Charlie Reece ✅
@charliereece.com
Husband. Father. Homemaker. North Carolinian. Parisian.
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Charlie Reece ✅
@charliereece.com
· Nov 15
Given the new influx of folks here, I thought it might make sense to drop an introduction!
I'm a husband and father of two amazing kids currently living with my family in Paris, France. I'm a lawyer by training who spent seven years as a local elected official in Durham, North Carolina. 1/2
I'm a husband and father of two amazing kids currently living with my family in Paris, France. I'm a lawyer by training who spent seven years as a local elected official in Durham, North Carolina. 1/2
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BREAKING via NBC News — Grand jury declines to indict N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James, less than two weeks after the first case was dismissed
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Something Went Wrong
BREAKING: Grand jury declines to indict Letitia James after her original case was dismissed
www.nbcnews.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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I failed a law school exam because I cited an episode of Law and Order instead of case law and that was a violation of my right to free speech.
See how fucking stupid that sounds? 😡🤬🤯
See how fucking stupid that sounds? 😡🤬🤯
Trans graduate assistant Mel Curth has been removed from her position at the University of Oklahoma after a Christian student complained a failing grade she received in a psychology essay – because she cited the Bible rather than empirical evidence – was a violation of her right to free speech.
December 4, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I failed a law school exam because I cited an episode of Law and Order instead of case law and that was a violation of my right to free speech.
See how fucking stupid that sounds? 😡🤬🤯
See how fucking stupid that sounds? 😡🤬🤯
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As a business leader, I’ve always believed that what is right is more important than what is profitable. If you can’t make money without war crimes, you have a bad business and you should end it. If you can make money without war crimes, that should be your business plan.
Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business
Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business
Alex Karp vows to use his "whole influence" on immigration and defense policy.
gizmodo.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:33 AM
As a business leader, I’ve always believed that what is right is more important than what is profitable. If you can’t make money without war crimes, you have a bad business and you should end it. If you can make money without war crimes, that should be your business plan.
Sometimes politicians think they have to throw money at ShotSpotter because the “DO SoMEtHinG!!!” lobby is very powerful and this is a thing that can be done (though it should definitely not be done). Even a city like Durham isn’t immune to this. 😭
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed disastrous cuts to our city's libraries while setting aside $5M for a ShotSpotter replacement. As library associate Sara Heymann told me, “Libraries embody everything we need to fight back against fascism.” My piece on what’s at stake and how to fight back:
You Can’t Fight Fascism While Defunding Libraries
“Libraries embody everything that we need right now to fight back against fascism," says Sara Heymann.
organizingmythoughts.org
December 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Sometimes politicians think they have to throw money at ShotSpotter because the “DO SoMEtHinG!!!” lobby is very powerful and this is a thing that can be done (though it should definitely not be done). Even a city like Durham isn’t immune to this. 😭
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@reichlinmelnick.bsky.social is it accurate that an immigration judge doesn’t have to follow a court’s orders until after an appeal deadline? Was the decision stayed pending appeal?
December 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
@reichlinmelnick.bsky.social is it accurate that an immigration judge doesn’t have to follow a court’s orders until after an appeal deadline? Was the decision stayed pending appeal?
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According to the US Coast Guard, the year prior to Trump changing our policy to summary execution, only 21% of the vessels interdicted by them off the coast of Venezuela suspected of trafficking drugs had drugs on board. The other 79% had nothing. But now we just kill them all.
December 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
According to the US Coast Guard, the year prior to Trump changing our policy to summary execution, only 21% of the vessels interdicted by them off the coast of Venezuela suspected of trafficking drugs had drugs on board. The other 79% had nothing. But now we just kill them all.
Former member of the Durham City Council:
“What are you doing to reduce class sizes in the Durham Public Schools?”
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“What are you doing to reduce class sizes in the Durham Public Schools?”
