Alisia Bergsman
@alisiabergsman.bsky.social
Amateur Historian. Writer. Neurodivergent.
Commissioner in Huntersville NC
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Commissioner in Huntersville NC
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Welcome! I am an amateur historian, writer, science nerd, & Huntersville Commissioner in NC. I geek out over governance, local history, and how topics like climate science & the economy connect to daily life. Expect slice-of-life updates on hiking, birding, gaming, and books I’m reading. 🌿📚
Fascism doesn’t start with tanks. It starts with silencing opponents, threatening officials, and gutting public services. As a Commissioner, I see the power and fragility of democracy. Local government is one frontline—and I will keep showing up to protect your rights.
#ncpol #huntersvillenc
#ncpol #huntersvillenc
May 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Fascism doesn’t start with tanks. It starts with silencing opponents, threatening officials, and gutting public services. As a Commissioner, I see the power and fragility of democracy. Local government is one frontline—and I will keep showing up to protect your rights.
#ncpol #huntersvillenc
#ncpol #huntersvillenc
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Japan is the largest foreign investor in the state of North Carolina, with companies employing more than 31,000 people in the Tar Heel State. Japan now faces a 24% tariff on all goods entering the US.
April 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Japan is the largest foreign investor in the state of North Carolina, with companies employing more than 31,000 people in the Tar Heel State. Japan now faces a 24% tariff on all goods entering the US.
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We’d like to remind everyone that Republicans in Congress could stop this at any time.
April 3, 2025 at 2:56 AM
We’d like to remind everyone that Republicans in Congress could stop this at any time.
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As far as I can tell, Khalil has still not been charged & his attorney/family still don’t know where he is.
Any Jew who thinks this is going to start and stop with a few Palestinian activists is fooling themselves. Our community should not be used as an excuse to upend democracy & the rule of law.
Any Jew who thinks this is going to start and stop with a few Palestinian activists is fooling themselves. Our community should not be used as an excuse to upend democracy & the rule of law.
The Trump admin is exploiting real concerns about antisemitism to undercut democracy: from gutting education funding to deporting students to attacking diversity, equity, & inclusion.
As we’ve repeatedly said: this makes Jews - & so many others - less safe.
jewishpublicaffairs.org/news/jcpa-re...
As we’ve repeatedly said: this makes Jews - & so many others - less safe.
jewishpublicaffairs.org/news/jcpa-re...
JCPA Responds to Trump Administration’s Executive Order on Antisemitism - Jewish Council for Public Affairs
Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s new executive order related to combatting antisemitism: “Rising antisemiti...
jewishpublicaffairs.org
March 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
As far as I can tell, Khalil has still not been charged & his attorney/family still don’t know where he is.
Any Jew who thinks this is going to start and stop with a few Palestinian activists is fooling themselves. Our community should not be used as an excuse to upend democracy & the rule of law.
Any Jew who thinks this is going to start and stop with a few Palestinian activists is fooling themselves. Our community should not be used as an excuse to upend democracy & the rule of law.
A fellow Semester at Sea F00 alum who works for USAID recently said, “I never imagined my work would be vilified by the world’s richest man for being inherently humane.”
Seeing my former employer, Global Refuge, targeted is soul-crushing.
Judge. Jury. Executioner.
No investigation. No due process.
Seeing my former employer, Global Refuge, targeted is soul-crushing.
Judge. Jury. Executioner.
No investigation. No due process.
February 5, 2025 at 12:48 PM
A fellow Semester at Sea F00 alum who works for USAID recently said, “I never imagined my work would be vilified by the world’s richest man for being inherently humane.”
Seeing my former employer, Global Refuge, targeted is soul-crushing.
Judge. Jury. Executioner.
No investigation. No due process.
Seeing my former employer, Global Refuge, targeted is soul-crushing.
Judge. Jury. Executioner.
No investigation. No due process.
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trudeau kinda giving hugh grant in love actually speech rn
February 2, 2025 at 2:20 AM
trudeau kinda giving hugh grant in love actually speech rn
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Canada’s Justin Trudeau defiantly stands up to Donald Trump, imposing tariffs on American goods in response to Trump’s tariffs. (This speech was not carried live on American cable news networks.)
