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To Our Wonderful People’s Alliance Activists: Though it is true that the state of North Carolina voted for bigotry and discrimination, we are thrilled that our love for Durham remains well founded – with a whopping 70% of our friends and neighbors voting AGAINST the amendment.  (continue reading)

posted: May 10, 2012

posted in: Action Center, PAC

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Join PA for Screening of “Gasland”

posted: May 10, 2012

posted in: Action Center, Zoning and Planning

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Election Results Viewing at Motorco!

The PA Election Results Viewing and 2012 Primary Celebration will be held at  Motorco at 7:30pm! Here’s the Facebook Invite   Come celebrate TOGETHER, with YOUR community as the election results roll in. Our PA Poll Workers, Volunteers, and Candidates will roll in after the polls close at 7:30. We’ll have snacks, and of course Read More

posted: May 8, 2012

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Sign Up For POLL WORK!

We need all hands on deck! Please help us fill the gaps in our PA poll work coverage. Many people coming to vote are very appreciative of our materials! Help educate voters on candidates and about the Amendment. YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Email Lorisa to sign up for one (OR MORE!) shifts today!!

posted: April 25, 2012

posted in: Action Center, PAC

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751 South Threatens Jordan Lake Health and Durham Air Quality

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751 South Developers have formed a Super PAC in an attempt to BUY County Commissioners who will support their development. Thankfully, we have our People’s Alliance PAC. Through hundreds of small donations from progressive community members, like you, we are able to fight for clean water, clean air, and other important progressive issues.

posted: April 18, 2012

posted in: 751 Development, Campaigns, PAC, Zoning and Planning

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April Newsletter

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Our April Newsletter Features our 2012 endorsements and write-ups, amendment updates and events, and a tribute to Lynice Williams.  

posted: April 18, 2012

posted in: PAC

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Fracking Report

Continue reading for the Durham Joint City County Planning Committee report on hydraulic fracturing.

posted: April 17, 2012

posted in: Zoning and Planning

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March To the Polls AGAINST and Party at Motorco

RSVP to Facebook Invite Join us at Motorco, starting at 12:30 for great music, anti-Amendment swag, and rides to the polls to early voting. Here is the music line-up: 1:00-2:00-Greg Humphreys 2:15-3:00–Shawn Deena 3:15-4:00–Sad Magazine Join us at 11:00 at the corner of Corporation and Foster to march to the polls before coming to Motorco!

posted: April 16, 2012

posted in: Action Center

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Endorsements 2012

PAC endorsement meeting 2012

Over 100 members attended our March 29th endorsement meeting. Continue reading for our 2012 endorsed candidates.

posted: March 26, 2012

posted in: PAC

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Expectations for Charter Schools in Durham County

PA hosted a community panel discussion on March 7th to learn more about Charters in Durham and NC. Our members then voted on a list of expectations for Charter schools in Durham. Below is the final document that PA supports. Click here for a printer friendly file. Expectations for Charter Schools in Durham County Charters Read More

posted: March 14, 2012

posted in: Education Committee

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