Recent Comments
Re: “The GOP's anti-union stance could backfire”
For the record, Taft-Hartley, the 1947 federal law which allowed "right to work" for less was passed by a Republican Congress over the veto of a Democratic president, Harry Truman.
Re: “The miseducation of Pat McCrory”
Excellent column. Thanks!
Re: “2012 General Election Endorsements”
Denise,
While you're making changes to your guide, how about reconsidering your endorsement of a Labor Commissioner who cares so little for North Carolina workers she doesn't even think they should be guaranteed to earn at least a minimum wage? http://bit.ly/PcrBfo
Thanks
Re: “2012 General Election Endorsements”
I CANNOT believe that you endorsed Cherie Berry for Labor Commissioner. You said you had to hold your nose - well you didn't have to endorse in her race at all! You chose not to endorse in the race for Insurance Commissioner despite Wayne Goodwin's contested race and clear track record of standing up for North Carolina consumers.
But to me this is the most salient fact you failed to consider: Cherie Berry is so lame as Labor Commissioner that she doesn't even believe North Carolina's wage slaves should be guaranteed at least a minimum wage! That's the startling admission she volunteered to a right-wing, anti-worker interest group this year: http://bit.ly/PcrBfo.
I mean, really? Seriously? Your pick for **Labor Commissioner** is someone who **wants to repeal the minimum wage**?
And you blithely overlooking Cheri Berry's equally contemptible refusal to go on the record against child labor or her refusal to meet with farm labor advocates brings great shame on this publication.
Re: “Saturday: A fair in Raleigh of, by and for 99% of the people”
Nice preview, Bob! These same folks came together a couple of weeks ago on Bicentennial Mall to welcome lawmakers back to town in a big, new way. I'm sorry you missed that one!
Re: “Tracy Cline removed from Durham DA's office”
Good! Tracey Cline was crazy.
Re: “A Fair Fight on Tax Day”
Tax Day this year is gonna be a brawl!
See photos of the champions, download the FIGHT! flyer, and more on the Fair Fight tumblr! http://fairfightnc.tumblr.com/