Local political activists will have cause to celebrate tonight.
OrangePolitics.org, a community Web site that provides a space for locals and politicians to meet to discuss Orange County issues, will celebrate its second birthday today.
Ruby Sinreich, editor and founder of the online forum, created the site to allow people to post their concerns about Orange County.
Sinreich said the site is an outlet for those who want to make their opinions known or simply to read the opinions of others in the community.
"It has a progressive political slant, so it is for everyone to debate the issues or find people to discuss the issues with," said Sinreich of the Web site, which stemmed from her personal blog.
Many times, municipal candidates and current Chapel Hill Town Council and Carrboro Board of Aldermen members respond to the posts, creating dialogue between the county leaders and citizens.
Dan Coleman, a columnist for The Chapel Hill Herald, is among the frequent posters on the site. He said he believes Sinreich's political forum benefits the community.
"It gives people the opportunity to see different perspectives," he said.
Recent posts highlight everything from candidates' attempts to campaign online to discussing yard signs and public restrooms.
