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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 1h

They're going to try to override Stein's veto of their bill to allow conceal and carry without a permit. #ncpol

WUNC News @wunc.org · 1h

The 33-member Freedom Caucus in the state House notched some major policy victories this year, defeating a proposal from Senate leaders to ban shrimp trawling while getting a gun-rights bill to the governor’s desk.

www.wunc.org/politics/202...

Q&A: NC House Freedom Caucus chairman on gun bill, shrimping ban

The 33-member Freedom Caucus in the state House notched some major policy victories this year, defeating a proposal from Senate leaders to ban shrimp trawling while getting a gun-rights bill to the go...

www.wunc.org

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 3h

There are always legal observers present. www.nlg.org/massdefensep...

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 4h

this is so bad

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 4h

I heard Sean Duffy say he'll fire any air traffic controllers who call out sick. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Transportation Secretary may fire absent air traffic controllers

Sean Duffy said he would "let go" air traffic controllers not coming to work during the government shutdown.

www.bbc.com

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 4h

Oh! People do crazy things for attention.

Never heard of the guy. Nobody needs to lie about what's actually happening. The truth is enough. Mercy!

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 5h

Oh, it was probably an honest mistake. I get frustrated with AI fotos; that's all.

We all need to be skeptical about what we post.

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Yonah Freemark @yonahfreemark.com · 5h

Puerto Rico and DC—both part of the US, of course—collectively have more than 4 times the population of South Dakota, which Thune represents.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5h

Thune: "If the Democrats had won the majority, they probably would've tried to nuke the filibuster. And then you'd have four new senators from Puerto Rico and DC, you'd have a packed Supreme Court, you'd have abortion on demand ... "

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Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · 5h

"After a few moments of laughter, the No Kings Coalition issued the following statement"

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 5h

The face is different. That's AI. So no, it's not real. But defend it all you want.

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 5h

Able-bodied adults refusing to do their job

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 5h

Why are you posting AI photos?

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 6h

I don't know anybody who's pro-Hamas, but everyone I know is anti-sexual predator.

Yeah, he's mad.

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Dorit Reiss @doritreiss.bsky.social · 20h

"In North Carolina and other states, low-income families who normally get no-cost Covid-19 vaccines for their kids have been told those shots aren’t available because states have been unable to order Covid-19 vaccines through the VFC program."

www.cnn.com/2025/10/08/h...

Low-income families are still waiting on Covid-19 vaccines for kids, but states say they’re coming | CNN

Many low-income families who normally get no-cost Covid-19 vaccines for their kids through the Vaccines for Children program have been told those shots aren’t available because states have been unable...

www.cnn.com

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Jonathan Edward Durham @thisone0verhere.bsky.social · 6h

You could write a different version of “We Didn’t Start the Fire” for every week this year

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 7h

"Deeply uncool"? I'm sorry, but who's the jackass that wrote this piece? (There's a paywall.)

I'm out of embarrassment for people's stupidity.

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Joel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · 8h

Johnny Cash performed for prisoners at Folsom Prison. Today’s Nashville country stars would be performing for the ICE agents locking them up.

The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 1d

Compared to Dylan and Springsteen, country-music legend Johnny Cash can seem deeply uncool. It took time for me to appreciate his profound, plainspoken strength, writes Jon Fasman.

Essay | Can We Finally Give Johnny Cash His Due?

Compared to Dylan and Springsteen, the country-music legend can seem deeply uncool. It took time for me to appreciate his profound, plainspoken strength.

on.wsj.com

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 7h

"Another factor in denying bail, the magistrate indicated on the form, was the weight of evidence against Brockman, including electronic records." 👀 #ncpol www.theassemblync.com/politics/cec...

Brockman Faces Sex Charges, Calls to Resign

N.C. Rep. Cecil Brockman (D-Guilford) is facing bipartisan calls for his resignation after being charged with multiple sex crimes.

www.theassemblync.com

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 20h

You make me wonder if the Dems should take a stronger stand on the things Biden got wrong. (I do think he got a lot of things right.)

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 23h

Your backyard is a zoo! 😍

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 23h

I listened to this episode and James made a huge impression on me. Wicked smart and brave.

Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 23h

My #WITHPod interview w Tish James in April.

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

“Trump Is Not a King” with NY Attorney General Letitia James

Podcast Episode · Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast · 04/29/2025 · 55m

podcasts.apple.com

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 23h

"The lawmaker has claimed indigence for the purpose of legal representation." #ncpol

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 1d

Rep. Cecil Brockman’s court appearance in Greensboro has been postponed after he was reportedly hospitalized, according to court documents. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/09/n... #ncpol

NC Rep. Brockman reportedly hospitalized as calls mount for his resignation • NC Newsline

Brockman was scheduled to appear in front of the Guilford County District Court at 2 p.m. on Thursday. Court documents say he was hospitalized and his appearance has been delayed until Friday.

ncnewsline.com

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 1d

Tish James is a strong and moral leader who has served New York with integrity and I sincerely hope this case is dismissed so she can keep protecting us.

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 1d

I try to listen but only seconds at a time.

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 1d

Yes and worse

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 1d

So corrupt 🤬 abcnews.go.com/US/trump-app...

New York AG Letitia James indicted for alleged fraud following pressure from Trump

New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted on at least one count of alleged fraud.

abcnews.go.com

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