The Leicester Democrats
@leicesterliberal.bsky.social
Serving Leicester, North Carolina progressive, democrat, and left-leaning unaffiliated voters.
Remember, as we go into the 2026, we are the Big Tent and will make space for those backing democracy & self-determination 💪🏿💪🏻💪🏽💪🏾.
This article is for when you have that conversation about how good this administration has been for small business owners:
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This article is for when you have that conversation about how good this administration has been for small business owners:
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MAGA’s Betrayal of Small Business
A key right-wing constituency is feeling the pain
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December 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Remember, as we go into the 2026, we are the Big Tent and will make space for those backing democracy & self-determination 💪🏿💪🏻💪🏽💪🏾.
This article is for when you have that conversation about how good this administration has been for small business owners:
open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
This article is for when you have that conversation about how good this administration has been for small business owners:
open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
Our female veterans are just as important to our armed forces as our male veterans! Help support them by following their journey and talking about the critical recognition they have earned when you speak to your circles and your Congresspeople! 💪🏾💪🏽💪🏻💪🏿
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What every woman in the service should know this month.
What’s gone wrong — what’s gone right — and what every military or veteran woman in uniform needs to know right now.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Our female veterans are just as important to our armed forces as our male veterans! Help support them by following their journey and talking about the critical recognition they have earned when you speak to your circles and your Congresspeople! 💪🏾💪🏽💪🏻💪🏿
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Don't forget the cookie exchange tonight! Really, it's just an excuse to get together and celebrate democracy and our ability to connect and create resiliency in our communities 🥰 No need to bring anything but yourself unless you feel inclined to bring cookies!
December 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Don't forget the cookie exchange tonight! Really, it's just an excuse to get together and celebrate democracy and our ability to connect and create resiliency in our communities 🥰 No need to bring anything but yourself unless you feel inclined to bring cookies!
When our time comes, we must build it new. We must actually fulfill the promises of our Founders and hold everyone who brought us here accountable. This is OUR house and there's no going back!
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The People's House
And the Oligarch Pit
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November 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
When our time comes, we must build it new. We must actually fulfill the promises of our Founders and hold everyone who brought us here accountable. This is OUR house and there's no going back!
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open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
Donald Trump, JD Vance & others in their grift regime are parasites on our Republic. Don't let them paint the reality for those you are in relationship with. Let's push back with love, connection & determination - this Republic is ours, if we can keep it! 💪🏿💪🏻💪🏽💪🏾
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The Grift Bubble
A Political Theory of American Collapse
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November 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Donald Trump, JD Vance & others in their grift regime are parasites on our Republic. Don't let them paint the reality for those you are in relationship with. Let's push back with love, connection & determination - this Republic is ours, if we can keep it! 💪🏿💪🏻💪🏽💪🏾
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substack.com/@snyder/note...
Leicester’s been busy this year — from community cleanups, garden projects & local festivals, we’ve made an impact! Let’s celebrate it all at Holiday Cookies & Cider on Wed, Dec 10 at 5:30 PM at Noble Cider Taproom, featuring a cookie swap, games/prizes, cider/non-alcoholic drinks, & great company 🥳
November 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Leicester’s been busy this year — from community cleanups, garden projects & local festivals, we’ve made an impact! Let’s celebrate it all at Holiday Cookies & Cider on Wed, Dec 10 at 5:30 PM at Noble Cider Taproom, featuring a cookie swap, games/prizes, cider/non-alcoholic drinks, & great company 🥳
Listen to this podcast between Tim Snyder, who wrote On Tyranny and Amy Acton, running for Governor of Ohio, & she will steal your heart. Her story is really incredible, & the way she describes her goals and how we get there will speak to you. Ohioans, we are with you!💗
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Conversation with Dr Amy Acton
A recording from Timothy Snyder's live video
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November 23, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Listen to this podcast between Tim Snyder, who wrote On Tyranny and Amy Acton, running for Governor of Ohio, & she will steal your heart. Her story is really incredible, & the way she describes her goals and how we get there will speak to you. Ohioans, we are with you!💗
substack.com/@snyder/note...
substack.com/@snyder/note...
