Political columnist, Chardon Moore, shares her thoughts on Senator Edward Kennedy’s passing and the media coverage.

Why do we segregate ourselves based on our political affiliation? Chardon Moore examines who benefits from keeping us divided amongst ourselves.

Chardon Moore in her column, Wake UP! looks at political philanderers over the last decade on both sides of the aisle.

The voting breakdown of the NC Bullying Bill/School Violence Prevention Act which is on its way to Governor Perdue’s desk at this very moment!

Here are some key reasons to support the School Violence Prevention Act for the protection of ALL students in NC and what you can do to help.

The Obama Administration has been silent in regard to gay rights. Why? The answer may surprise you. Check out my columns here on OutImpact.com!

Political columnist, Chardon Moore’s latest Wake UP!: “Place Your Bets, Folks! Which State Will Be Next to Jump on the Same Sex Marriage Bandwagon?”

I want to share a story with you, from a brave young man I met while working in state government. He is a 17-year old high school student from Connecticut, and was thrilled when his state legalized gay marriage. The victory for equality in Connecticut inspired him to start cold-calling legislators in North Carolina, because he wanted to encourage them to enact similar legislation. He told me a heartbreaking story about his own experience as a gay teenager, but I was struck by his selflessness and courage. I felt compelled to share his story with you (with his permission, of course!)

Keep in mind as you read his story that he suffers from a form of autism which makes it difficult for him to use and understand language, adapt to changes in his routine or environment, and recognize when people are being disingenuous. The symptoms of his disability make his story all the more heartbreaking. The fact that he is able to so articulately share his story makes him remarkable.

Chardon’s Completely Un-Sexy But Very Useful Guide to Lobbying Your Government

How to be an Effective Advocate: Lesson #1

What is this???

Well, it’s not an exciting topic, but it is a necessity. Chances are, at least once in your life, there will come an issue so important to you that you will want to lobby your legislator. This un-sexy series will teach you the do’s and don’ts of getting them to listen to you. I can’t guarantee that they’ll do what you want, but your chances will be better than 90% of the constituents who complain to their elected official.

During his victory speech, Obama said, “…to those Americans whose support I have yet to earn, I may not have won your vote, but I hear your voices, I need your help, and I will be your president, too.”

It was a brilliant line, one that was surely dismissed by those for whom it was intended. The Hillary supporters who abstained or voted McCain in protest, or the Palin groupies who want the U.S. of A to be a Christian Theocracy, both believed Obama was an empty suit: a man full of beautiful rhetoric without the substance to back it up. To them, his words were meaningless.

However, he’s been going out of his way to prove that he wasn’t just blowing smoke.