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
Trump Announces New European Tariffs in Greenland Standoff; Allies Outraged www.nytimes.com/2026/01/17/u...
I would be outraged too. Throwing a temper tantrum. The little child who doesn’t get his way
I would be outraged too. Throwing a temper tantrum. The little child who doesn’t get his way
Trump Announces New European Tariffs in Greenland Standoff; Allies Outraged
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January 17, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Trump Announces New European Tariffs in Greenland Standoff; Allies Outraged www.nytimes.com/2026/01/17/u...
I would be outraged too. Throwing a temper tantrum. The little child who doesn’t get his way
I would be outraged too. Throwing a temper tantrum. The little child who doesn’t get his way
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Telling the truth
Telling the truth
Video: Greenland Can Be Stopped by Just a Few Republicans
There are so many Republican congressmen who say that they oppose the taking of Greenland.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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Telling the truth
Telling the truth
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Time to be aware
Time to be aware
DHS to White Supremacists: We’ve Got Your Backs
A conversation with Olivia Troye
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January 17, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Time to be aware
Time to be aware
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Looks good for democrats at this point.
Looks good for democrats at this point.
Eighteen House Ratings Shift Toward Democrats
Ten months out from Election Day, it’s increasingly clear that Democrats are in a strong position to win control of the House this November.
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January 17, 2026 at 5:05 AM
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Looks good for democrats at this point.
Looks good for democrats at this point.
U.S. Lawmakers Meet With Danish Prime Minister on Greenland www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/u...
Among those on the trip US Sen Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Thom Tills of North Carolina.
Among those on the trip US Sen Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Thom Tills of North Carolina.
U.S. Lawmakers Meet With Danish Prime Minister on Greenland
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January 17, 2026 at 4:02 AM
U.S. Lawmakers Meet With Danish Prime Minister on Greenland www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/u...
Among those on the trip US Sen Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Thom Tills of North Carolina.
Among those on the trip US Sen Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Thom Tills of North Carolina.
Virginia Moves Closer to New House Maps That Could Set Democrats Up for a Win www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/u...
For every action there's an equal and opposite reaction. 11 US House seats, democrats now hold 6. One proposal would give them 10.
For every action there's an equal and opposite reaction. 11 US House seats, democrats now hold 6. One proposal would give them 10.
Virginia Moves Closer to New House Maps That Could Set Democrats Up for a Win
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January 17, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Virginia Moves Closer to New House Maps That Could Set Democrats Up for a Win www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/u...
For every action there's an equal and opposite reaction. 11 US House seats, democrats now hold 6. One proposal would give them 10.
For every action there's an equal and opposite reaction. 11 US House seats, democrats now hold 6. One proposal would give them 10.
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He gets the blame
He gets the blame
Exclusive | It’s Trump’s Economy, and Voters Are Unhappy With It, WSJ Poll Finds
The poll offers warning signs for the president and Republicans as they prepare for a pivotal midterm election.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:38 AM
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He gets the blame
He gets the blame
Judge Restricts Immigration Agents’ Actions Toward Minnesota Protesters www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/u...
No retaliation against people “engaging in peaceful and un-obstructive protest activity.” A Biden appointee
No retaliation against people “engaging in peaceful and un-obstructive protest activity.” A Biden appointee
Judge Restricts Immigration Agents’ Actions Toward Minnesota Protesters
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January 17, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Judge Restricts Immigration Agents’ Actions Toward Minnesota Protesters www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/u...
No retaliation against people “engaging in peaceful and un-obstructive protest activity.” A Biden appointee
No retaliation against people “engaging in peaceful and un-obstructive protest activity.” A Biden appointee
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Signs More Pardons, Freeing a Fraudster for 2nd Time www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
He can’t be stopped
He can’t be stopped
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Signs More Pardons, Freeing a Fraudster for 2nd Time
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January 16, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Signs More Pardons, Freeing a Fraudster for 2nd Time www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
He can’t be stopped
He can’t be stopped
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His temper is outrageous
His temper is outrageous
Bird Brain
A heckler, an obscene gesture, and a new low for the president
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January 16, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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His temper is outrageous
His temper is outrageous
Couple Says ICE Agents Gassed Them as They Drove With 6 Children www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...
Is this the America we want?
Is this the America we want?
Couple Says ICE Agents Gassed Them as They Drove With 6 Children
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January 16, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Couple Says ICE Agents Gassed Them as They Drove With 6 Children www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...
Is this the America we want?
Is this the America we want?
Trump's Deepfake Warmongering
“It is simply not true that the Chinese and Russians are there.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Showed a lot of grit and definitely took the importance of making free throws to heart. Well done. Excellent effort by Taissa Queiroz as well RL.
Reniya Kelly picked the perfect night for a career-best performance, pouring in 24 points and four 3-pointers and showing grit all over the court to help #UNC snap a two-game slide with a big win over Miami.
