Mark Rodin
@markrodin.bsky.social
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.
Pinned
Here comes a flashback to the 1982 NCAA men’s basketball tournament championship: Carolina vs Georgetown 5 PM on ESPN Go Heels
December 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Here comes a flashback to the 1982 NCAA men’s basketball tournament championship: Carolina vs Georgetown 5 PM on ESPN Go Heels
Trump’s Approval Rating Dips as Views of His Handling of the Economy Sour www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/u...
14 points under water
14 points under water
Trump’s Approval Rating Dips as Views of His Handling of the Economy Sour
www.nytimes.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Trump’s Approval Rating Dips as Views of His Handling of the Economy Sour www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/u...
14 points under water
14 points under water
Judge Stalls Justice Dept. Effort to Seek New Comey Indictment www.nytimes.com/2025/12/06/u...
Stopped temporarily
Stopped temporarily
Judge Stalls Justice Dept. Effort to Seek New Comey Indictment
www.nytimes.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Judge Stalls Justice Dept. Effort to Seek New Comey Indictment www.nytimes.com/2025/12/06/u...
Stopped temporarily
Stopped temporarily
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
When will we regain our country and our sanity?
When will we regain our country and our sanity?
The Derangement of the Conservative Mind (Cont'd)
Plus: MAGA embraces the bloodlust
open.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:48 AM
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
When will we regain our country and our sanity?
When will we regain our country and our sanity?
www.newsobserver.com/sports/colle...
The list is growing. Bill Belichick has problems.
The list is growing. Bill Belichick has problems.
The offseason is churning for UNC football. Who is planning to enter the portal?
As the calendar turns toward transfer season, North Carolina is seeing its first exits from the roster.
www.newsobserver.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:42 AM
www.newsobserver.com/sports/colle...
The list is growing. Bill Belichick has problems.
The list is growing. Bill Belichick has problems.
Supreme Court Agrees to Review Trump Order Restricting Birthright Citizenship www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/u...
We’ll learn how the originalists and strict constructionists on the court interpret the Constitution’s 14th Amendment
We’ll learn how the originalists and strict constructionists on the court interpret the Constitution’s 14th Amendment
Supreme Court Agrees to Review Trump Order Restricting Birthright Citizenship
www.nytimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Supreme Court Agrees to Review Trump Order Restricting Birthright Citizenship www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/u...
We’ll learn how the originalists and strict constructionists on the court interpret the Constitution’s 14th Amendment
We’ll learn how the originalists and strict constructionists on the court interpret the Constitution’s 14th Amendment
ncnewsline.com/2025/12/04/n...
NC’s 2025 teacher of the year worked two extra jobs during the 2023-2024 academic year
NC’s 2025 teacher of the year worked two extra jobs during the 2023-2024 academic year
NC Board of Education focuses on teacher pay amid competing funding priorities • NC Newsline
North Carolina Board of Education members pushed for better teacher pay and more mental health staff as DPI prepares its requests for the 2026 short session.
ncnewsline.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
ncnewsline.com/2025/12/04/n...
NC’s 2025 teacher of the year worked two extra jobs during the 2023-2024 academic year
NC’s 2025 teacher of the year worked two extra jobs during the 2023-2024 academic year
Trump’s Approval Rating Dips as Views of His Handling of the Economy Sour www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/u...
Going down
Going down
Trump’s Approval Rating Dips as Views of His Handling of the Economy Sour
www.nytimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Trump’s Approval Rating Dips as Views of His Handling of the Economy Sour www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/u...
Going down
Going down
www.newsobserver.com/sports/colle...
What I really don't like about college athletics now: the Transfer Portal.
What I really don't like about college athletics now: the Transfer Portal.
UNC linebacker, leading tackler, Khmori House to enter the transfer portal
The 6-foot, 215-pound linebacker led the Tar Heels in tackles this season with 78 total, including 45 solo stops.
www.newsobserver.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:41 AM
www.newsobserver.com/sports/colle...
What I really don't like about college athletics now: the Transfer Portal.
What I really don't like about college athletics now: the Transfer Portal.
The stakes in North Carolina
www.politicsnc.com/p/the-stakes...
People vote based on the economy. For Democrats to win all voter registration issues must be corrected and voters who move fro one NC county to another must re-register in their new home county.
www.politicsnc.com/p/the-stakes...
People vote based on the economy. For Democrats to win all voter registration issues must be corrected and voters who move fro one NC county to another must re-register in their new home county.
The stakes in North Carolina
Filing is underway so the 2026 election has officially begun.
www.politicsnc.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The stakes in North Carolina
www.politicsnc.com/p/the-stakes...
People vote based on the economy. For Democrats to win all voter registration issues must be corrected and voters who move fro one NC county to another must re-register in their new home county.
www.politicsnc.com/p/the-stakes...
People vote based on the economy. For Democrats to win all voter registration issues must be corrected and voters who move fro one NC county to another must re-register in their new home county.
Panel Votes to Stop Recommending Hepatitis B Shots at Birth for Most Newborns www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
What does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend?
What does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend?
Panel Votes to Stop Recommending Hepatitis B Shots at Birth for Most Newborns
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Panel Votes to Stop Recommending Hepatitis B Shots at Birth for Most Newborns www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
What does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend?
What does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend?
ncnewsline.com/2025/12/04/f...