Don't forget to answer Chuck's latest survey on the Dept of Education. Heck NO, we do NOT support the dismantling of the Dept of Education!
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Survey
iqconnect.house.gov
November 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Don't forget to answer Chuck's latest survey on the Dept of Education. Heck NO, we do NOT support the dismantling of the Dept of Education!
iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/E...
iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/E...
Here's a great interview with our chair of the Democratic Party in NC. She talks about all the things happening here and how the party is working to change things in themselves to meet the need of the people. Phenomenal!
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NC Democratic Chair Anderson Clayton Joins The Home Front
Things are moving in the Tarheel State.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Here's a great interview with our chair of the Democratic Party in NC. She talks about all the things happening here and how the party is working to change things in themselves to meet the need of the people. Phenomenal!
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Be careful and be alert for ICE in our community!
November 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Be careful and be alert for ICE in our community!
Change starts when neighbors come together — not in protest lines only, but around the table, talking about what comes next. Join us for Drinks with Dems this Wednesday, October 30, at 5:30 PM at Noble Cider Taproom. Meet locals, share ideas, and see how we’re working for Leicester. All are welcome!
November 10, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Change starts when neighbors come together — not in protest lines only, but around the table, talking about what comes next. Join us for Drinks with Dems this Wednesday, October 30, at 5:30 PM at Noble Cider Taproom. Meet locals, share ideas, and see how we’re working for Leicester. All are welcome!
The US has never been more ripe for the picking, than NOW.
"18. Be calm when the unthinkable arrives. Modern tyranny is terror management. When the terrorist attack comes, remember that authoritarians exploit such events in order to consolidate power."
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"18. Be calm when the unthinkable arrives. Modern tyranny is terror management. When the terrorist attack comes, remember that authoritarians exploit such events in order to consolidate power."
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The Next Terrorist Attack
And What Comes After (Updated)
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November 1, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The US has never been more ripe for the picking, than NOW.
"18. Be calm when the unthinkable arrives. Modern tyranny is terror management. When the terrorist attack comes, remember that authoritarians exploit such events in order to consolidate power."
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
"18. Be calm when the unthinkable arrives. Modern tyranny is terror management. When the terrorist attack comes, remember that authoritarians exploit such events in order to consolidate power."
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
Join us Tuesday, October 29, 6:30–8:00 PM at the Leicester Library for an engaging conversation on local farm issues, new farm bills, and recovery from
Helene.
We’ll hear from Commissioner Terri Wells and Eric and Jamie Ager of Hickory Nut Gap Farm—two local leaders deeply rooted in our community.
Helene.
We’ll hear from Commissioner Terri Wells and Eric and Jamie Ager of Hickory Nut Gap Farm—two local leaders deeply rooted in our community.
October 28, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Join us Tuesday, October 29, 6:30–8:00 PM at the Leicester Library for an engaging conversation on local farm issues, new farm bills, and recovery from
Helene.
We’ll hear from Commissioner Terri Wells and Eric and Jamie Ager of Hickory Nut Gap Farm—two local leaders deeply rooted in our community.
Helene.
We’ll hear from Commissioner Terri Wells and Eric and Jamie Ager of Hickory Nut Gap Farm—two local leaders deeply rooted in our community.
The promise of America is worth fighting for, and there is always hope as long as we keep fighting 👏🏽. Thank you, Sen Garrett!
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Democracy Under Assault in North Carolina
YouTube video by Michael Garrett
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October 28, 2025 at 12:24 AM
The promise of America is worth fighting for, and there is always hope as long as we keep fighting 👏🏽. Thank you, Sen Garrett!
youtu.be/r2bK5kmr1tM?...
youtu.be/r2bK5kmr1tM?...
This month we’re excited to welcome Commissioner Terri Wells, and Jamie Ager from Hickory Nut Gap Farm. They’ll speak about farm issues, new farm bills, and how Leicester farmers are recovering. We’ll also share updates on the Leicester Dems’ reorg, upcoming work, and the ways you can get involved.
