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NEW: Multiple data analyses show that the voters whose ballots were targeted by a North Carolina Supreme Court candidate are disproportionately Black, Democratic and young.
These are some of those voters’ stories.
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
These are some of those voters’ stories.
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
They Followed North Carolina Election Rules When They Cast Their Ballots. Now Their Votes Could Be Tossed Anyway.
A Republican judge is trying to overturn his election loss by challenging more than 60,000 ballots. These are some of those voters’ stories.
propub.li
January 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
NEW: Multiple data analyses show that the voters whose ballots were targeted by a North Carolina Supreme Court candidate are disproportionately Black, Democratic and young.
These are some of those voters’ stories.
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
These are some of those voters’ stories.
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
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Could North Carolina restrict phones in schools? Lawmakers plan to push new proposals ncnewsline.com/2025/01/27/c... @galenb.bsky.social #ncpol #nced
Could North Carolina lawmakers restrict phones in schools? • NC Newsline
two North Carolina senators are drafting a bill that would create statewide guidance for school district on student cell phone use
ncnewsline.com
January 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Could North Carolina restrict phones in schools? Lawmakers plan to push new proposals ncnewsline.com/2025/01/27/c... @galenb.bsky.social #ncpol #nced
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The Constitution is clear: if you're born on American soil, you're an American citizen.
I'm grateful there are still some within in our justice system, including GOP-appointed judges like this one, who refuse to abandon their oath of office to uphold this sacred document. apnews.com/article/birt...
I'm grateful there are still some within in our justice system, including GOP-appointed judges like this one, who refuse to abandon their oath of office to uphold this sacred document. apnews.com/article/birt...
A federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order ending the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship regardless of the parents’ immigration status.
apnews.com
January 23, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The Constitution is clear: if you're born on American soil, you're an American citizen.
I'm grateful there are still some within in our justice system, including GOP-appointed judges like this one, who refuse to abandon their oath of office to uphold this sacred document. apnews.com/article/birt...
I'm grateful there are still some within in our justice system, including GOP-appointed judges like this one, who refuse to abandon their oath of office to uphold this sacred document. apnews.com/article/birt...
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The price of eggs in the US is spiking, mostly due to #H5N1 bird flu. Solving the problem requires urgent, important communications from the CDC & FDA* and rapid development of research by the NIH**
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
Egg prices are soaring again. Here’s why and what to expect
Bird flu has killed millions of hens in recent weeks, shrinking the supply of eggs and hiking up prices at grocery stores.
www.kcur.org
January 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The price of eggs in the US is spiking, mostly due to #H5N1 bird flu. Solving the problem requires urgent, important communications from the CDC & FDA* and rapid development of research by the NIH**
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
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Trump just revoked the Equal Employment Opportunity executive order of 1965, rolling back 60 years of progress on civil rights.
The order had prohibited employment discrimination in federal hiring based on race, religion, and gender.
The order had prohibited employment discrimination in federal hiring based on race, religion, and gender.
Trump rolls back bedrock 1960s-era civil rights measure
The move abolishes decades of government practices on diversity and equal opportunity.
www.axios.com
January 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Trump just revoked the Equal Employment Opportunity executive order of 1965, rolling back 60 years of progress on civil rights.
The order had prohibited employment discrimination in federal hiring based on race, religion, and gender.
The order had prohibited employment discrimination in federal hiring based on race, religion, and gender.
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A new ProPublica analysis shows a stark pattern across the Deep South: Alongside about 200 majority-Black public school districts are private academies filled almost entirely with white students.
@jenniferberryhawes.bsky.social,
@natlash.bsky.social, @mrsimon22.bsky.social
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@jenniferberryhawes.bsky.social,
@natlash.bsky.social, @mrsimon22.bsky.social
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The Story of One Mississippi County Shows How Private Schools Are Exacerbating Segregation
A new ProPublica analysis shows a stark pattern across states in the Deep South: Alongside majority-Black public school districts, a separate web of private academies are filled almost entirely with white students.
propub.li
December 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM
A new ProPublica analysis shows a stark pattern across the Deep South: Alongside about 200 majority-Black public school districts are private academies filled almost entirely with white students.
@jenniferberryhawes.bsky.social,
@natlash.bsky.social, @mrsimon22.bsky.social
propub.li/3BFytzN
@jenniferberryhawes.bsky.social,
@natlash.bsky.social, @mrsimon22.bsky.social
propub.li/3BFytzN
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NC ranks 48th in public school funding, according to a report from the Education Law Center. Despite a strong economy, the state spends $4,868 less per student than the national average, showing a clear disregard for our public schools. #NCed www.wunc.org/education/20...
