Larry Kissell, Democratic candidate for Congress in North Carolina's 8th District, instructing his students in World History at East Montgomery High School.

May 8 - Progressive Patriot Competition – Cast a vote for Larry Kissell now. The challenger receiving the most votes will receive a $5,000 contribution from the Progressive Patriots Fund for their 2008 election. Vote Kissell Now! Apr 28 - Farmers Saluted – "This Earth Day," Kissell's e-mail said, "I thought it important to consider an often unsung hero of the environmental movement that remains our best line of defense in securing the ultimate goal of environmentalism — our sustainable existence. That unsung hero is the local family farmer..." Read more... Apr 24 - Mill Hill Populism – "How can you know what's going on without knocking on these doors?" Kissell says, tromping through another soft green lawn, beaming at an elderly black couple kicking back on their front porch. "How can you know what these people are going through without talking to them?" Read more... Apr 19 - Gridlock on Farm Bill must be broken – A national, comprehensive energy program fully supporting ethanol as well as other forms of bio-diesel and renewable alternatives like solar and wind is the only way to help both our livestock and agricultural farmers continue to be the best in the world, and provide a long overdue food and energy defense strategy to keep America secure. Read more... Apr 14 - Hayes heavily invested in defense industry – The Center for Responsive Politics says Hayes ranks third in Congress when it comes to being heavily invested in defense-related companies. Hayes has between $9 million and $37 million of his personal assets invested in companies that have defense contracts... Read more... Apr 10 - Big Oil execs think rest of us are stupid – Congressman Robin Hayes has, for much of his career, voted in support of oil interests while failing to represent the interests of those who work for a living and still struggle to pay their bills. By his own account, the oil stock in his trust fund is worth millions. Since the time of his election, gas has gone from $1.22 per gallon to $3.29. Read more... Apr 8 - They Think We Can't Do Math – Just as gas prices reached an all-time high in America this week, Big Oil company executives were called to testify before Congress to explain their record profits generated last year. In their testimony can be found the true level of contempt they have for working men and women and just how far removed they are from normal life and middle class financial circumstances. Read more... Apr 6 - Kissell at VFW – "When I stood up, North Carolina stood up with me," Kissell said. "But you don't get to change things unless you win. The nation needs a new direction and changes with a new vision of America. I have a vision for change." Read more...