The following is the answer key for the U.S. History Quiz that was distributed at the Halloween Tea Party. It was produced as a courtesy of CAUTION (Common Americans United To Inspire Our Nation)… Tea Party Quiz Answers (by Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill”) 1) C: Rattlesnake Playing [...] READ MORE

***(Editor’s Note: Debbie Durrell is a Pro-Life Contributor for “The Thirsty Quill,” and serves as the Executive Director of Lois’ Lodge, an organization dedicated to supporting and educating young women who may have considered having an abortion. As an alternative, Lois’ Lodge serves the [...] READ MORE

For those who may not have seen it, I had the distinct honor and privilege of being interviewed for an article in Monday’s Washington Times. The interview was conducted by Amanda Carpenter, a well-respected Conservative journalist who writes for The Times, Townhall.com, and several other Conse [...] READ MORE

Just a quick update on our campaign to elect Tariq Scott Bokhari to the Charlotte City Council… Tuesday night, Tariq (pronounced “Tark”) finished 3rd (out of 7) in the Republican Primary, thus advancing on to the General Election in November where he will face the other 3 Republica [...] READ MORE

(Continued) I have to admit, this summer was one wild ride on the rollercoaster we call “life.” I went from believing that I was at the lowest of lows, to flying high and just trying to hang on through the numerous twists, turns, corkscrews, and darkened tunnels. Half the time I didn’t know w [...] READ MORE

Yeah, I know…it’s been a while. Since mid-June, my rants and ramblings here at ‘The Quill’ have gone very, very quiet. My posts this summer were few and far between, and in some cases, absent altogether. Yet at long last, the beloved ‘Quill’ hath returned to defend the downtrodden and g [...] READ MORE

“Common Americans United To Inspire OUR Nation” Due to the overwhelming turnout at our CAUTION meetings each Monday night, we have outgrown our previous location! The day/time will stay the same: EVERY Monday night, 5:45-7:15(ish). Many folks begin showing up around 5:30 for a “Meet and G [...] READ MORE

Kristie Chapman is a Registered Nurse, Healthcare Advocate, and gifted writer from Charlotte, North Carolina. She serves as our “resident expert” on all things related to Healthcare here at “The Thirsty Quill.” Kristie’s personal blog, “A Scarlet Stethoscope,” is loaded with additiona [...] READ MORE

Alec Macaulay is a graduate of Duke University and an alumni of Teach For America.  After serving for two years in an inner city Charlotte school, Alec has returned to Duke where he is currently completing his Masters in Teaching.  Alec is passionate about education policy and its impact on the fu [...] READ MORE

***(Editor’s Note:  Garrett Jackson is a Columnist for “The Thirsty Quill.” A self-described Libertarian, Garrett is an educator from Lawton, Oklahoma, where he is also a writer and investigative reporter for his personal blog, known as “The Lawton Town Crier” (www.lawtontowncrier.com) [...] READ MORE

“Fighting Alongside The Free Market Warrior” By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill” Yesterday I attended the protest outside of Concord Mills in support of Free Market Warrior (FMW), a business that operates a kiosk inside the mall. By now, you’ve probably heard about the issue surroundi [...] READ MORE

Patrick Bobbins is an economic analyst and contributor for “The Thirsty Quill.” He is employed in the financial industry here in Charlotte, and graduated from UNCC this past May. Patrick is a strong Conservative in his political views, and will offer his insight here at ‘The Quill’ from tim [...] READ MORE

Kristie Chapman is a Registered Nurse, Healthcare Advocate, and gifted writer from Charlotte, North Carolina. She will serve as our “local expert” on all things related to Healthcare here at “The Thirsty Quill.” Kristie’s personal blog, “A Scarlet Stethoscope,” is loaded with addition [...] READ MORE

Kristie Chapman is a Registered Nurse, Healthcare Advocate, and gifted writer from Charlotte, North Carolina. She will serve as our “local expert” on all things related to Healthcare here at “The Thirsty Quill.” Kristie’s personal blog, “A Scarlet Stethoscope,” is loaded with addition [...] READ MORE

Just prior to July 4th, Charlotte Tea Party Organizer Matthew Ridenhour commissioned “The Thirsty Quill’s” Corey Thompson to write a list of modern day grievances on behalf of the Conservative movement. It was to be written in the same style and form as the original Declaration of Independence [...] READ MORE