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Mark Rodin
@markrodin.bsky.social
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Reporter who was fortunate to cover campaign visits by three Presidents, former precinct election official in North Carolina serving 14 years, devoted University of NC alum, scholarship benefactor & Viking Ocean Cruise lover. Married 33 years.
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · Nov 16
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 4h
Trump’s Shutdown Layoffs Deepen Impasse, Angering Democrats www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...
President Trump days he’s “identified “ funds to pay servicemen and women. Hmmmm
Trump’s Shutdown Layoffs Deepen Impasse, Angering Democrats
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 16h
Some Americans Are Starting to Feel the Impact of the Government Shutdown www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...
4,000 workers laid off. Indian Health Services, treasury, IRS, VA, Health and Human Services have reduced or curtailed services
Some Americans Are Starting to Feel the Impact of the Government Shutdown
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 19h
I’m not disputing you, but I believe Hood should have the opportunity to play every game for one or two offensive series. He stuck with the program though all the controversy
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 21h
I suspect Hood is unhappy with his playing time and decided to walk away rather than be a sideline observer. This young man deserved better and an opportunity in every game. Bad reflection on current coaching staff
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IrishStar.com @irishstar.com · 22h
UNC running back Caleb Hood has announced his decision to retire from football less than halfway through Bill Belichick's first season in charge of the Tar Heels.
UNC star sends Bill Belichick message after shock retirement decision, aged 23
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 21h
Teachable Moments
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Let's cut out the bull and propaganda
Teachable Moments
Another deplorable week in review
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 22h
UNC-Chapel Hill’s Lesson in Civics www.theassemblync.com/education/hi...
What a mess and controversy. It is appropriate civil discourse should be part of the curriculum, but interference by NC General Assembly members and campus trustees is definitely unwarranted. Faculty and deans only
UNC-Chapel Hill’s Lesson in Civics
The School of Civic Life and Leadership’s public fighting is part of a long-running rupture about the mission of civics schools around the country.
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 1d
−$34,743.69 / Thank you President Trump.
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 1d
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Trade war ramps up.
Trump to Hit China With Additional 100% Tariff, Citing Restrictions on Rare-Earth Elements
The president also said he would impose new export controls on critical software products in response to Beijing’s moves.
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 1d
Amid Helene recovery, western NC leaders let themselves dream big on housing, transportation ncnewsline.com/2025/10/10/a...
Infrastructure must be in place to help residents and economy be resilient.
Western NC leaders dream big on housing and transit post-Helene • NC Newsline
During a one-year anniversary summit, regional leaders made it clear they don’t want to merely return to the status quo after the storm.
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 1d
Trump Administration Live Updates: Federal Layoffs ‘Have Begun,’ White House Says www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Exacting revenge on his political enemies and giving Democrats “ a little taste of their own medicine.”
Trump Administration Live Updates: Federal Layoffs ‘Have Begun,’ White House Says
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 1d
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Agreed Hooray for Regan appointed Federal judges too
No Nobel For You, Donald
Plus: The Humiliation of Pam Bondi
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 2d
M.I.T. Rejects a White House Offer for Special Funding Treatment www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
Yes for academic freedom
M.I.T. Rejects a White House Offer for Special Funding Treatment
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 2d
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He still doesn’t deserve a Nobel Peace Prize
What Trump gets right
Hard power and protecting industries have a place in the toolbox.
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 2d
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/m...
Universal fear and anguish. Guardrails gone.
‘Bow to the Emperor’: We Asked 50 Legal Experts About the Trump Presidency
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 2d
Trump's Most Formidable Foe?
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God bless Pope Leo and political leaders with a conscience
Trump's Most Formidable Foe?
The Church rises.
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 2d
The "Peacemaker" Who Thrives on Chaos open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
"A man who fans the flames of violence in his own country cannot credibly be called a peacemaker."
The "Peacemaker" Who Thrives on Chaos
Trump’s Gaza deal may earn him applause — but his record of stoking violence at home shows he’s no champion of peace.
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 2d
Live Updates: N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James Indicted After Trump’s Pressure Campaign www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Another revenge prosecution
Live Updates: N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James Indicted After Trump’s Pressure Campaign
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 2d
MAGA Tested, Trump Approved News
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Gone is the reputation of CBS News. It is now 60 minutes of propaganda.
MAGA Tested, Trump Approved News
A conservative opinion writer is now leading CBS News
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 2d
Emergency Video: Chicago
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Truth.
Emergency Video: Chicago
So I don’t want to do an article yet, because I’m beyond furious.
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 3d
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Wow!! Yes, I have contributed
Roy Cooper raises $14.5 million last quarter, shattering records
The former North Carolina governor brought in more than double what his likely GOP opponent raised.
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 3d
Bravo
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 3d
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Definitely resign. State law allows democrats in his district to recommend a replacement to @joshsteinnc.bsky.social for appointment to serve the remainder of his term
NC State Rep. Cecil Brockman faces calls to resign after being charged with statutory rape, indecent liberties with child
A court order accuses Brockman of using his status as a state lawmaker to try to find the victim's whereabouts. The state party and some colleagues want him to immediately resign.
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 3d
Texas’ Blue-State Deployments Shred Relations Between Governors www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/u...
Texas Gov Greg Abbott is responsible
Texas’ Blue-State Deployments Shred Relations Between Governors
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 3d
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OMG!
‘Everyone’s just getting destroyed’: MTG calls on Johnson to bring House back to DC and rails on GOP handling of health care | CNN Politics
GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene broke sharply with her party leaders on Wednesday as they tried to project a united front in the deepening standoff with Democrats over health care and the government s...
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Mark Rodin @markrodin.bsky.social · 3d
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Feeling voter anger
Exclusive | Republicans Caution White House on Inflicting Shutdown Pain
Some GOP lawmakers have warned the president’s aides against mass layoffs and sharp cuts to government assistance.
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