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Continue reading for our February Newsletter, filled with PA-PAC election news, a special membership meeting notice, and more!
Find out what PA is doing locally and how YOU can help stop the marriage amendment in NC. Visit our Action Center now to sign-up!
The lifting of the NC cap on charter schools has brought charter schools to the forefront of the education debate. A special membership meeting has been called to provide PA members with information about current NC charter law. It will include a discussion about the pros and cons of charter schools for North Carolina. The membership Read More
posted: February 9, 2012
posted in: Education Committee
People’s Alliance is partnering with local education groups for a screening of the documentary The Inconvenient Truth Behind Waiting for Superman. Made by teachers and community activists, this documentary challenges the assumptions behind the education reform movement and the film Waiting for Superman. Join us on Sunday, February 19th at 2:30 p.m. at the North Read More
posted: February 8, 2012
posted in: Education Committee
Join us on Tuesday, January 31st for our first membership meeting of 2012! Click here to RSVP through our Facebook event page.
posted: January 18, 2012
posted in: Minutes and Meetings
Find out what PA is doing locally and how YOU can help stop the marriage amendment in NC. Visit our Action Center now to sign-up!
posted: January 5, 2012
posted in: Uncategorized
If you recall, the PA education committee re-formed less than two years ago. We are proud to say that our education committee has turned into a force to be reckoned with! The group worked with others on the Durham Public Schools (DPS) budget and with their intense lobbying and creative negotiations were able to save all but Read More
posted: December 20, 2011
posted in: Education Committee
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We have just concluded a stellar year for PA-PAC. Thanks to a fortuitous series of events, we succeeded in electing progressive council members, and assisting in the re-election of Mayor Bill Bell. We want to thank Mayor Bell and council members Diane Catotti, Steve Schewel, and Eugene Brown for their willingness to serve the citizens Read More
posted: December 20, 2011
posted in: PAC
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Join PA as we celebrate the 2011 elections, our hard working volunteers and members, and building a progressive Durham! RSVP to the Facebook Invitation PA Party Flyer
posted: November 4, 2011
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People’s Alliance is partnering with local education groups for a screening of the documentary The Inconvenient Truth Behind Waiting for Superman. Made by teachers and community activists, this documentary challenges the assumptions behind the education reform movement and the film Waiting for Superman. Join us on Sunday, November 20th at 2:30 p.m. at the Main Read More
posted: November 2, 2011
posted in: Education Committee
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Click Here to sign up for a shift passing out our endorsement cards at the polls for Early Vote. (Please note the three tabs on the bottom of the spreadsheet with sign-ups for the three different polling locations). Check back soon for November 8th Sign Ups!
posted: October 18, 2011
posted in: PAC
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Click here to view our endorsement card. Mayor Bill Bell has provided steady political leadership for the City of Durham, and has presided over a period of growth and economic revitalization. His approach is sensible and effective. Even in a period of economic downturn, Durham’s transformation while Bill has been mayor has been nothing short Read More
posted: October 17, 2011
posted in: PAC
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