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.
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Trump Escalates Pressure on Venezuela, but Endgame Is Unclear www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
What’s really going on ? Does President Trump want a war to divert attention from unsuccessful economic policies?
What’s really going on ? Does President Trump want a war to divert attention from unsuccessful economic policies?
Trump Escalates Pressure on Venezuela, but Endgame Is Unclear
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November 15, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Trump Escalates Pressure on Venezuela, but Endgame Is Unclear www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
What’s really going on ? Does President Trump want a war to divert attention from unsuccessful economic policies?
What’s really going on ? Does President Trump want a war to divert attention from unsuccessful economic policies?
Trump Administration Lifts Some Food Tariffs in Effort to Ease Prices www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/b...
With his popularity down, he admits a policy mistake.
With his popularity down, he admits a policy mistake.
Trump Administration Lifts Some Food Tariffs in Effort to Ease Prices
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November 15, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Trump Administration Lifts Some Food Tariffs in Effort to Ease Prices www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/b...
With his popularity down, he admits a policy mistake.
With his popularity down, he admits a policy mistake.
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He's feeling angry and hurt.
He's feeling angry and hurt.
Justice Department to Investigate Epstein Ties, but Not to Trump
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November 15, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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He's feeling angry and hurt.
He's feeling angry and hurt.
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It will be interesting to see how rural and small town residents in NC react when their hospitals close and their neighbors are hungry
It will be interesting to see how rural and small town residents in NC react when their hospitals close and their neighbors are hungry
Republicans' wave of health care woes
The GOP's refusal to deal with Medicaid and rising premiums is reminiscent of the 2006 election cycle.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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It will be interesting to see how rural and small town residents in NC react when their hospitals close and their neighbors are hungry
It will be interesting to see how rural and small town residents in NC react when their hospitals close and their neighbors are hungry
Comey and James Challenge Appointment of Trump Loyalist Prosecuting Them www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
Federal judge appointed by President Clinton who normally hold court in South Carolina
Federal judge appointed by President Clinton who normally hold court in South Carolina
Comey and James Challenge Appointment of Trump Loyalist Prosecuting Them
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November 13, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Comey and James Challenge Appointment of Trump Loyalist Prosecuting Them www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
Federal judge appointed by President Clinton who normally hold court in South Carolina
Federal judge appointed by President Clinton who normally hold court in South Carolina
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A great economic boost for North Carolina
A great economic boost for North Carolina
Toyota opens massive North Carolina EV battery factory
The automaker is promising to invest $10 billion more in the U.S.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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A great economic boost for North Carolina
A great economic boost for North Carolina
Trump Administration to Drastically Cut Housing Grants www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Another shift
Another shift
Trump Administration Expected to Drastically Cut Housing Grants
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November 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Trump Administration to Drastically Cut Housing Grants www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Another shift
Another shift
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It appears Carolina Chancellor Lee Roberts is “all in” on artificial intelligence.
It appears Carolina Chancellor Lee Roberts is “all in” on artificial intelligence.
UNC Chapel Hill names new provost amidst legal battle with its former provost
The university announced the appointment of Magnus Egerstedt as its new executive vice chancellor and provost, stating that his appointment would be effective March 2, 2026.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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It appears Carolina Chancellor Lee Roberts is “all in” on artificial intelligence.
It appears Carolina Chancellor Lee Roberts is “all in” on artificial intelligence.
Food Stamps May Face Lasting Damage From Trump’s Halt to Funds in Shutdown www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Many people in rural communities will be affected
Many people in rural communities will be affected
Food Stamps May Face Lasting Damage From Trump’s Halt to Funds in Shutdown
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November 13, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Food Stamps May Face Lasting Damage From Trump’s Halt to Funds in Shutdown www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Many people in rural communities will be affected
Many people in rural communities will be affected
After Trump Split, Epstein Said He Could ‘Take Him Down’ www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Gets more interesting. The plot thickens
Gets more interesting. The plot thickens
After Trump Split, Epstein Said He Could ‘Take Him Down’
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November 13, 2025 at 4:38 AM
After Trump Split, Epstein Said He Could ‘Take Him Down’ www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Gets more interesting. The plot thickens
Gets more interesting. The plot thickens
Trump Administration Live Updates: House Narrowly Passes Bill to End Shutdown www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Rep Don Davis of North Carolina was one of six Democrats supporting the bill. NC General Assembly just gerrymandered his district to make it more republican at Trump’s request
Rep Don Davis of North Carolina was one of six Democrats supporting the bill. NC General Assembly just gerrymandered his district to make it more republican at Trump’s request
Trump Administration Live Updates: House Passes Bill to End Shutdown
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November 13, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Trump Administration Live Updates: House Narrowly Passes Bill to End Shutdown www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Rep Don Davis of North Carolina was one of six Democrats supporting the bill. NC General Assembly just gerrymandered his district to make it more republican at Trump’s request
Rep Don Davis of North Carolina was one of six Democrats supporting the bill. NC General Assembly just gerrymandered his district to make it more republican at Trump’s request
Catholic Bishops Issue Rare Statement Objecting to U.S. Immigration Tactics www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Well done
Well done
Catholic Bishops Issue Rare Statement Objecting to U.S. Immigration Tactics
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November 13, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Catholic Bishops Issue Rare Statement Objecting to U.S. Immigration Tactics www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Well done
Well done
The Penny Dies at 232 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/b...
