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The Progressive Alliance of Henderson County is a merger of Progressive Women of Hendersonville, Progressive Organized Women, Hendersonville Huddle & the Silent Vigil for Immigration Reform, blending our energy and passion, working as one to strengthen our impact.
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After the election, it’s okay to feel a mix of emotions: anger, frustration, or even exhaustion. But we’re here to remind you: you’re not alone. If you are fired up and ready to take action, please know the Progressive Alliance is a home for you. Together, we can organize, mobilize, and fight back for the future we believe in.
We've ended our post-Helene Postcarding hiatus. This month we are focusing on Liberty and Justice FOR ALL. Join us December 13th at Trailside Brewing (874 Lenox Park Drive) from 4:30-5:30pm
Moving into 2025, we will still have a need for volunteers to create monthly suggestion sheets.
Need a small supply of our themed postcards? We'll try to work that out for you. Postage and pre-stamped plain postcards are available via USPS.com.
Download addresses for our legislators.
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Silent Vigil For Immigration Reform
There will be no Silent Vigil for Immigration Reform in December.
The Silent Vigil is looking for a new coordinator. Contact us for more information if you are interested in coordinating this once-a-month effort.
The Silent Vigil for Immigration Reform is on the third Friday of the month, in front of the Historic Courthouse.
Immigration reform is necessary and a bipartisan concern. Please join us to express your support for compassionate immigration reform.
VETO MESSAGE
N.C. SENATE BILL 382, “...TO MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR DISASTER RECOVERY...AND TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE LAW”
“This legislation is a sham. It does not send money to Western North Carolina but merely shuffles money from one fund to another in Raleigh. This legislation was titled disaster relief but instead violates the constitution by taking appointments away from the next Governor for the Board of Elections, Utilities Commission and Commander of the NC Highway Patrol, letting political parties choose appellate judges and interfering with the Attorney General’s ability to advocate for lower electric bills for consumers. Instead of giving small business grants to disaster counties it strikes a cruel blow by blocking the extension of better unemployment benefits for people who have lost jobs because of natural disasters. Finally, it plays politics by taking away two judges elected by the people and adding two judges appointed by the legislature, taking away authority from the Lieutenant Governor and the Superintendent of Public Instruction and more.
THEREFORE, I VETO THE BILL.
Roy Cooper, Governor. November 26, 2024.
Progressives are asked to support this VETO against legislative OVERRIDE, which may occur on or after noon, Monday, December 9. Please contact:
Rep. Jennifer BALKCOM, phone 919-733-5956 or email Jennifer.Balkcom@ncleg.gov
Rep. Jake JOHNSON, phone 919-715-4466 or email Jake.Johnson@ncleg.gov
Video editorial from Poor People’s Campaign: https://vimeo.com/1034067909?share=copy
Ran Coble editorial, Raleigh News & Observer: https://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/article296250119.html
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Hendersonville, NC 28792
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