Bipartisan support for three of the four. Lifetime appointments
Bipartisan support for three of the four. Lifetime appointments
Four Trump appointees to take the bench in North Carolina’s federal district courts • NC Newsline
The Senate confirmed four of President Donald Trump’s nominees to North Carolina federal courts this week, twice as many as in his first term.
ncnewsline.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
ncnewsline.com/2025/12/04/f...
Bipartisan support for three of the four. Lifetime appointments
Bipartisan support for three of the four. Lifetime appointments
open.substack.com/pub/anderson...
Apparently primary season won’t be sleepy in the Tar Heel State
Apparently primary season won’t be sleepy in the Tar Heel State
Contested primaries emerge. Will Stein weigh in?
As candidates enter the primary, Gov. Josh Stein will weigh whether to become involved.
open.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
open.substack.com/pub/anderson...
Apparently primary season won’t be sleepy in the Tar Heel State
Apparently primary season won’t be sleepy in the Tar Heel State
Pardon Me?
open.substack.com/pub/steady/p...
Definitely looks like he's abusing his powers for his per$onlal gain
open.substack.com/pub/steady/p...
Definitely looks like he's abusing his powers for his per$onlal gain
Pardon Me?
Trump's abuse of the presidential pardon is undermining the rule of law
open.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Pardon Me?
open.substack.com/pub/steady/p...
Definitely looks like he's abusing his powers for his per$onlal gain
open.substack.com/pub/steady/p...
Definitely looks like he's abusing his powers for his per$onlal gain
Reposted by Mark Rodin
"The School of Civic Life and Leadership hired seven new faculty members in June as a result of its spring hiring search — despite a near-unanimous vote of the School’s advisory board against the entire slate of candidates."
www.dailytarheel.com/article/inve...
www.dailytarheel.com/article/inve...
'Dictatorial powers': SCiLL dean ignored vote of the School's advisory board
New evidence obtained by The Daily Tar Heel gives weight to claims made by professors who resigned from the School of Civic Life and Leadership.
www.dailytarheel.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:08 PM
"The School of Civic Life and Leadership hired seven new faculty members in June as a result of its spring hiring search — despite a near-unanimous vote of the School’s advisory board against the entire slate of candidates."
www.dailytarheel.com/article/inve...
www.dailytarheel.com/article/inve...
Private Employers Cut Jobs in November, the Latest Sign of a Slowdown www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/b...
Not good news for the Trump Administration
Not good news for the Trump Administration
Private Employers Cut Jobs in November, the Latest Sign of a Slowdown
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Private Employers Cut Jobs in November, the Latest Sign of a Slowdown www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/b...
Not good news for the Trump Administration
Not good news for the Trump Administration
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
He’s certainly getting tougher. I wonder how business will react
He’s certainly getting tougher. I wonder how business will react
Exclusive | Trump Tightens Work Permits for Migrants, Expanding Crackdown on Legal Immigration
The quicker expiration dates primarily will affect immigrants seeking asylum or other forms of humanitarian protections.
www.wsj.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
He’s certainly getting tougher. I wonder how business will react
He’s certainly getting tougher. I wonder how business will react
New York Times Sues Pentagon Over First Amendment Rights www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/b...
Well done 👍
Well done 👍
New York Times Sues Pentagon Over First Amendment Rights
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
New York Times Sues Pentagon Over First Amendment Rights www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/b...
Well done 👍
Well done 👍
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
Hopefully good things happen in a year.
Hopefully good things happen in a year.
The G.O.P. Continues to Slip
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
Hopefully good things happen in a year.
Hopefully good things happen in a year.
"A sickening moral slum of an administration"
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
When is America going to be tired of this nonsense?
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
When is America going to be tired of this nonsense?
"A sickening moral slum of an administration"
George Will's verdict.
open.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:54 AM
"A sickening moral slum of an administration"
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
When is America going to be tired of this nonsense?
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
When is America going to be tired of this nonsense?
After Decades in Combat, a SEAL Suddenly Comes Under Scrutiny www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
He served his country well and now is in a difficult place
He served his country well and now is in a difficult place
After Decades in Combat, a SEAL Suddenly Comes Under Scrutiny
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:57 AM
After Decades in Combat, a SEAL Suddenly Comes Under Scrutiny www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
He served his country well and now is in a difficult place
He served his country well and now is in a difficult place
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
"But right now I am sharper than I was 35 years ago."
"But right now I am sharper than I was 35 years ago."
Trump Appears to Fight Sleep During Cabinet Meeting
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
"But right now I am sharper than I was 35 years ago."
"But right now I am sharper than I was 35 years ago."
Trump Administration Live Updates: Hegseth Faulted by Pentagon Investigator Over Signal Chat www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
He used poor judgment
He used poor judgment
Trump Administration Live Updates: Hegseth Faulted by Pentagon Investigator Over Signal Chat
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Trump Administration Live Updates: Hegseth Faulted by Pentagon Investigator Over Signal Chat www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
He used poor judgment
He used poor judgment
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Only Democratic states are targeted.
Only Democratic states are targeted.
Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP benefits from blue states over immigration data
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins made the remarks after a judge ruled that the administration couldn't withhold food assistance funds over the requested data.
www.nbcnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Only Democratic states are targeted.
Only Democratic states are targeted.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/u...
Next on the list
Next on the list
Trump Plans to Pardon Texas Congressman and Wife Awaiting Bribery Trial
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/u...
Next on the list
Next on the list