A New Generation of Leadership
The majority of the 2008-elected County Commission first took office decades ago. They’ve done a good job sometimes, and a less good job other times. During the economic-crisis of the last four years,...
View ArticleThe 5th Vote
In the last 15 years, there have been more than 30 elections, more than 100 races, and more than 500 candidates. In that time, the Durham People’s Alliance has never endorsed a single candidate under...
View ArticleLet’s Get to Specifics
At the League of Women Voters’ candidate forum on Tuesday, John called on all fourteen candidates for County Commissioner to tame their showmanship and get to specifics about what policies they intend...
View ArticleHelp Us Break The Record
Most Durham Commissioner campaigns have been funded by fewer than 50 donors, writing mostly checks in the hundreds and thousands of dollars range. But we’re not that kind of campaign. This is a...
View ArticleJohn Owens Endorsed by Rev. Kenney
Rev. Carl Kenney is a prominent Durham political blogger, community leader, and important voice in the conversation of a better Durham. We are proud that Rev. Kenney endorsed John Owens today for...
View ArticleDuke Democrats Join Team Owens, Endorse John
The Duke Democrats endorsed John for Commissioner yesterday, along with three other candidates. It wasn’t just their endorsement that mattered to the campaign, it was what they said in the endorsement....
View ArticleA New Day, in Durham
Good morning Durham, As you know, today is the first day of voting in this election. I’m sitting in the office now, about 5:30am, about an hour until sunrise. What will today bring? Tomorrow? This...
View ArticleShock, and Shame On the Commission
In stunned shock and horror, I sat while the Durham County Board of Commissioners side-stepped the Amendment 1 issue. The shock was that they really did duck the issue again. But the stunned horror...
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Team Owens launches new project to increase Anti-Amendment Turnout. Sign the petition @ www.voteforlove.org
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