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What’s the worst question someone can ask after you tell them your profession? For linguists, it’s definitely “how many languages do you speak?”, but I’m curious what else is happening to the rest of y’all out there?!
December 2, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Former member of the Durham City Council:
“What are you doing to reduce class sizes in the Durham Public Schools?”
😭😭😭
“What are you doing to reduce class sizes in the Durham Public Schools?”
😭😭😭
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If blowing up survivors in the water was the right thing to do because they are “narco-terrorists” (trust us, bro) and deserve no quarter, why did we rescue two other survivors in a different strike, fly them home, and let them go free?
December 2, 2025 at 2:16 AM
If blowing up survivors in the water was the right thing to do because they are “narco-terrorists” (trust us, bro) and deserve no quarter, why did we rescue two other survivors in a different strike, fly them home, and let them go free?
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For some reason Democratic leaders seem to prefer telling voters what they won’t be able to do, rather than what they’d like to do.
If Hegseth ordered a war crime and lied about it, shouldn’t Ds try for impeachment? Put Rs on the spot. They might get a few defections.
www.axios.com/2025/12/01/j...
If Hegseth ordered a war crime and lied about it, shouldn’t Ds try for impeachment? Put Rs on the spot. They might get a few defections.
www.axios.com/2025/12/01/j...
Jeffries says not to expect Democrats to pursue Hegseth impeachment over boat strikes
"Republicans will never allow articles of impeachment to be brought to the floor," he said.
www.axios.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:30 AM
For some reason Democratic leaders seem to prefer telling voters what they won’t be able to do, rather than what they’d like to do.
If Hegseth ordered a war crime and lied about it, shouldn’t Ds try for impeachment? Put Rs on the spot. They might get a few defections.
www.axios.com/2025/12/01/j...
If Hegseth ordered a war crime and lied about it, shouldn’t Ds try for impeachment? Put Rs on the spot. They might get a few defections.
www.axios.com/2025/12/01/j...
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With an appearance from my mother. 😉
here’s a piece I wrote for @indyweek.bsky.social in 2020 on K&W’s uncertain future: “There can be all kinds of other things to go and see, but if they have a K&W, I love the place.”
(cc: @tressiemcphd.bsky.social)
(cc: @tressiemcphd.bsky.social)
Can K&W Cafeterias' Legacy of Affordable Southern Staples Outlast the Pandemic?
The pandemic closed K&W Cafeterias around the Triangle, but its owners say the beloved eatery has what it takes to stick around.
indyweek.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
With an appearance from my mother. 😉
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Walz on calling for Trump to release MRI results: "Here we got a guy on Thanksgiving where we spent time with our families, ate, played Yahtzee. This guy is apparently in a room ranting. It's not normal behavior. It's not healthy. Has anyone in history ever had an MRI & had no idea what it was for?"
November 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Walz on calling for Trump to release MRI results: "Here we got a guy on Thanksgiving where we spent time with our families, ate, played Yahtzee. This guy is apparently in a room ranting. It's not normal behavior. It's not healthy. Has anyone in history ever had an MRI & had no idea what it was for?"
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The apologists are going to have a hard time explaining away stuff like this but goodness they will try. Ugh.
www.durhamdispatch.com/post/valerie...
The apologists are going to have a hard time explaining away stuff like this but goodness they will try. Ugh.
www.durhamdispatch.com/post/valerie...
Foushee's Finances: Pharma, Railroads, and Weapons Companies Pile in for 2026 Campaign
As Rep. Valerie Foushee seeks a third term in Congress, she has developed a fundraising operation that is heavily reliant on corporations and wealthy individuals.
www.durhamdispatch.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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The apologists are going to have a hard time explaining away stuff like this but goodness they will try. Ugh.
www.durhamdispatch.com/post/valerie...
The apologists are going to have a hard time explaining away stuff like this but goodness they will try. Ugh.
www.durhamdispatch.com/post/valerie...