February 2, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Canada’s Justin Trudeau defiantly stands up to Donald Trump, imposing tariffs on American goods in response to Trump’s tariffs. (This speech was not carried live on American cable news networks.)
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NEW: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces 25% tariffs on
$155-billion worth of U.S. goods, including $30b as of Tues, followed by further $125b in 21 days.
Includes beer, wine and bourbon; fruit and fruit juices; vegetables; perfume, clothing, shoes, furniture, sports equipment, lumber, plastic
$155-billion worth of U.S. goods, including $30b as of Tues, followed by further $125b in 21 days.
Includes beer, wine and bourbon; fruit and fruit juices; vegetables; perfume, clothing, shoes, furniture, sports equipment, lumber, plastic
February 2, 2025 at 2:22 AM
NEW: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces 25% tariffs on
$155-billion worth of U.S. goods, including $30b as of Tues, followed by further $125b in 21 days.
Includes beer, wine and bourbon; fruit and fruit juices; vegetables; perfume, clothing, shoes, furniture, sports equipment, lumber, plastic
$155-billion worth of U.S. goods, including $30b as of Tues, followed by further $125b in 21 days.
Includes beer, wine and bourbon; fruit and fruit juices; vegetables; perfume, clothing, shoes, furniture, sports equipment, lumber, plastic
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Tonight we saw a global statesman demonstrate why he is respected around the world.
Prime Minister Trudeau delivered an exceptional message tonight, to Canadians, Americans, and the world.
Prime Minister Trudeau delivered an exceptional message tonight, to Canadians, Americans, and the world.
February 2, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Tonight we saw a global statesman demonstrate why he is respected around the world.
Prime Minister Trudeau delivered an exceptional message tonight, to Canadians, Americans, and the world.
Prime Minister Trudeau delivered an exceptional message tonight, to Canadians, Americans, and the world.
Stars can be messy, too.
One of my favorite images of 2024 was captured by the Hubble Space telescope. It's a stunning image of a binary star called R Aquarii that regularly "spews" gas on its neighbors in a stunning spectacle of light.
You can learn more here: esahubble.org/news/heic2413/
One of my favorite images of 2024 was captured by the Hubble Space telescope. It's a stunning image of a binary star called R Aquarii that regularly "spews" gas on its neighbors in a stunning spectacle of light.
You can learn more here: esahubble.org/news/heic2413/
December 27, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Stars can be messy, too.
One of my favorite images of 2024 was captured by the Hubble Space telescope. It's a stunning image of a binary star called R Aquarii that regularly "spews" gas on its neighbors in a stunning spectacle of light.
You can learn more here: esahubble.org/news/heic2413/
One of my favorite images of 2024 was captured by the Hubble Space telescope. It's a stunning image of a binary star called R Aquarii that regularly "spews" gas on its neighbors in a stunning spectacle of light.
You can learn more here: esahubble.org/news/heic2413/
In a 5-0 vote, last night we adopted an ordinance designating the property known as the Caldwell-Bradwell School in Huntersville as a historic landmark. It is one of the only known extant one-teacher schoolhouses remaining in Mecklenburg County.
landmarkscommission.org
December 4, 2024 at 12:56 PM
In a 5-0 vote, last night we adopted an ordinance designating the property known as the Caldwell-Bradwell School in Huntersville as a historic landmark. It is one of the only known extant one-teacher schoolhouses remaining in Mecklenburg County.
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Today would've been Matthew Shepard's 48th Birthday. While we remember those we lost to AIDS, let's not forget those we lost to hate. #RememberMatthew #NOH8
December 1, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Today would've been Matthew Shepard's 48th Birthday. While we remember those we lost to AIDS, let's not forget those we lost to hate. #RememberMatthew #NOH8
All I want is a cabin in the mountains, the next cozy fantasy by @rebeccathorne.bsky.social a crackling fire, a basket of emotional support pastries, and a functioning democracy with equal rights for all. That’s not too much to ask for, right?
November 30, 2024 at 10:10 PM
All I want is a cabin in the mountains, the next cozy fantasy by @rebeccathorne.bsky.social a crackling fire, a basket of emotional support pastries, and a functioning democracy with equal rights for all. That’s not too much to ask for, right?
