debate will be held at Southwestern Community College in Sylva. I hope you share my view that this race is about who can best serve the needs of...
by DJ | Sep 8, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Community Events, Legislative Watch, News
by DJ | Sep 6, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Community Events, Election Central, Legislative Watch
Plan to Vote Voting begins today, September 4th. The election is underway and starting today the first ballots are being mailed to those who have already submitted their ballot requests. In this election you have three distinct ways to vote. First, by Absentee ballot...
by DJ | Aug 29, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Election Central, News
A Message from CD11 Chair Kathy Sinclair Vote the Entire Ballot, Stay Safe and Make Sure Your Vote Counts VOTE THE ENTIRE BALLOT! Did you know that North Carolina has the 3rd longest ballot in the entire country? That means you will need to be well informed about...
by DJ | Aug 3, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Election Central, Legislative Watch
A MESSAGE FROM MOE … I recently moved into a new house in Asheville and have been opening old boxes of memorabilia long stored away. I discovered this picture from my 25-year career in the Air Force, when I served in Saudi Arabia during Operation Southern Watch.There...
by DJ | Jul 28, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Election Central, Legislative Watch
by DJ | Jul 28, 2020 | Blog, Legislative Watch, News, Uncategorized
A Message from CD11 Chair Kathy Sinclair I hope each of you are in good health, staying safe, and wearing a mask in public. Wearing a mask protects others and reduces the spread of COVID-19. We all want small businesses to re-open safely and be able to remain open. ...
by DJ | Jul 27, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Election Central, Legislative Watch
CAMPAIGN MANAGER GRAEME MCGUFFICKE HERE … This was an important week for the Moe Davis for Congress Campaign. Col. Davis made a national TV appearance on MSNBC’s Morning Joe and received an endorsement from North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper. (click on picture to see...
by DJ | Jul 27, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Community Events, Election Central, Legislative Watch
Join Indivisible CommonGround WNC and Swing Left Asheville to make calls on Wed. 7/29 at 6-9 pm for 6th Generation Jackson County rep, Joe Sam Queen (HD-119). Make sure he is re-elected and stop GOP Gerrymandering! Register at this link:...
by DJ | Jul 25, 2020 | Blog, Uncategorized
On Saturday June 20th, the Russian town of Verkhoyansk recorded its highest temperature ever. The town located above the Arctic Circle recorded a record temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. This is another indicator of the true effects of climate change. Siberia...
by DJ | Jul 24, 2020 | Blog
Immediately after declaring independence in 1776 our founding fathers adopted a motto for the new country. That motto is “E Pluribus Unum” meaning “From many, one.” The many at that time in our history included the 13 colonies and “the countries from which these...
by DJ | Jul 9, 2020 | Blog, Community Events, COVID-19 Updates, Uncategorized
by DJ | Jul 8, 2020 | Blog
by DJ | Jul 5, 2020 | Blog
I recently read “The Miserable People” by John Pavlovitz. He gave me a good insight into the people who support Trump, but it also concerned me because Pavlovitz exposed the aggression & anger of his followers. Then I heard Trump speak on Friday night, July 3rd. ...
by DJ | Jul 1, 2020 | Blog
I’ve been mulling over what it is in the American psyche that makes us so angry and so prone to turn that anger into violence. One of my touchstones for understanding the United States is Mark Twain’s The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn. Pap, Huck’s father, is too often...
by DJ | Jun 27, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Issues
The unexpected primary victory of Madison Cawthorn brought national attention to North Carolina’s 11th congressional district for at least three reasons: Mr. Cawthorn is only 24 years of age; President Trump endorsed his opponent; and that opponent came in first in...
by DJ | Jun 26, 2020 | Blog, Issues
I read an intriguing article in the latest issue of The Atlantic magazine (July/August, 2020): Anne Applebaum’s “Trump’s Enablers and the Judgment of History.” It’s an obvious preview of her forthcoming book, Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of...
by DJ | Jun 21, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19 Updates
Across the globe political leaders have all managed COVID-19 differently. Some leaders have taken quick decisive action to stop the spread. Some waited until the last minute to take any effective action. Others, such as Brazilian President Bolsonaro are still in...
by DJ | Jun 21, 2020 | Blog, Community Events
The People of Sylva had their voices heard on Saturday, June 13th. Hundreds of citizens gathered in downtown Sylva to show their support for more regulation to prevent the abuse of power by law enforcement. They also called for more transparency of police departments....
by DJ | Jun 21, 2020 | Blog
Charles Dickens’ novel title, A Tale of Two Cities, is one of the most borrowed phrases of all time. Yet, on June 20, 2020, I kept coming back to it. On that date the Poor People’s Campaign substituted a virtual three-hour affair for the in-person event they had...
by DJ | May 19, 2020 | Blog
Our current President appears to have a decided affection for adjectives: “Sleepy” Joe, “Mini” Mike, “Lyin’” Ted, “Fat” Jerry. There’s even a Wikipedia site dedicated to them (check out “List of Nicknames used by Donald Trump”). However, his range of adjectives is...
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