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Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations to the Charlotte Post Foundation’s 2025 Top Seniors, honored at the Banquet in Charlotte on Saturday. Their academic excellence and record of achievement is so impressive!

Pictured: Kyla Hudson & Ajae Purnell

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Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social · 7d

Primary elections for Mayor & City Council are October 7th! I used early voting, there was no line & plenty of parking. Tomorrow is the last day for early voting. Remember you can register to vote at early voting. For info on local NC elections visit ncsbe.gov.

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Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social · 18d

The North Carolina Supreme court matters. We rule on cases that determine whether you have fair representation, whether your child will have access to an adequately funded, quality public education, and whether the state can protect our clean air and clean water.

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Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social · 21d

I believe deeply that the judiciary must serve the people, not political interests. Follow, like, and share if you’re with me. earls4justice.com

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Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social · 25d

I believe that every vote should count equally & that you deserve a court that is guided by the Constitution. If you agree, I hope you’ll support our campaign. Every donation helps us connect with voters across the state to share the importance of the Courts. secure.actblue.com/donate/earls...

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Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social · 26d

On Tuesday the court continues two weeks of oral arguments. I’ll look forward to sharing updates on our opinions once we have them. Remember: this is your court and you can watch our oral arguments live or recorded at www.youtube.com/@supremecour...

Supreme Court of North Carolina

The Supreme Court of North Carolina is the state’s highest court, and there is no further appeal from its decisions on matters of state law. It is made up of the Chief Justice, who also serves as head...

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Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social · 26d

Tomorrow the court continues two weeks of oral arguments. I’ll look forward to sharing updates on our opinions once we have them. Remember: this is your court and you can watch our oral arguments live or recorded at www.youtube.com/@supremecour...

Supreme Court of North Carolina

The Supreme Court of North Carolina is the state’s highest court, and there is no further appeal from its decisions on matters of state law. It is made up of the Chief Justice, who also serves as head...

www.youtube.com

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Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social · 29d

On this day every year, alongside the mourning, I also remember the unity, strength, and heroism of ordinary Americans on September 11, 2001. I was working just blocks from the White House that morning as the nation watched the events unfold with disbelief and terror.

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Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social · Sep 5

“The function, the very serious function of racism is distraction. It keeps you from doing your work. It keeps you explaining, over and over again, your reason for being…” Justice Jackson’s life is a shining example of how to not let that distraction keep you from your goals.

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Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social · Sep 5

Last night, I had a moment to thank US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson for the inspiring example she sets for all of us who care about justice.
She told an illuminating story of how she learned while at Harvard Law School that, in the words of Toni Morrison, 🧵

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Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social · Sep 4

“When my brothers try to draw a circle to exclude me, I shall draw a larger circle to include them. Where they speak out for the privileges of a puny group, I shall shout for the rights of all mankind.” - Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray @paulimurraycenter.bsky.social

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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · Sep 4

It was great to join Cary Democrats in support of Justice Anita Earls. We’ve got re-elect @anitaearls.bsky.social to get Fair Maps for our state.

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Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social · Sep 1

They harnessed the power of collective action to secure the common good. I wish you and your loved ones a safe & reflective Labor Day.

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Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social · Sep 1

This Labor Day, I am thinking about the generations of working people who organized, stood together, & fought for better conditions, not just for themselves, but for all of us. They demanded respect for their essential human dignity & recognition of their contribution to our economy.

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Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social · Aug 24

(excerpt from my speech when I initially took the oath of office in 2019)

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Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social · Aug 24

How do we bridge the divides in America & build a brighter future? It will require a system of justice that adheres to the rule of law — a system in which no one is above the law and justice does not depend on gender, wealth, status, political party, race, creed or color.🇺🇸

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Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social · Aug 20

With our fundamental freedoms & rights under attack, it’s never been more crucial to hold this seat & continue to champion the principles of justice, transparency, and equity.

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Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social · Aug 20

I’m honored to earn the endorsement of @emilyslist.bsky.social, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, for my reelection campaign to the NC Supreme Court!

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Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social · Aug 18

In NC, it was 1971 before we officially ratified the amendment and, while our voter turnout has continued to rise, our representation as women has decreased in the legislature. Today, I’m remembering the words of Ida B. Wells: “the way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.”

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Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social · Aug 18

On this day in 1920, the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified, prohibiting individual states from denying women the right to vote. We must never forget that the fight for suffrage was indeed a battle and one that widely left Black, Brown, and Indigenous women behind.

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Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social · Aug 11

If you’re concerned about what’s happening in Washington and in our state legislature here in Raleigh, you have to be concerned about our state courts.

Visit www.earls4justice.com to get involved in my campaign as I seek to keep my seat on your NC Supreme Court!

ReElect Justice Anita Earls

Justice Anita Earls is an Associate Justice on the North Carolina Supreme Court and a proven advocate for the rights of ALL North Carolinians. Join the campaign to ReElect Justice Earls to the NC Supr...

www.earls4justice.com

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Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social · Aug 10

Known for her inherently symbolic collars and powerful dissenting opinions, she remains an attorney and a judge that many on both sides of the aisle look up to.

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Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social · Aug 10

On this day in 1993, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, a child of immigrants, was sworn in as the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. She was already well known in that courtroom, having previously argued six cases before the court. 🧵

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · Aug 9

Join us for my Campaign Kickoff Fundraiser with special guests @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social & @anitaearls.bsky.social !

6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18 at Weldon Mills Distillery (100 Rockfish Drive in Weldon)!

Use the link for tickets or to contribute!

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · Aug 10

Enjoyed Saturday’s Eastern NC Civic Group Scholarship Banquet! Congrats to the recipients — especially Aniya Cherry & Deon Brooks Jr. of District 27!

Justice @anitaearls.bsky.social was our keynote speaker & it's always good seeing former state legislator Angela Bryant. #educationmatters #nced

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