Ed Ridpath

You are invited to an Afternoon Reception in support of

Ed Ridpath,Democratic Candidate North Carolina House District 37

With Very Special Guest
Honorable David Price, US Congress North Carolina District 4

And Special Guests

Honorable Ty Harrell, Representative, North Carolina House District 41
Al Swanstrom, Democratic Candidate, North Carolina House District 36

Hosted by Apex Council Member
Honorable William Jensen

Sunday, May 18th, 2008 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 North Salem Street
Historic Downtown Apex

Platinum: $1000 Gold: $500 Silver: $250 Bronze: $100 Admission: $25

On Tuesday I discussed Equality NC's announcement that the State Personnel Commission had added protections for workers based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression to the 2008 State Personnel Manual.

Not long after that change went up on the state web site, the local anti-gay machinery went into high gear. Homo-obsessed House Minority Leader Rep. Paul Stam (pauls@ncleg.net) and the anti-gay bible beaters at the NC Family Policy Council publicly called for the removal of the fairness language. Because of a matter of the difference between "rules" and "policies" in the state, there's now a tussle over what this change means, as the non-discrimination policy has been adopted by the State Personnel Commission and it has not rescinded it.

In the end, the language adding the protections has been stripped from the web site over the fracas.

ENC Executive Director Ian Palmquist explains below the fold, as well as a look at the pro-LGBT candidate in the wings ready to unseat Stam.

Come on out and meet Ed Ridpath and other candidates, register voters, and show your pride at the Apex Peak Fest.

Sign up to volunteer at http://edridpath.com/event?key=142

In my “day job”, I am a professional working at the business and technical interface of a large company. I see the business needs to balance investments in equipment with investments in people. However, our current laws too often value capital over labor. To maintain our shared prosperity and the basics of the American dream, we must restore the balance of valuing hard work over wealth.

Today, the Raleigh News and Observer started a series on the sad state of Mental Health “reform” in North Carolina. The 2001 plan was to move care out of central State Hospitals into local communities and have private providers deliver much of the care. This reform was poorly planned, poorly executed, and most telling, went forward with too little oversight.

New Date: Thursday, March 27th.

Let's celebrate spring together and raise funds to support our grassroots campaign. Enjoy good food & drink, good company, and great art with fellow supporters. You deserve to be part of this progressive campaign to move North Carolina forward.

So please stop by the Lee Hansley Art Gallery, 225 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh on Thursday, March 27th from 5:30-7:00 PM. Suggested Admission: $25 and Sponsorships available: $100 Bronze, $250 Silver, $500 Gold, $1000 Platinum.

More information: www.EdRidpath.com, info@edridpath.com or call 919-567-2099