NC again ranks near bottom for effort to fund public schools
An annual report from the Education Law Center has ranked North Carolina 49th among states for its "effort" to fund public schools - a measure that considers the state's economic capacity to increase ...
www.wunc.org
December 16, 2024 at 2:06 PM
NC ranks 48th in public school funding, according to a report from the Education Law Center. Despite a strong economy, the state spends $4,868 less per student than the national average, showing a clear disregard for our public schools. #NCed www.wunc.org/education/20...
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Dear NC Voters:
Regarding the Republican override of Governor Cooper's SB382 veto, Wake Dems believes Chair Anderson Clayton said it best: You were cheated of your power to vote on who is in charge of your governmental departments. #sb382 #ncpol
Full statement: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Regarding the Republican override of Governor Cooper's SB382 veto, Wake Dems believes Chair Anderson Clayton said it best: You were cheated of your power to vote on who is in charge of your governmental departments. #sb382 #ncpol
Full statement: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
December 12, 2024 at 12:12 AM
Dear NC Voters:
Regarding the Republican override of Governor Cooper's SB382 veto, Wake Dems believes Chair Anderson Clayton said it best: You were cheated of your power to vote on who is in charge of your governmental departments. #sb382 #ncpol
Full statement: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Regarding the Republican override of Governor Cooper's SB382 veto, Wake Dems believes Chair Anderson Clayton said it best: You were cheated of your power to vote on who is in charge of your governmental departments. #sb382 #ncpol
Full statement: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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"What's happening in North Carolina is sinister, and it will have a chilling effect on our democracy and our country if they're able to get away with what they're trying to achieve," said N.C. Democratic Party chair Anderson Clayton.
#ncpol #CountDontCancel
#ncpol #CountDontCancel
Democrats demand GOP end ‘sinister’ effort to toss 60,000 ballots, with NC Supreme Court race at stake
In the still-undecided race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court, Republican Jefferson Griffin's campaign is asking for more than 60,000 votes to be thrown out as he seeks victory over…
buff.ly
December 11, 2024 at 3:49 PM
"What's happening in North Carolina is sinister, and it will have a chilling effect on our democracy and our country if they're able to get away with what they're trying to achieve," said N.C. Democratic Party chair Anderson Clayton.
#ncpol #CountDontCancel
#ncpol #CountDontCancel
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NC has the most unaccountable private school voucher program in the US. The GOP-led legislature rushed into appropriating half a BILLION dollars to a program that has no evidence that it increases educational outcomes, at the same time stating they had to “wait and see” to help Helene victims.
December 4, 2024 at 1:12 PM
NC has the most unaccountable private school voucher program in the US. The GOP-led legislature rushed into appropriating half a BILLION dollars to a program that has no evidence that it increases educational outcomes, at the same time stating they had to “wait and see” to help Helene victims.
nc house voted to override gov. cooper’s veto of hb10 …
November 19, 2024 at 8:13 PM
nc house voted to override gov. cooper’s veto of hb10 …
and this folks is what we refer to as a power grab!
NEW: Legislation would place NC elections under GOP auditor’s purview, stripping power from governor ncnewsline.com/2024/11/19/l... #ncpol
NC Republicans aim to let GOP auditor appoint state election board • NC Newsline
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina plan to transfer authority over the state's Board of Elections to the state auditor's office.
ncnewsline.com
November 19, 2024 at 7:06 PM
and this folks is what we refer to as a power grab!
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Today, the Republican leaders of North Carolina's state legislature are voting to spend nearly $500 million *additional* taxpayer dollars on private school vouchers. Those vouchers are earmarked for applicant tiers 2, 3 and 4 - the wealthiest.
Literal subsidies for the wealthy. #northcarolina
Literal subsidies for the wealthy. #northcarolina
November 19, 2024 at 11:46 AM
Today, the Republican leaders of North Carolina's state legislature are voting to spend nearly $500 million *additional* taxpayer dollars on private school vouchers. Those vouchers are earmarked for applicant tiers 2, 3 and 4 - the wealthiest.
Literal subsidies for the wealthy. #northcarolina
Literal subsidies for the wealthy. #northcarolina
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Tomorrow, the NC House is scheduled to vote on HB10, a bill which would appropriate over half a BILLION dollars to unaccountable private schools- in the wake of Hurricane Helene which caused catastrophic damage to Western NC. It’s unconscionable.
Call your legislator & tell them to vote NO.
Call your legislator & tell them to vote NO.
November 18, 2024 at 11:21 PM
Tomorrow, the NC House is scheduled to vote on HB10, a bill which would appropriate over half a BILLION dollars to unaccountable private schools- in the wake of Hurricane Helene which caused catastrophic damage to Western NC. It’s unconscionable.
Call your legislator & tell them to vote NO.
Call your legislator & tell them to vote NO.