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Denis McDowell @denismcdowell.bsky.social · 20h

Please support red flag laws and sensible gun regulations in NC to keep families and law enforcement officers safe.

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#NCPOL

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Underwire @underwirenc.bsky.social · 11h

#ncpol #commonsensegunlaws

Denis McDowell @denismcdowell.bsky.social · 20h

About 25 of the victims remembered at the memorial were women. Nearly all of them were shot by their husbands or boyfriends.

I knew it was a problem. I didn’t know how big the problem is.

We need red flag laws in NC badly. Get guns out of the hands of domestic abusers and the mentally ill.

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Wake County Indivisible @wakencindivisible.bsky.social · 17h

Sign Making party this Sunday 10/12 for No Kings!

www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

#ncpol #raleigh #nokings
@democracyoutloud.bsky.social @tfs-nc.bsky.social

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Underwire @underwirenc.bsky.social · 11h

Let’s face it, politics have been anything but perky lately. Time to band together and there is no one we would rather do the heavy lifting with. This event is going to be the tits and we can’t wait!

The Can’t Win Victory Fund @cantwinvictoryfund.bsky.social · 22h

When politics start to slip, we call for support. Underwire-level support. Welcome, @underwirenc.bsky.social we’re grateful for the co-host lift—Durham’s about to be extra perky and quite a party! 🎟️ RSVP → link in bio

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Underwire @underwirenc.bsky.social · 11h

Let’s face it, politics have been anything but perky lately. Time to band together and there is no one we would rather do the heavy lifting with. This event is going to be the tits and we can’t wait!

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Democracy North Carolina @democracync.bsky.social · 1d

TODAY, Elizabeth City, New Bern, and Rocky Mount are choosing new local leaders. Head to the polls and don't forget your photo ID! Find out which ones are acceptable at demnc.co/voterid #ncpol

Vote with or without Photo ID in NC | NC Voter

You need a photo ID to vote in NC. | See what IDs are accepted at the polls. | Free IDs are available. | If you don’t have an ID, you can still vote.

demnc.co

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Democracy North Carolina @democracync.bsky.social · 1d

Elections are happening TODAY in Franklin, Harnett, and Vance counties! Louisburg, Erwin, and Henderson voters are choosing mayors and council members. Polls close at 7:30 PM. Find your polling place ➡️ demnc.co/yourpoll #ncpol #electionday #voting

Election Day Polling Place Search

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Underwire @underwirenc.bsky.social · 2d

One more thing!
Fitzgerald of N.C. Values Coalition:
“And if teachers are having a hard time complying with this provision, I’m sure we could bring a bunch of volunteers to their classroom to help make lists of the materials just sitting in their classroom.”

www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...

New NC law means teachers are providing fewer books for their students to read

The new state requirement that teachers catalog the names of all the books in their classroom is drawing complaints from educators.

www.newsobserver.com

Underwire @underwirenc.bsky.social · 2d

What updates do we have on this as of now? Still the same?

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Public Ed Works @publicedworks.bsky.social · 12d

This year, NC (the ninth most populous state), was ranked as the “Number One State in America for Doing Business”! In 2024, the aggregate total of all our state investments in public K-12 instruction ranked us 48th nationally in funding per student – $4,655 below the national average. #NCed

What? NC ranked #1 for business but 48th for funding schools? - Public Ed Works

By Dr. Francis P. Koster KANNAPOLIS (September 24, 2025) – On June 11 of this year, CNBC conducted a survey which ranked North Carolina (the ninth most populous state) as the “Number One State in Amer...

www.publicedworks.org

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Underwire @underwirenc.bsky.social · 2d

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will stop collecting and releasing statistics on food insecurity after October 2025, saying the numbers had become “overly politicized.” enlacelatinonc.org/north-caroli...

North Carolina Students Face Reduced Access to Fresh, Local Meals Amid Federal Funding Cuts

Noticias en español sobre política, inmigración y asuntos comunitarios para los latinos en Carolina del Norte.

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Carolina Forward @carolinaforward.bsky.social · 3d

Every single one of these North Carolina politicians voted to shut down the federal government rather than allow the Affordable Care Act to continue operating, which will result in a doubling of everyone's health insurance premiums.

Of course, their healthcare will remain unaffected.

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Underwire @underwirenc.bsky.social · 2d

Tomorrow is Election Day in NC!

Gerry Cohen @gercohen.bsky.social · 3d

While no municipality primarily located in Wake County has an election Tues Oct 7, a bunch within 2 counties away from Wake do:
Durham
Louisburg
Rocky Mt
Fayetteville
Erwin
Henderson
Roxboro
Asheboro

that's 8 of the 14 statewide voting Tuesday. #ncpol

Underwire @underwirenc.bsky.social · 2d

“You know, 5-10 years ago, no one ever thought about having to have access to every single book in a teacher’s classroom because they trusted their teacher.” #nced #ncpol

Read more at: www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...

