OrangePolitics (OP) was a multi-user blog focusing on Orange County, North Carolina, which was regularly updated from 2003 to 2021.
"OP's a place where candidates for office really must show up... For local progressives, and office-holder wannabees, reading OP is de rigueur."
OrangePolitics was founded by Ruby Sinreich. OP twice won "Best Blog" from the Independent Weekly, as well as other awards and recognition. The mission of OP was to encourage residents of Orange County, North Carolina, to get involved in their community by offering progressive perspectives on local and regional issues. Active participants on OP included local elected officials, community leaders, nascent and veteran activists, and a smattering of journalists brave enough to share their thoughts online. Readers could find community dialog, heated debate, and live breaking information about a wide variety of issues.
Since its founding, OP shared breaking news, foisted both expert and novice opinions, live-blogged public meetings, hosted hot debates, and influenced many a news story. Its specialty was highlighting local problems that might otherwise be forgotten and putting them on public agenda, but its primary goal was to get our residents (many of whom are already progressive activists) to focus on local issues where they can really have an impact.
From 2011 until it stopped publication, OP was led by a group of editors who helped make sure the site had good content and high-quality conversations.
Former editors:
Jason Baker
Travis Crayton
Erin Crouse
Molly De Marco
Jeff Miles
Damon Seils
Ruby Sinreich (Founder)
