Profiles


  • Nancy Willow

    Nancy Willow is a longtime North Carolinian from Asheville and an advocate for LGBTQ equality.


  • Maddie Policastro

    Maddie Policastro is a summer intern for Cardinal & Pine and a rising senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill studying journalism and political science. They have also worked for The Daily Tar Heel, Carolina Connection and North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC — covering politics and other NC news.


  • Alexandra Forter Sirota

    Alexandra Forter Sirota is the Executive Director of the NC Budget & Tax Center


  • Trinity Murchie


  • Richard Ojeda

    Maj. Ret. Richard Ojeda is a United States Army veteran who served for 24 years, including 16 at Ft. Bragg. Richard is a father of three living in Aberdeen, and is seeking the Democratic nomination for North Carolina’s 9th congressional district.


  • Martin Henson

    Martin Henson lives in Raleigh. He is an advocate and executive director of BMEN Foundation, which convenes Black men to address issues in their lives and communities. See his work at MartinHSpeaks.com.


  • Billy Corriher

    Billy Corriher is the state courts manager at People’s Parity Project Action, which is organizing for a democratized legal system that empowers working people, and a former freelance journalist.



  • Robert Brandon

    Robert Brandon is the President and Founder of Fair Elections Center, a non-partisan organization dedicated to safeguarding the future of our democracy through innovative efforts focused on voting rights and civic engagement.


  • Karishma Desai

    Karishma Desai is a content writer and communications specialist with over a decade of experience. She was formerly a TV host and graduated with a M.S. in Journalism from Boston University. In her free time, she enjoys free workout classes and hanging out with her friends.