Rest in Peace
Rest in Peace
The Penny Dies at 232
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November 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
The Penny Dies at 232 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/b...
Rest in Peace
Rest in Peace
Trump Ramps Up Pressure on G.O.P. to Thwart Epstein Vote www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Targeting Reps Lauren Boebert and Nancy Mace
Targeting Reps Lauren Boebert and Nancy Mace
Trump Ramps Up Pressure on G.O.P. to Thwart Epstein Vote
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November 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Trump Ramps Up Pressure on G.O.P. to Thwart Epstein Vote www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Targeting Reps Lauren Boebert and Nancy Mace
Targeting Reps Lauren Boebert and Nancy Mace
Epstein Files Live Updates: G.O.P. Lawmakers Release Thousands of Files www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
More truth comes out
More truth comes out
Epstein Files Live Updates: G.O.P. Lawmakers Release Thousands of Files
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Epstein Files Live Updates: G.O.P. Lawmakers Release Thousands of Files www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
More truth comes out
More truth comes out
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Excellent. Bravo !!
Excellent. Bravo !!
You Can’t “Protect Children” While Defending a Predator
How much longer can Republicans pretend not to see?
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November 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Excellent. Bravo !!
Excellent. Bravo !!
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Exactly Hunger and lack of health care equals goodbye GOP
Exactly Hunger and lack of health care equals goodbye GOP
Mamdani and North Carolina
The NYC election results don't reflect the reality in swings states like North Carolina.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Exactly Hunger and lack of health care equals goodbye GOP
Exactly Hunger and lack of health care equals goodbye GOP
Trump Administration Plans to Send Border Patrol to Charlotte and New Orleans www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/u...
Coming soon to Charlotte NC
Coming soon to Charlotte NC
Trump Administration Plans to Send Border Patrol to Charlotte and New Orleans
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November 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Trump Administration Plans to Send Border Patrol to Charlotte and New Orleans www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/u...
Coming soon to Charlotte NC
Coming soon to Charlotte NC
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
This could be the beginning of Trump’s rnd
This could be the beginning of Trump’s rnd
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct
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November 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
This could be the beginning of Trump’s rnd
This could be the beginning of Trump’s rnd
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Yes, very partisan
Yes, very partisan
NC elections board reveals new partisan voice • NC Newsline
NC's Board of Elections is taking more overtly partisan stances and adding political hires under Republican oversight.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Yes, very partisan
Yes, very partisan
Trump Loyalists Push ‘Grand Conspiracy’ as New Subpoenas Land www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/u...
What next?
What next?
Trump Loyalists Push ‘Grand Conspiracy’ as New Subpoenas Land
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Trump Loyalists Push ‘Grand Conspiracy’ as New Subpoenas Land www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/u...
What next?
What next?
Thank goodness Lee Robert’s had the convictions of his famous journalist parents on this
Go Heels
UNC-Chapel Hill's chancellor says the university will not sign on to a higher education compact from the Trump administration.
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www.wunc.org/education/20...
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Thank goodness Lee Robert’s had the convictions of his famous journalist parents on this
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Go Heels
UNC-Chapel Hill's chancellor says the university will not sign on to a higher education compact from the Trump administration.
www.wunc.org/education/20...
www.wunc.org/education/20...
After faculty raise concerns, UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor says university will not sign Trump's higher ed compact
Lee Roberts called the "preferential treatment" proposal a clear infringement on academic freedom.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Go Heels
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I agree with Charlie Sykes democrats need more chutzpah, but continued FAA delays over the holidays would turn public opinion against them
I agree with Charlie Sykes democrats need more chutzpah, but continued FAA delays over the holidays would turn public opinion against them
No, Democrats, Surrender is Not Winning
A podcast and a gathering of rants
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November 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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I agree with Charlie Sykes democrats need more chutzpah, but continued FAA delays over the holidays would turn public opinion against them
I agree with Charlie Sykes democrats need more chutzpah, but continued FAA delays over the holidays would turn public opinion against them