October 21, 2025 at 11:39 PM
This month we’re excited to welcome Commissioner Terri Wells, and Jamie Ager from Hickory Nut Gap Farm. They’ll speak about farm issues, new farm bills, and how Leicester farmers are recovering. We’ll also share updates on the Leicester Dems’ reorg, upcoming work, and the ways you can get involved.
Curious about the issues shaping Leicester right now? Join us at the Leicester Library for or speaker series! Our guest speaker will be County Commissioner Terri Wells, with Jamie Ager of Hickory Nut Gap Farm, sharing updates on farm issues, new farm bills, and Helene recovery for local farmers.
October 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Curious about the issues shaping Leicester right now? Join us at the Leicester Library for or speaker series! Our guest speaker will be County Commissioner Terri Wells, with Jamie Ager of Hickory Nut Gap Farm, sharing updates on farm issues, new farm bills, and Helene recovery for local farmers.
No Kings Rally at Pack Square on 18 Oct from 6-8pm because We The People LOVE American Democracy and Freedom!!! 🇺🇲🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️💪🏽💪🏻💪🏿💪🏾
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No Kings — Freedom (video)
Why protest is patriotic
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October 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
No Kings Rally at Pack Square on 18 Oct from 6-8pm because We The People LOVE American Democracy and Freedom!!! 🇺🇲🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️💪🏽💪🏻💪🏿💪🏾
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Sign this petition to save our higher education from the Constitutional violations of this administration!
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Save American Higher Education (video)
A petition that you can sign, which I read aloud
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October 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Sign this petition to save our higher education from the Constitutional violations of this administration!
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The conversations that matter most to our community happen when neighbors come together. This Wednesday at 5:30 PM, we’ll be at Noble Cider Taproom for Drinks with Dems. Grab a cider, join the conversation, and connect with people who care about Leicester’s future.
www.mobilize.us/buncombedems...
www.mobilize.us/buncombedems...
October 8, 2025 at 1:44 AM
The conversations that matter most to our community happen when neighbors come together. This Wednesday at 5:30 PM, we’ll be at Noble Cider Taproom for Drinks with Dems. Grab a cider, join the conversation, and connect with people who care about Leicester’s future.
www.mobilize.us/buncombedems...
www.mobilize.us/buncombedems...
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Looking for one thing you can do right now to help protect the right to vote? It will only take a few minutes, and you can share it with all of your friends. joycevance.substack.com/p/a-thing-yo...
A Thing You Can Do Right Now To Help Protect The Right To Vote
The U.S.
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October 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Looking for one thing you can do right now to help protect the right to vote? It will only take a few minutes, and you can share it with all of your friends. joycevance.substack.com/p/a-thing-yo...
You deserve to know where your candidates stand. This Saturday, Oct. 11, from 2–4 PM, we're cutting through the spin at our Candidate Meet & Greet. It’s a unique opportunity to speak directly with 2026 candidates and local representatives.
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October 6, 2025 at 11:20 PM
You deserve to know where your candidates stand. This Saturday, Oct. 11, from 2–4 PM, we're cutting through the spin at our Candidate Meet & Greet. It’s a unique opportunity to speak directly with 2026 candidates and local representatives.
www.buncombedems.org/calendar/lei...
www.buncombedems.org/calendar/lei...
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If you voted for him, you've done this.
September 26, 2025 at 1:47 AM
If you voted for him, you've done this.
Do NOT obey in advance. Resistance is the key, and every person is a grain of sand in the gears of this administration. We must vote in EVERY election, big or small. Together, we can stop this 💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿💪🏻
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Trump’s terror memo (audio)
It is about regime change
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September 26, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Do NOT obey in advance. Resistance is the key, and every person is a grain of sand in the gears of this administration. We must vote in EVERY election, big or small. Together, we can stop this 💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿💪🏻
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Politics Chat, September 23, 2025
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
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September 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM