Showing posts with label politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label politics. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Top 13 Local Political Stories of 2009
I've put together my list of the top thirteen Asheville political stories for 2009. Go over to Scrutiny Hooligans and have a look. Add any that I missed!
Saturday, August 01, 2009
Rally for Jenny Bowen
Jenny Bowen is one of the reasons Asheville is Asheville. Creator of the Faces of Asheville project, and the Asheville ABC series, she is now running for City Council. She has the kind of voice and vision we need in Asheville.The Vortex Cabaret is proud to present a special edition of our show as a rally & fundraiser for the Jenny Bowen Campaign. It will be held at Eleven on Grove Street. Admission is $7. The doors open at 9 PM for a meet-and-greet with the candidate, with the main show starting at 10 PM. Please come out to support a much-needed progressive voice in Asheville city politics.
Sunday, April 05, 2009
Assemble, Build, Connect
Fellow Asheville Lovers!
I had to miss the March 15th discussion at Rosetta's Kitchen on "Supporting Indy Media & Community Journalism,", but I am looking forward to more upcoming meetings in the Asheville ABC series:
"a series of conversations that attempt to cover the most prominent community issues, opportunities & challenges as best understood by a group of volunteers involved in various levels of community service & action. These conversations are meant to Assemble, Build & Connect proactive ideas that can effectively create positive infrastructure and opportunities for the Asheville & WNC region."
More information, links to further discussion, and volunteer opportunities can be found at the Asheville ABCs portal. (There's a facebook community too if you just can't get outta that site these days.....)
I had to miss the March 15th discussion at Rosetta's Kitchen on "Supporting Indy Media & Community Journalism,", but I am looking forward to more upcoming meetings in the Asheville ABC series:
"a series of conversations that attempt to cover the most prominent community issues, opportunities & challenges as best understood by a group of volunteers involved in various levels of community service & action. These conversations are meant to Assemble, Build & Connect proactive ideas that can effectively create positive infrastructure and opportunities for the Asheville & WNC region."
More information, links to further discussion, and volunteer opportunities can be found at the Asheville ABCs portal. (There's a facebook community too if you just can't get outta that site these days.....)
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
You're Invited to the Shuler/Mumpower debate
From my email inbox:
I just got a call from Matt Mittan, who asked for a little help spreading the word to local bloggers. At the mump/shuler debate tomorrow (thursday, 3-5 p.m.) at WWNC's studios, Mittan will have both a media room and a blogger room. He wants local bloggers to know that they are welcome to come live blog from that room, if they are interested. Folks who want to should e-mail him: matt@takeastandshow.com
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Monday, May 05, 2008
Voting Day!
BlogAsheville is, of course, an inclusive community that doesn't specialize in any sort of political stance. In the spirit of ecumenism and in the light of our moment in the national spotlight tomorrow, I thought I'd cruise our local blogosphere to see what folks are saying.
Ashvegas has predictions.
A Year In Asheville captured Free Hugs and Silver Statue Girl.
Cecil Bothwell (who's running for Buncombe County Commission) has a post on the weird robocalls.
Kai Schwandes at Brainshrub has a history of North Carolina ballot access.
Chasing The Bread Truck was a Hillary supporter, but she's switched to Obama.
Eat Bees looks at Obama's controversies and responses.
A Girl Named Boo unbunches your panties with a public service announcement.
Appalachian Scribe asks if Hillary is closing the gap in NC.
Hillbilly White Trash is perseverating on Obama's vague associations.
Jennifer Saylor offers a Grassroots Guide to Neighborhood Political Volunteerism. She also writes her picks for the Democratic primary.
Liminal Screeds has Obama on Asheville's Abbey Road.
Mountain Xpress has oodles:
- Michelle Obama at UNCA
- Local candidates fundraising information
- Their voter guide to the County Commissioners and Republican Congressional candidates
Pancho's Via links to the fun New York Times graphic journalism on Asheville and Yancey County.
Petulant Rumblings is a hedonistic hailstorm of politics. Just go read.
randallt says that Hillary is making it hard to like her.
Restless Mama went to Barack The Vote.
Scrutiny Hooligans, like Petulant Rumblings, is nonstop chock-a-block politics from national to county. I have a voting advice guide for folks if they're interested.
Bruce Mulkey covered Michelle Obama's visit to UNCA.
The Mills River Progressive goes off on the extended primary season in Make It Stop, Part II.
The War In Context has more on how ridiculous the Wright thing is.
Thunder Pig has a teaser of the Republican Gubernatorial candidate debate in Asheville.
Pokey Sticks and Politics has photos of Chelsea Clinton.
Undercover Blue is also loaded with thoughtful political posts. I can't pick one. Go read.
What To Expect When You're Expecting went to see Bill Clinton at Asheville High School.
Where's the Outrage? is Dr. Errington Thompson's ongoing political infofest. Like so many other excellent political blogs in this town, you'll have to go read it because I can't pick anything.
Ashvegas has predictions.
A Year In Asheville captured Free Hugs and Silver Statue Girl.
Cecil Bothwell (who's running for Buncombe County Commission) has a post on the weird robocalls.
Kai Schwandes at Brainshrub has a history of North Carolina ballot access.
Chasing The Bread Truck was a Hillary supporter, but she's switched to Obama.
Eat Bees looks at Obama's controversies and responses.
A Girl Named Boo unbunches your panties with a public service announcement.
Appalachian Scribe asks if Hillary is closing the gap in NC.
Hillbilly White Trash is perseverating on Obama's vague associations.
Jennifer Saylor offers a Grassroots Guide to Neighborhood Political Volunteerism. She also writes her picks for the Democratic primary.
Liminal Screeds has Obama on Asheville's Abbey Road.
Mountain Xpress has oodles:
- Michelle Obama at UNCA
- Local candidates fundraising information
- Their voter guide to the County Commissioners and Republican Congressional candidates
Pancho's Via links to the fun New York Times graphic journalism on Asheville and Yancey County.
Petulant Rumblings is a hedonistic hailstorm of politics. Just go read.
randallt says that Hillary is making it hard to like her.
Restless Mama went to Barack The Vote.
Scrutiny Hooligans, like Petulant Rumblings, is nonstop chock-a-block politics from national to county. I have a voting advice guide for folks if they're interested.
Bruce Mulkey covered Michelle Obama's visit to UNCA.
The Mills River Progressive goes off on the extended primary season in Make It Stop, Part II.
The War In Context has more on how ridiculous the Wright thing is.
Thunder Pig has a teaser of the Republican Gubernatorial candidate debate in Asheville.
Pokey Sticks and Politics has photos of Chelsea Clinton.
Undercover Blue is also loaded with thoughtful political posts. I can't pick one. Go read.
What To Expect When You're Expecting went to see Bill Clinton at Asheville High School.
Where's the Outrage? is Dr. Errington Thompson's ongoing political infofest. Like so many other excellent political blogs in this town, you'll have to go read it because I can't pick anything.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Thursday, August 23, 2007
City Council Debate
The Citizen-Times is about to live blog the first debate of the city council candidates: www.citizen-times.com. Check it out. The debate starts at 12:30 p.m. at the North Asheville Country Club. Thirteen of the fifteen candidates plan to be there.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Brainshrub Live Blogs the Green Party Convention
There's some Green blogging going on over at Brainshrub. Paul V and Kai Schwandes are covering the event.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
On Buncombe County: The Political Graveyard
Buncombe County has had it's share of great politicians. From R.B. Vance to Zebulon Weaver to Thomas L. Clingman, Buncombe politicians are held in state at the strangely appointed The Political Graveyard. The Political Graveyard offers lists of:
Politicians who were born in Buncombe County
Politicians who lived in Buncombe County
Politicians who died in Buncombe County
Cemeteries and Memorial Sites of Politicians in Buncombe County
The site actually offers dead politicians from across the nation. This is just the Buncombe piece. Check it out if you're into necrophilia, history, politics, or some combination of the three.
Politicians who were born in Buncombe County
Politicians who lived in Buncombe County
Politicians who died in Buncombe County
Cemeteries and Memorial Sites of Politicians in Buncombe County
The site actually offers dead politicians from across the nation. This is just the Buncombe piece. Check it out if you're into necrophilia, history, politics, or some combination of the three.
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