New NC law means teachers are providing fewer books for their students to read

The new state requirement that teachers catalog the names of all the books in their classroom is drawing complaints from educators.

www.newsobserver.com

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WUNC News @wunc.org · 9d

Most of the funds awarded to the NC Association for Public Charter Schools will go to charter schools seeking to open or expand seats to more students.

www.wunc.org/education/20...

Trump administration awards $53 million for NC charter schools

Most of the funds awarded to the NC Association for Public Charter Schools will go to charter schools seeking to open or expand seats to more students.

www.wunc.org

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Wake County Indivisible @wakencindivisible.bsky.social · 11d

Watch our interview with Haseeb Fatmi who is running for Wake Forest Board of Commissioners!

Volunteer for his campaign at www.haseebforwakeforest.com/get-involved

Make a plan to vote on November 4th or during early voting!

youtu.be/kxHS9EWmzKY?...
#ncpol #wakeforest #wakeforestnc #wakecounty

Local Lens: Haseeb Fatmi-Candidate for Wake Forest Board of Commissioners

YouTube video by Triangle Area Indivisible Collaborative

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Leader Reives Press @leaderreivespress.bsky.social · 11d

Our failure to pass a comprehensive state budget is leaving teachers in limbo. #ncpol #ncga

abc11.com/post/north-c...

As state budget stalemate continues, teacher pay raises remain in limbo

According to an April report, the estimated average salary for public school teachers in the 2023-24 school year in North Carolina was $58,292, below the national average of $72,030.

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 13d

US gives $53M to expand NC charter schools. Why it’s not going to the state. Unlike past grants given to DPI, the Education Department awarded money to NC Assoc. of Public Charter Schools, which says it can get money out to schools quicker. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #ncpol

US gives $53M to expand NC charter schools. Why it’s not going to the state

“It is extremely irresponsible to circumvent the oversight of the Department of Public Instruction and the Charter Schools Review Board.”

www.newsobserver.com

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Dave's Redistricting @davesredist.bsky.social · 18d

We added 2024 election data for NC and MO, thanks to @redistdatahub.bsky.social !!

And 2024 election data for KS, thanks to @brianamos.com (IKE Lab, VEST).

And recently 2024 election data for MN, thanks to the MN State Government!!!

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Underwire @underwirenc.bsky.social · 12d

“Accepting a political endorsement in exchange for engaging in partisan gerrymandering is nothing less than blatant, unapologetic corruption,” she said in a statement

Top NC Republican floats redrawing congressional map to help GOP
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Top NC Republican floats redrawing congressional map to help GOP

He also rebutted claims that the redistricting effort would be part of a deal to secure President Donald Trump’s endorsement.

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Justin Parmenter @justinparmenter.bsky.social · 12d

Berger threatens to redraw congressional districts, but denies talking to Trump about it #ncpol

www.wral.com/story/berger...

Berger threatens to redraw congressional districts, but denies talking to Trump about it

North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger says he hasn't spoken with President Donald Trump about redrawing the state's congressional districts to help Republicans keep control of the U.S. House. He al...

www.wral.com

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Underwire @underwirenc.bsky.social · 14d

Medicaid cuts hurt North Carolinians!

Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 14d

While NC House & Senate leaders, Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) & Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) desperately try to push the blame off onto anyone else, Gov. Stein cut to the heart of why NC Medicaid will be forced to cut $319 million next week. #ncpol #ncgov #ncga #medicaid

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Democracy Out Loud @democracyoutloud.bsky.social · 14d

Tomorrow, Thursday, September 25, at 10:00 a.m. Join Defend Diplomacy in front of Thom Tillis's office to demand that he rescind 1300 State Department firings.

Diplomacy isn’t optional. It’s how we protect our people, our security, and our future. #ncpol #resist #diplomacy

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Rob Taber @robtaber.bsky.social · 15d

Here @sarahtaber.bsky.social breaks down:

1. Why Congress matters as a check on Trump 2
2. Why it's worth investing in candidates in "reach-but-possible" races (ie #NC07's @kimberlyhardync.bsky.social)
3. Why "early money is like yeast" - it helps raise the dough.
4. And WHY we get those texts.

Money, Politics, and Power: A Practical Guide

YouTube video by Farm to Taber

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Underwire @underwirenc.bsky.social · 15d

Definitely! If you guys share it on insta send to us there too!

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