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Underwire is focused on empowering, educating and engaging women through fun, creative events.
Keeping the focus on NC Politics specifically: Public Education Funding, Gun Violence Prevention, Fair Maps/Fair Courts, and Women's Rights.
Keeping the focus on NC Politics specifically: Public Education Funding, Gun Violence Prevention, Fair Maps/Fair Courts, and Women's Rights.
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· Nov 18
Underwire Coffee Office Hours Notes
Underwire Coffee Office Hours Notes Support our work: https://givebutter.com/yearendliftandsupport Upcoming Dates: 11/16 6-7pm virtual Rally for Justice w Justice Earls, 3 Judges, Anderson Clayton ...
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Tab 2 of our public Google doc has all of the resources and helpful information we have gathered for those wanting to take action this week 🧊
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It took NC Republicans less than a month to pass Trump's gerrymandered maps, but it's taken them nearly 30 years to fully fund our schools. We’re sick and tired of our leaders putting politics over people. #ncpol #nced #ncga #fundpublicschools
January 7, 2026 at 5:08 PM
It took NC Republicans less than a month to pass Trump's gerrymandered maps, but it's taken them nearly 30 years to fully fund our schools. We’re sick and tired of our leaders putting politics over people. #ncpol #nced #ncga #fundpublicschools
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Hundreds of North Carolina teachers are calling out and protesting. Here’s what they want. NC Teachers in Action say between 650 and 750 teachers called out of work today to protest for more school funding and higher teacher pay. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #ncpol #nced
Hundreds of NC teachers are calling out and protesting. Here’s what they want.
The teachers are pointing out that North Carolina is ranked low in areas such as teacher pay and state funding for public schools.
www.newsobserver.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Hundreds of North Carolina teachers are calling out and protesting. Here’s what they want. NC Teachers in Action say between 650 and 750 teachers called out of work today to protest for more school funding and higher teacher pay. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #ncpol #nced
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Dozens of educators demonstrate at the intersection of Green Level Church and Carpenter Fire Station roads in Cary on Wednesday, calling on state lawmakers to provide more funding for public education. Protests were held across North Carolina. (Photo via @vizjourno.bsky.social) #ncpol #nced
January 7, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Dozens of educators demonstrate at the intersection of Green Level Church and Carpenter Fire Station roads in Cary on Wednesday, calling on state lawmakers to provide more funding for public education. Protests were held across North Carolina. (Photo via @vizjourno.bsky.social) #ncpol #nced
“Advocacy can do something for kids that deserve a shot, and advocacy can maybe do something to save the teaching profession in North Carolina,” said Matt Townsend, a Durham Public Schools
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'Teachers need more than apples:' Wake County educators call out of work to push for higher pay
Holding handmade signs with pleas for more funding and support, groups of educators and their supporters gathered at intersections in Wake County on Wednesday.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:19 PM
“Advocacy can do something for kids that deserve a shot, and advocacy can maybe do something to save the teaching profession in North Carolina,” said Matt Townsend, a Durham Public Schools
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"Choose courage over convenience. Choose children over ideology.” • NC Newsline share.google/i4jCHfSplpkg... #ncpol
North Carolina faith leaders, advocates outline legislative wish list ahead of 2026 session • NC Newsline
North Carolina faith leaders gathered at the General Assembly Monday to advocate for policies that they believe will improve the lives of all North Carolinians in the new year.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:23 PM
"Choose courage over convenience. Choose children over ideology.” • NC Newsline share.google/i4jCHfSplpkg... #ncpol
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Here's a great recap of how each of North Carolina's 14 Representatives and 2 Senators performed in 2025. Attendance, bills written, times they broke from party lines, and more.
#ncpol #midterms #congress
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article314078446.html
#ncpol #midterms #congress
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article314078446.html
NC lawmakers top lists for speeches, conservative votes. See their year in review
North Carolina’s members of Congress just completed one year in the current session of Congress. We review how they performed in 2025.
www.newsobserver.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Here's a great recap of how each of North Carolina's 14 Representatives and 2 Senators performed in 2025. Attendance, bills written, times they broke from party lines, and more.
#ncpol #midterms #congress
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article314078446.html
#ncpol #midterms #congress
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article314078446.html
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Milestone day in voter registration in #ncpol yesterday. What does it mean?
See this
open.substack.com/pub/chriscoo...
Which leans heavily on this
theassemblync.com/politics/dem...
With a sprinkle of this uncpress.org/978146968171...
x-posted on this
www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2026/01/ther...
See this
open.substack.com/pub/chriscoo...
Which leans heavily on this
theassemblync.com/politics/dem...
With a sprinkle of this uncpress.org/978146968171...
x-posted on this
www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2026/01/ther...
January 4, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Milestone day in voter registration in #ncpol yesterday. What does it mean?
See this
open.substack.com/pub/chriscoo...
Which leans heavily on this
theassemblync.com/politics/dem...
With a sprinkle of this uncpress.org/978146968171...
x-posted on this
www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2026/01/ther...
See this
open.substack.com/pub/chriscoo...
Which leans heavily on this
theassemblync.com/politics/dem...
With a sprinkle of this uncpress.org/978146968171...
x-posted on this
www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2026/01/ther...
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In 2026, let's make sure the BEST choice is fully funded - PUBLIC Education! #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpol
www.publicedworks.org/2025/12/don-...
www.publicedworks.org/2025/12/don-...
Don Martin: Public schools offer a better choice - Public Ed Works
By Don Martin WINSTON-SALEM (December 23, 2025) – In 2013, the NC General Assembly passed the “Opportunity Scholarship” law to provide scholarship funds for low-income students who wished to attend pr...
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December 31, 2025 at 2:51 PM
In 2026, let's make sure the BEST choice is fully funded - PUBLIC Education! #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpol
www.publicedworks.org/2025/12/don-...
www.publicedworks.org/2025/12/don-...
Our maps are so gerrymandered that it takes things like this for citizens’ voices to be heard! And look at the impact @cantwinvictoryfund.bsky.social has on even running ‘cant’idates in unwinnable districts! People learn about how rigged our maps are and want better!
North Carolina teachers to run in GOP primary for state legislature. Will it have an impact? NC Educators on the Ballot recruited 6 teachers to run in the March GOP state House primary. NC GOP accuses group of trying to confuse & mislead voters. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol #nced
NC teachers to run in GOP primary for state legislature. Will it have an impact?
N.C. Republican Party is accusing the NC Educators on the Ballot of trying to mislead voters by running candidates in the GOP primary.
www.newsobserver.com
January 2, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Our maps are so gerrymandered that it takes things like this for citizens’ voices to be heard! And look at the impact @cantwinvictoryfund.bsky.social has on even running ‘cant’idates in unwinnable districts! People learn about how rigged our maps are and want better!
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In a surprise move, the #DeptofEd announced a $50m cut to #education funding in #NC, mainly hitting our #ruralschools. I’m taking them to court. - AG Jeff Jackson. #ncpol
From the NorthCarolina community on Reddit: In a surprise move, the Dept of Ed announced a $50m cut to education funding in NC, mainly hitting our rural schools. I’m taking them to court. - AG Jeff Ja...
Explore this post and more from the NorthCarolina community
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January 1, 2026 at 3:58 PM
In a surprise move, the #DeptofEd announced a $50m cut to #education funding in #NC, mainly hitting our #ruralschools. I’m taking them to court. - AG Jeff Jackson. #ncpol
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Christofascism on the move
“I’m sure you’re aware of our connections with the Trump Administration,” the North Carolina Republican Party's communications director wrote in an email response to us. “I would strongly suggest dropping this story.”
We didn't. #ICYMI, read the story that he wanted dropped:
We didn't. #ICYMI, read the story that he wanted dropped:
“Biblical Justice, Equal Justice, for All”: How North Carolina’s Chief Justice Transformed His State and America
Paul Newby, a born-again Christian, has turned his perch atop North Carolina’s Supreme Court into an instrument of political power. Over two decades, he’s driven changes that have reverberated well be...
www.propublica.org
January 2, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Christofascism on the move
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A way to temper Newby's influence on the NC Supreme Court is to re-elect one of the only two Democratic justices. Justice Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social is up for re-election this year and could use your support as a volunteer or donor. earls4justice.com
#ncpol
#ncpol
Re-Elect Justice Anita Earls
Justice Anita Earls is an Associate Justice on the North Carolina Supreme Court and a proven fighter for the rights of ALL North Carolinians. Join the campaign to re-elect Justice Earls to the NC Supr...
earls4justice.com
January 2, 2026 at 4:56 AM
A way to temper Newby's influence on the NC Supreme Court is to re-elect one of the only two Democratic justices. Justice Anita Earls @anitaearls.bsky.social is up for re-election this year and could use your support as a volunteer or donor. earls4justice.com
#ncpol
#ncpol
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“I’m sure you’re aware of our connections with the Trump Administration,” the North Carolina Republican Party's communications director wrote in an email response to us. “I would strongly suggest dropping this story.”
We didn't. #ICYMI, read the story that he wanted dropped:
We didn't. #ICYMI, read the story that he wanted dropped:
“Biblical Justice, Equal Justice, for All”: How North Carolina’s Chief Justice Transformed His State and America
Paul Newby, a born-again Christian, has turned his perch atop North Carolina’s Supreme Court into an instrument of political power. Over two decades, he’s driven changes that have reverberated well be...
www.propublica.org
January 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM
“I’m sure you’re aware of our connections with the Trump Administration,” the North Carolina Republican Party's communications director wrote in an email response to us. “I would strongly suggest dropping this story.”
We didn't. #ICYMI, read the story that he wanted dropped:
We didn't. #ICYMI, read the story that he wanted dropped:
Scrambling though because cable is going the way of the dinosaur. More folks under 50ish get their news from online sources
JUST NOW: Trump now openly says he is trying to force CNN into the hands of his allies to stop the network from criticizing him.
🇺🇸 Welcome to authoritarianism. ‘1984’ is here. (Imagine Biden saying this about Fox)
🇺🇸 Welcome to authoritarianism. ‘1984’ is here. (Imagine Biden saying this about Fox)
December 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Scrambling though because cable is going the way of the dinosaur. More folks under 50ish get their news from online sources
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Wake County school board extends contract of Superintendent Robert Taylor. Here’s how long. He’s now under contract to June 2029. Board didn’t give a raise in recognition of no new school employee raises this year due to lack of state budget.
www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #wcpss #nced
www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #wcpss #nced
Wake school board extends contract of Superintendent Robert Taylor. Here’s how long
The school board didn’t give the superintendent a raise because other school employees aren’t getting new state raises this year.
www.newsobserver.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Wake County school board extends contract of Superintendent Robert Taylor. Here’s how long. He’s now under contract to June 2029. Board didn’t give a raise in recognition of no new school employee raises this year due to lack of state budget.
www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #wcpss #nced
www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #wcpss #nced
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Here's a strange story that may get little notice amid all the understandable crush of news about immigration raids: #ncpol www.wral.com/news/state/n...
NC Bar rebukes GOP push to publicize employees’ political affiliations
Republican operatives want to know the political parties and campaign contributions of state regulators who oversee lawyers in North Carolina. The State Bar said it doesn’t know that information and w...
www.wral.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Here's a strange story that may get little notice amid all the understandable crush of news about immigration raids: #ncpol www.wral.com/news/state/n...
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My legal team will be in federal court in North Carolina today fighting against the state's unconstitutional redrawn congressional map. Before you listen to those in the GOP who say we can't win, ask Texas how that worked out for them.
November 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
My legal team will be in federal court in North Carolina today fighting against the state's unconstitutional redrawn congressional map. Before you listen to those in the GOP who say we can't win, ask Texas how that worked out for them.
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NC Gov. Josh Stein says White House didn’t respond to Border Patrol questions #ncpol
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
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NC Gov. Josh Stein says White House didn’t respond to Border Patrol questions
Homeland Security says Border Patrol has arrested more than 200 people in Charlotte, agents started detaining people in Raleigh Tuesday too
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
NC Gov. Josh Stein says White House didn’t respond to Border Patrol questions #ncpol
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
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Story updated with Durham Public Schools saying 21% of students were absent Tuesday amid the Border Patrol surge. Wake County Supt. Robert Taylor said he's highly concerned about the academic impact of parents keeping their kids home. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #ncpol #wcpss
Attendance drops in Wake, Durham, Chapel Hill schools during Border Patrol surge
Nearly 1 in 9 Wake County students were absent on Tuesday, far higher than the normal total.
www.newsobserver.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Story updated with Durham Public Schools saying 21% of students were absent Tuesday amid the Border Patrol surge. Wake County Supt. Robert Taylor said he's highly concerned about the academic impact of parents keeping their kids home. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #ncpol #wcpss
Federal judges appear skeptical of challenge to NC’s new congressional map
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Federal judges appear skeptical of challenge to NC’s new congressional map
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
Tab 2 of our public Google doc has all of the resources and helpful information we have gathered for those wanting to take action this week 🧊
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Underwire Coffee Office Hours Notes
Underwire Coffee Office Hours Notes Support our work: https://givebutter.com/yearendliftandsupport Upcoming Dates: 11/16 6-7pm virtual Rally for Justice w Justice Earls, 3 Judges, Anderson Clayton ...
docs.google.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Tab 2 of our public Google doc has all of the resources and helpful information we have gathered for those wanting to take action this week 🧊
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
“It came quick and fast and a lot of people didn’t know,” -, a Kinston voter, said. “Now that it has happened ... a lot of people are learning the truth, and they’re turning against Trump. So you never know what might happen.” #ncpol
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
A map gave these Eastern NC voters a new political home. What they say about it.
Some in Kinston have concerns about the latest round of redistricting — if they know about it at all.
www.newsobserver.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
“It came quick and fast and a lot of people didn’t know,” -, a Kinston voter, said. “Now that it has happened ... a lot of people are learning the truth, and they’re turning against Trump. So you never know what might happen.” #ncpol
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
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Ruby Bridges' courageous act was not so long ago…
No matter how desperately some might try to erase our history, segregation remains a crime within living memory.
Hiding that truth is a service to hatred and the hateful.
No matter how desperately some might try to erase our history, segregation remains a crime within living memory.
Hiding that truth is a service to hatred and the hateful.
#OTD in 1960, Ruby Bridges became the first Black child to attend an all-white school in the South. Decades later, U.S. schools are resegregating at alarming rates.
#TheMarchContinues #EducationForAll
#TheMarchContinues #EducationForAll
November 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Ruby Bridges' courageous act was not so long ago…
No matter how desperately some might try to erase our history, segregation remains a crime within living memory.
Hiding that truth is a service to hatred and the hateful.
No matter how desperately some might try to erase our history, segregation remains a crime within living memory.
Hiding that truth is a service to hatred and the hateful.
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Not anticipate- public teachers get state employee insurance which has gone up for most (premiums) while also covering less. so no raise yet to cover those increases that begin in January
November 10, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Not anticipate- public teachers get state employee insurance which has gone up for most (premiums) while also covering less. so no raise yet to cover those increases that begin in January
Many NC schools expect low staff attendance tomorrow because of walk outs in protest to our state still not passing a budget💰. Which means they haven’t seen their raises yet. And they anticipate health insurance premiums to 🚀 next year. #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...
Some NC teachers walked out on Friday in protest. It could happen again soon.
Some teachers are talking about calling out of work again on Nov. 10 and Nov. 17 to protest lack of new state pay raises.
www.newsobserver.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Many NC schools expect low staff attendance tomorrow because of walk outs in protest to our state still not passing a budget💰. Which means they haven’t seen their raises yet. And they anticipate health insurance premiums to 🚀 next year. #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...