Author: Deborah Ross

Millie Dunn Veasey

The remarkable story of Millie Dunn Veasey, a Raleigh native and WWII veteran, was featured in a North Carolina Museum of History blog on the history of North Carolina! I was proud to recognize her service to this country by renaming a Raleigh post office in her honor.

Trump’s Attempt To Cut Funding

North Carolina universities lead the way in research to improve the health of all Americans. I’m relieved that Trump’s attempt to cut funding for their groundbreaking research is on hold for now, but this fight is not over.

Allison Riggs Won Her Election

This fight isn’t over, but I’m glad to see the judicial system affirm what we already know. Millions of North Carolinians voted, and Allison Riggs won her election to the NC Supreme Court fair and square.

Unelected and Unvetted

Right now, President Trump is ceding his responsibility by letting Elon Musk, an unelected and unvetted billionaire, run the government.

NC Native Among Hostages Released by Hamas

I’m glad to see the Siegel family reunited after this horrifying experience. Now we need to make sure all the other hostages held by Hamas are freed and the ceasefire deal continues.

Project 2025

Trump claims he’s never heard of Project 2025, but the way he’s governing looks an awful lot like he is following the playbook.

Justice Allison Riggs Won Her Election

Justice Allison Riggs won her election fair and square. But her opponent is trying to throw out 65,000+ votes in his quest for power, including ballots from members of our military.

NC Rep. Joe John

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my friend Rep. Joe John. I am wishing peace and comfort to his family during this difficult time.