Taking notes for March. 😃📚
A bookstore birthday party?!?!Each of the party guests purchased the birthday girl a book from her TBR table. This is a win-win for the guest of honor AND the bookstore. This is such a cool way to celebrate your birthday #BookSky 📚🎂
November 30, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Taking notes for March. 😃📚
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It’s a measure of progress for North Carolina that the top news result for “Mark Robinson” is about an Australian sports journalist who writes about soccer in Melbourne. 👏👍 #ncpol
November 30, 2024 at 12:21 PM
It’s a measure of progress for North Carolina that the top news result for “Mark Robinson” is about an Australian sports journalist who writes about soccer in Melbourne. 👏👍 #ncpol
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This week, the Republican-led North Carolina General Assembly passed a bill to eliminate two elected Superior Court judicial seats. The two judges currently occupying those seats had previously ruled against #NCGA overreach. This is the past 14 years of #ncpol in a nutshell.
November 21, 2024 at 1:58 AM
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Patiently waiting for the “Wicked isn’t political” discourse to start from the same people that are clearly represented by the villains in the film.
November 19, 2024 at 3:10 AM
Patiently waiting for the “Wicked isn’t political” discourse to start from the same people that are clearly represented by the villains in the film.
Transformative change begins at the local level. Want to get involved? You can start by learning how decisions are made by your town/city council, who represents you, and where you can make a difference. Understanding is the first step to action. #LocalGov #CivicEngagement #USPOL
November 17, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Transformative change begins at the local level. Want to get involved? You can start by learning how decisions are made by your town/city council, who represents you, and where you can make a difference. Understanding is the first step to action. #LocalGov #CivicEngagement #USPOL
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Librarians moving dystopian novels to the nonfiction shelves.
a woman standing in a library with a book titled room on the shelf
ALT: a woman standing in a library with a book titled room on the shelf
media.tenor.com
November 13, 2024 at 2:06 AM
Librarians moving dystopian novels to the nonfiction shelves.
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Bleak. And also I remain surprised that so many people are surprised that tradwives and other influencers (finance, fitness, cooking, fashion, etc) whose whole focus is about selling a commodity lifestyle that is exclusionary are conservatives
Multiple consultants and PR reps told me brands no longer care about influencers promoting MAGA. “Honestly,” one consultant told me, “people lose more brand deals talking about Palestine than anything else.” www.thecut.com/article/infl...
Influencers Are Going Full MAGA
After Trump’s win, a red hat no longer seems so bad for business.
www.thecut.com
November 16, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Bleak. And also I remain surprised that so many people are surprised that tradwives and other influencers (finance, fitness, cooking, fashion, etc) whose whole focus is about selling a commodity lifestyle that is exclusionary are conservatives
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Starter pack on #GlobalSouth, #decolonial and #majorityworld voices and perspectives on international development, climate change, environmental justice and degrowth/postgrowth. Please join, and spread the word! Let me know if you work in this area and want to be included. go.bsky.app/ArNFz1C
November 14, 2024 at 10:11 AM
Starter pack on #GlobalSouth, #decolonial and #majorityworld voices and perspectives on international development, climate change, environmental justice and degrowth/postgrowth. Please join, and spread the word! Let me know if you work in this area and want to be included. go.bsky.app/ArNFz1C
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This is why every vote matters. #nc #ncpolitics #leftist #2024election #vote
www.wfae.org/politics/202...
www.wfae.org/politics/202...
Democrat Riggs now has a 24-vote lead over Republican Griffin for a seat on the NC Supreme Court
The race for a seat on the state Supreme Court is incredibly tight. Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs has a 24-vote lead as of Saturday morning. That's out of more than 5.5 million ballots cast.
www.wfae.org
November 16, 2024 at 11:52 PM
This is why every vote matters. #nc #ncpolitics #leftist #2024election #vote
www.wfae.org/politics/202...
www.wfae.org/politics/202...
Thank you for your hard work and dedication, Yolanda. #WeFeedYou
Yolanda has been laboring in WA state's wine fields for 37+ years.She works long hours harvesting the crop and wonders why farm workers like herself aren't respected more when they are the ones who put food on the table of this country and also of the whole world. #WeFeedYou
November 12, 2024 at 1:41 AM
Thank you for your hard work and dedication, Yolanda. #WeFeedYou