Henderson County NC Democratic Party
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Arnoldo Bazan, a 16-year-old U.S. citizen, was put in a chokehold by ICE agents.
Agents took his phone, which he tracked to a used electronics vending machine near an ICE detention center.
Yes: ICE is stealing and selling people’s things after brutalizing them. There are no words.
Agents took his phone, which he tracked to a used electronics vending machine near an ICE detention center.
Yes: ICE is stealing and selling people’s things after brutalizing them. There are no words.
We Found More Than 40 Cases of Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing
Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken. “I felt like I was going to p
www.propublica.org
January 15, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Arnoldo Bazan, a 16-year-old U.S. citizen, was put in a chokehold by ICE agents.
Agents took his phone, which he tracked to a used electronics vending machine near an ICE detention center.
Yes: ICE is stealing and selling people’s things after brutalizing them. There are no words.
Agents took his phone, which he tracked to a used electronics vending machine near an ICE detention center.
Yes: ICE is stealing and selling people’s things after brutalizing them. There are no words.
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Mike Johnson’s office says the legally required plaque to honor police officers who protected the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, is “not implementable” and will NOT be hung — despite being mandated by law.
Johnson says no to plaque honoring police officers for Jan. 6
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s office says the legally required plaque to honor police officers who protected the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, is “not implementable”
www.nbcnews.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Mike Johnson’s office says the legally required plaque to honor police officers who protected the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, is “not implementable” and will NOT be hung — despite being mandated by law.
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ICE is going after people who commit fewer crimes than U.S. born citizens. They're robbing people, hurting people, using racial profiling, violating due process, hurting children, and going after American citizens while they do. This is an illegal criminal enterprise from head to toe.
December 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
ICE is going after people who commit fewer crimes than U.S. born citizens. They're robbing people, hurting people, using racial profiling, violating due process, hurting children, and going after American citizens while they do. This is an illegal criminal enterprise from head to toe.
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Frost: If you want to protect children, why don't you ban assault weapons instead of health care?
December 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Frost: If you want to protect children, why don't you ban assault weapons instead of health care?
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As Republicans attempt to gerrymander their way to a 2026 election win, they’re encountering one big obstacle: the courts and voters. Now, the party is waging war on both by attacking voter-approved measures, threatening impeachment and more.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/to-p...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/to-p...
To Protect Gerrymanders, GOP Lawmakers Target Judges — and Voters
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
As Republicans attempt to gerrymander their way to a 2026 election win, they’re encountering one big obstacle: the courts and voters. Now, the party is waging war on both by attacking voter-approved measures, threatening impeachment and more.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/to-p...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/to-p...
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The White House continues to make our work harder. They’ve:
✂️ Cut funding for transportation and education
👎 Effectively told families in poverty “you’re on your own”
❌ Presided over the longest government shutdown in history
🚨 Failed to act after Western Maryland was hit by a devastating storm.
✂️ Cut funding for transportation and education
👎 Effectively told families in poverty “you’re on your own”
❌ Presided over the longest government shutdown in history
🚨 Failed to act after Western Maryland was hit by a devastating storm.
December 13, 2025 at 2:33 AM
The White House continues to make our work harder. They’ve:
✂️ Cut funding for transportation and education
👎 Effectively told families in poverty “you’re on your own”
❌ Presided over the longest government shutdown in history
🚨 Failed to act after Western Maryland was hit by a devastating storm.
✂️ Cut funding for transportation and education
👎 Effectively told families in poverty “you’re on your own”
❌ Presided over the longest government shutdown in history
🚨 Failed to act after Western Maryland was hit by a devastating storm.
Our taxes paid for this
December 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Our taxes paid for this
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Trump's approval ratings are tanking. He's flailing on the economy. Epstein haunts him. Republicans are beginning to revolt against him.
He's not all powerful.
A tyrant can exercise tyranny only insofar as the objects of his tyranny continue to allow it.
Remember this.
He's not all powerful.
A tyrant can exercise tyranny only insofar as the objects of his tyranny continue to allow it.
Remember this.
December 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Trump's approval ratings are tanking. He's flailing on the economy. Epstein haunts him. Republicans are beginning to revolt against him.
He's not all powerful.
A tyrant can exercise tyranny only insofar as the objects of his tyranny continue to allow it.
Remember this.
He's not all powerful.
A tyrant can exercise tyranny only insofar as the objects of his tyranny continue to allow it.
Remember this.
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Our schools are falling behind because Republicans refuse to fund our schools. The solution is simple. FUND LEANDRO NOW! 🚨
December 12, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Our schools are falling behind because Republicans refuse to fund our schools. The solution is simple. FUND LEANDRO NOW! 🚨
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U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1 trillion.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
December 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1 trillion.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
True Hero
After Marcelo Gomes da Silva was arrested by ICE on his way to volleyball practice in Milford, he made a promise to the men he shared a cell with: He’d be a voice for immigrants unfairly detained.
He's one of Boston Globe Magazine’s Bostonians of the Year.
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He's one of Boston Globe Magazine’s Bostonians of the Year.
trib.al/p9Edy6F
December 12, 2025 at 11:16 PM
True Hero
Psst! Don’t forget Happy Hour on Dec 19th and an exciting Candidate Forum Jan 24th. HCDP offices are closed Dec 22nd to Jan 1st.
December 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Psst! Don’t forget Happy Hour on Dec 19th and an exciting Candidate Forum Jan 24th. HCDP offices are closed Dec 22nd to Jan 1st.