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They are at best opportunists and useful idiots at worst Russian assets rationalizing & enabling war crimes.
Business envoys can offer fresh ideas, but in the Ukraine talks their transactional tendencies risk producing a settlement that is neither fair nor stable.
Ukraine’s peace talks reveal the risks of replacing diplomats with dealmakers
Business envoys can offer fresh ideas, but in the Ukraine talks their transactional tendencies risk producing a settlement that is neither fair nor stable.
tcnv.link
November 29, 2025 at 11:33 AM
They are at best opportunists and useful idiots at worst Russian assets rationalizing & enabling war crimes.
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Every single congressional Democrat needs to be out there, right now, insisting that Pete Hegseth resign right now and announcing that he will be held accountable for committing war crimes.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” in the first strike on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. After two men survived, the mission commander ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions, according to two sources.
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Every single congressional Democrat needs to be out there, right now, insisting that Pete Hegseth resign right now and announcing that he will be held accountable for committing war crimes.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
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Super sorry that I won’t be in Durham on Monday to celebrate a new era on our city council!
A new City Council is ready to take their seats, and we’re inviting you to be part of the moment.
Learn how to attend the Swearing-In Ceremony or watch from home on Bull City Today.
Learn how to attend the Swearing-In Ceremony or watch from home on Bull City Today.
November 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Super sorry that I won’t be in Durham on Monday to celebrate a new era on our city council!
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Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
To My Only Desire
(also seen in the Gryffindor common room 😉)
(also seen in the Gryffindor common room 😉)
November 28, 2025 at 11:34 AM
To My Only Desire
(also seen in the Gryffindor common room 😉)
(also seen in the Gryffindor common room 😉)
oooooh wordle gonna make people big mad today 😂
November 28, 2025 at 7:01 AM
oooooh wordle gonna make people big mad today 😂
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Shooting Nat Guard is bad, the perpetrator should be brought to justice.
Troops are in DC only for Trump's political stunt, based on lies, creating not reducing dangerous situations.
Far from the worst act of political violence in the US this year, but will get more attention.
All true at once.
Troops are in DC only for Trump's political stunt, based on lies, creating not reducing dangerous situations.
Far from the worst act of political violence in the US this year, but will get more attention.
All true at once.
November 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Shooting Nat Guard is bad, the perpetrator should be brought to justice.
Troops are in DC only for Trump's political stunt, based on lies, creating not reducing dangerous situations.
Far from the worst act of political violence in the US this year, but will get more attention.
All true at once.
Troops are in DC only for Trump's political stunt, based on lies, creating not reducing dangerous situations.
Far from the worst act of political violence in the US this year, but will get more attention.
All true at once.
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Le grand bourguignon est arrivé !
Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate. ❤️
Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate. ❤️
November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Le grand bourguignon est arrivé !
Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate. ❤️
Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate. ❤️
The traditional Thanksgiving bourguignon begins…
November 27, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The traditional Thanksgiving bourguignon begins…
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I somehow don’t recall Pelosi giving any similar whiny interviews
Must be a gender thing
Must be a gender thing
Doing your best to literally destroy life-sustaining ecosystems while also sanctioning the torture of people is hard on the spirit, wow who knew
Speaker 'barely holding it together' and 'crushed by his workload': NYT
November 27, 2025 at 3:11 AM
I somehow don’t recall Pelosi giving any similar whiny interviews
Must be a gender thing
Must be a gender thing
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With DC shooter now identified as an Afghan national not the antifa secret agent White House hoped for a good time to remember the Trump admin has gutted domestic anti-terrorism capacity and reassigned many to finding grandmothers to arrest at immigration hearings.
November 27, 2025 at 4:06 AM
With DC shooter now identified as an Afghan national not the antifa secret agent White House hoped for a good time to remember the Trump admin has gutted domestic anti-terrorism capacity and reassigned many to finding grandmothers to arrest at immigration hearings.