Kelly’s big night comes at convenient time as Tar Heels repel Miami
CHAPEL HILL — Reniya Kelly picked a good time to turn in the best game of her career. North Carolina needed the junior guard’s production to help reverse a recent slide, with her 24 points a big re…
tarheeltribune.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Showed a lot of grit and definitely took the importance of making free throws to heart. Well done. Excellent effort by Taissa Queiroz as well RL.
Absolutely. Plays right into his hands and swells his ego.
It’s even more embarrassing than I imagined.
January 16, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Absolutely. Plays right into his hands and swells his ego.
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Highly unusual to say the least. Perhaps she's appealing to his ego to become Venezuela's president
Highly unusual to say the least. Perhaps she's appealing to his ego to become Venezuela's president
Machado Presents Trump With Her Nobel Peace Prize
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January 16, 2026 at 4:02 AM
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Highly unusual to say the least. Perhaps she's appealing to his ego to become Venezuela's president
Highly unusual to say the least. Perhaps she's appealing to his ego to become Venezuela's president
In Secret Testimony, Republicans Derided Trump’s Stolen Election Claims www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...
But they wouldn’t criticize him in public
But they wouldn’t criticize him in public
In Secret Testimony, Republicans Derided Trump’s Stolen Election Claims
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January 15, 2026 at 10:21 PM
In Secret Testimony, Republicans Derided Trump’s Stolen Election Claims www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...
But they wouldn’t criticize him in public
But they wouldn’t criticize him in public
From the official White House website
January 15, 2026 at 9:52 PM
From the official White House website
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act After Minneapolis Protests www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
Here it comes: Martial law
Here it comes: Martial law
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act After Minneapolis Protests
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January 15, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act After Minneapolis Protests www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
Here it comes: Martial law
Here it comes: Martial law
‘We’re Not Stupid’: What Greenlanders Would Say to Trump www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/w...
“We are not going to sell our soul. We are not stupid.”
“We are not going to sell our soul. We are not stupid.”
‘We’re Not Stupid’: What Greenlanders Would Say to Trump
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January 15, 2026 at 1:40 PM
‘We’re Not Stupid’: What Greenlanders Would Say to Trump www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/w...
“We are not going to sell our soul. We are not stupid.”
“We are not going to sell our soul. We are not stupid.”
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This is the person most responsible for hiring Bill Belichick and the establishment of the School of Civic Life
This is the person most responsible for hiring Bill Belichick and the establishment of the School of Civic Life
UNC-Chapel Hill trustee John Preyer steps down from university board
“I’ve never felt better about the direction of the University and its leadership,” Preyer wrote in a letter obtained by The N&O.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:25 AM
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This is the person most responsible for hiring Bill Belichick and the establishment of the School of Civic Life
This is the person most responsible for hiring Bill Belichick and the establishment of the School of Civic Life
Federal Agent Shoots Immigrant in Minneapolis, Homeland Security Says www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/u...
The Federal Government's account "could not immediately be verified" this story says
The Federal Government's account "could not immediately be verified" this story says
Federal Agent Shoots Immigrant in Minneapolis, Homeland Security Says
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January 15, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Federal Agent Shoots Immigrant in Minneapolis, Homeland Security Says www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/u...
The Federal Government's account "could not immediately be verified" this story says
The Federal Government's account "could not immediately be verified" this story says
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This is just one example of how President Trump's current immigration enforcement policies are causing a shortage of skilled workers.
This is just one example of how President Trump's current immigration enforcement policies are causing a shortage of skilled workers.
Where Did All the American-Born Roofers Go?
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January 15, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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This is just one example of how President Trump's current immigration enforcement policies are causing a shortage of skilled workers.
This is just one example of how President Trump's current immigration enforcement policies are causing a shortage of skilled workers.
Republicans Block Effort to Check Trump’s Power in Venezuela www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/u...
No courage
No courage
Republicans Block Effort to Check Trump’s Power in Venezuela
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January 14, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Republicans Block Effort to Check Trump’s Power in Venezuela www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/u...
No courage
No courage
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This is not the America I grew up in
This is not the America I grew up in
The DOJ Is Revolting
Plus: ICE polls are cratering
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January 14, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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This is not the America I grew up in
This is not the America I grew up in
F.B.I. Searches Home of Washington Post Journalist for Classified Material www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/u...
I spent 8 years as a journalist. This crosses a red line. The judge who signed this search warrant should be removed
I spent 8 years as a journalist. This crosses a red line. The judge who signed this search warrant should be removed
F.B.I. Searches Home of Washington Post Journalist for Classified Material
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January 14, 2026 at 3:36 PM
F.B.I. Searches Home of Washington Post Journalist for Classified Material www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/u...
I spent 8 years as a journalist. This crosses a red line. The judge who signed this search warrant should be removed
I spent 8 years as a journalist. This crosses a red line. The judge who signed this search warrant should be removed