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While SCOTUS weighs gutting the heart of the Voting Rights Act, communities across the country — Black, Hispanic, Asian American, Native — are using Section 2 to protect their voice.
What happens if it disappears? Here are the real stories you need to know👇
What happens if it disappears? Here are the real stories you need to know👇
The Voting Rights Act Is Still Working To Stop Racist Laws. The Supreme Court Might Not Care.
Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
While SCOTUS weighs gutting the heart of the Voting Rights Act, communities across the country — Black, Hispanic, Asian American, Native — are using Section 2 to protect their voice.
What happens if it disappears? Here are the real stories you need to know👇
What happens if it disappears? Here are the real stories you need to know👇
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People say DOGE "failed", but to be fair DOGE successfully stole every American taxpayers data & personal information & had access to pretty much EVERY government system and likely shared that data with foreign entities. IDK that I'd say failed exactly, being they did everything that was intended.
a woman in a bathrobe says " i 'm just saying "
Alt: a woman in a bathrobe says " i'm just saying "
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November 25, 2025 at 5:41 AM
People say DOGE "failed", but to be fair DOGE successfully stole every American taxpayers data & personal information & had access to pretty much EVERY government system and likely shared that data with foreign entities. IDK that I'd say failed exactly, being they did everything that was intended.
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“ICE is just targeting brown people who have an accent, snatching people out of their cars”
Racial profiling is all they do
Racial profiling is all they do
November 22, 2025 at 2:43 AM
“ICE is just targeting brown people who have an accent, snatching people out of their cars”
Racial profiling is all they do
Racial profiling is all they do
On the other hand, the blatant abuse of power can energize voters as well
ICE raids are not about safety — their own data proves it. This is a political fear campaign ahead of 2026, designed to intimidate Black and Brown voters into staying home.
This is the most violent voter suppression campaign we’ve seen so far this century.
The good news? People are fighting back.
This is the most violent voter suppression campaign we’ve seen so far this century.
The good news? People are fighting back.
The Hometown Holler on Instagram: "ICE raids are not about safety — their own data proves it. This is a political fear campaign ahead of 2026, designed to intimidate Black and Brown voters into stayin...
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been accused of running a secret mission in North Carolina, aimed at intimidating voters and suppressing turnout. Experts claim ICE's data shows th...
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November 22, 2025 at 12:38 PM
On the other hand, the blatant abuse of power can energize voters as well
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November 16, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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What we're reading: A non-partisan report found that Trump’s attempted military takeover of blue cities has already cost taxpayers $500 million.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-military-takeover-cities-cost-b2863774.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-military-takeover-cities-cost-b2863774.html
Trump’s military takeover of US cities has already cost taxpayers nearly $500M
President’s decision to bolster urban law enforcement with federal forces in cities like Washington, Los Angeles and Chicago proving hugely costly, according to a report
www.independent.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
What we're reading: A non-partisan report found that Trump’s attempted military takeover of blue cities has already cost taxpayers $500 million.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-military-takeover-cities-cost-b2863774.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-military-takeover-cities-cost-b2863774.html
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✨ The tides are turning in the Deep South.
Democrats just flipped TWO seats and shattered the GOP supermajority: proof that no place is beyond change when people rise up and vote for progress. 💙 #BlueWave
Democrats just flipped TWO seats and shattered the GOP supermajority: proof that no place is beyond change when people rise up and vote for progress. 💙 #BlueWave
November 14, 2025 at 11:07 PM
✨ The tides are turning in the Deep South.
Democrats just flipped TWO seats and shattered the GOP supermajority: proof that no place is beyond change when people rise up and vote for progress. 💙 #BlueWave
Democrats just flipped TWO seats and shattered the GOP supermajority: proof that no place is beyond change when people rise up and vote for progress. 💙 #BlueWave
Let Chuck Edwards know what you think of this!
Gregory Bovino, the top Border Patrol official leading the charge on the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in cities, and his officers are heading to Charlotte, according to a source familiar with the planning. That was news to city officials. https://cnn.it/49crpZT
November 15, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Let Chuck Edwards know what you think of this!
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Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
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Newsom: "He is not screwing around. He's changing the rules. He's rigging the game because he knows he'll lose if all things are equal. He did not expect California to fight fire with fire."
November 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Newsom: "He is not screwing around. He's changing the rules. He's rigging the game because he knows he'll lose if all things are equal. He did not expect California to fight fire with fire."
Many thanks to our amazing Attorney General. One of the bright spots of last year was seeing NC elect him as well as our governor, secretary of state, lieutenant governor and superintendent of education!
Breaking: SNAP benefits are getting shut off next week for 16 million kids - including 600,000 in NC - because the USDA is refusing to use its $6b emergency fund.
They’re playing shutdown politics in a way that will cause a major hunger crisis - so I’m taking them to court to stop them.
They’re playing shutdown politics in a way that will cause a major hunger crisis - so I’m taking them to court to stop them.
October 31, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Many thanks to our amazing Attorney General. One of the bright spots of last year was seeing NC elect him as well as our governor, secretary of state, lieutenant governor and superintendent of education!
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Please say Arthur’s name. Share Arthur’s story. ICE kidnapped this 13 year old child off the streets of Mass and have moved him to two separate detention centers in other states. He’s 13!!! His mother is here legally. He’s a child!! ICE are monsters
October 16, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Please say Arthur’s name. Share Arthur’s story. ICE kidnapped this 13 year old child off the streets of Mass and have moved him to two separate detention centers in other states. He’s 13!!! His mother is here legally. He’s a child!! ICE are monsters