Carolina Forward
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We fight for a better, freer North Carolina that works for everyone. The future is a policy choice. YIMBY, esse quam videri, go Canes. 🏔
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Hey y'all - you know what? It doesn't have to be like this.
We can demand better from Raleigh and a better state for us all.
If you've had enough and are ready to take action, join us. Fight back.
We fight for North Carolina. 👇
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We can demand better from Raleigh and a better state for us all.
If you've had enough and are ready to take action, join us. Fight back.
We fight for North Carolina. 👇
secure.actblue.com/donate/carol...
A major North Carolina solar power firm in Asheville has been forced to close and lay off hundreds of employees due to the Trump administration's war on renewable energy.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:51 PM
A major North Carolina solar power firm in Asheville has been forced to close and lay off hundreds of employees due to the Trump administration's war on renewable energy.
www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...
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Here's what happened this week in North Carolina politics.
If you have a Get Out Of Jail Free card, you can do crimes without any consequences. ⛓️💥
If you have a Get Out Of Jail Free card, you can do crimes without any consequences. ⛓️💥
November 14, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Here's what happened this week in North Carolina politics.
If you have a Get Out Of Jail Free card, you can do crimes without any consequences. ⛓️💥
If you have a Get Out Of Jail Free card, you can do crimes without any consequences. ⛓️💥
Yesterday, Pennsylvania Governor @joshshapiropa.bsky.social signed their state's budget into law.
That leaves North Carolina as the only state in the entire nation without an operating budget.
Our Republican legislature, unable to decide amongst themselves, just quit and went home.
That leaves North Carolina as the only state in the entire nation without an operating budget.
Our Republican legislature, unable to decide amongst themselves, just quit and went home.
November 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Yesterday, Pennsylvania Governor @joshshapiropa.bsky.social signed their state's budget into law.
That leaves North Carolina as the only state in the entire nation without an operating budget.
Our Republican legislature, unable to decide amongst themselves, just quit and went home.
That leaves North Carolina as the only state in the entire nation without an operating budget.
Our Republican legislature, unable to decide amongst themselves, just quit and went home.
Is the Republican Party dead?
Most surveys - including a new poll via Catawba College - repeatedly show that majorities of Republican voters no longer identify as "Republicans" per se, but as supporters of Donald Trump, personally.
Most surveys - including a new poll via Catawba College - repeatedly show that majorities of Republican voters no longer identify as "Republicans" per se, but as supporters of Donald Trump, personally.
November 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Is the Republican Party dead?
Most surveys - including a new poll via Catawba College - repeatedly show that majorities of Republican voters no longer identify as "Republicans" per se, but as supporters of Donald Trump, personally.
Most surveys - including a new poll via Catawba College - repeatedly show that majorities of Republican voters no longer identify as "Republicans" per se, but as supporters of Donald Trump, personally.
Today, we salute all those men and women who served our country with honor. Thank you for your service. ❤️ 🇺🇸
November 11, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Today, we salute all those men and women who served our country with honor. Thank you for your service. ❤️ 🇺🇸
Why does the state government of North Carolina have a monopoly on liquor?
Mostly, because we inherited a pretty dumb system that no one has the guts to change. 🥃
Mostly, because we inherited a pretty dumb system that no one has the guts to change. 🥃
November 10, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Why does the state government of North Carolina have a monopoly on liquor?
Mostly, because we inherited a pretty dumb system that no one has the guts to change. 🥃
Mostly, because we inherited a pretty dumb system that no one has the guts to change. 🥃
Here's what happened this week in North Carolina politics.
Big election week, with some big implications for 2026. 🧭
Big election week, with some big implications for 2026. 🧭
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Here's what happened this week in North Carolina politics.
Big election week, with some big implications for 2026. 🧭
Big election week, with some big implications for 2026. 🧭
NEW ITEM: Do you support democracy? So do we!
It's getting cool out there, so grab a sweatshirt and show your support for our fundamental rights. All our items are Made in USA by all-union labor.
store.carolinaforward.org
It's getting cool out there, so grab a sweatshirt and show your support for our fundamental rights. All our items are Made in USA by all-union labor.
store.carolinaforward.org
November 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
NEW ITEM: Do you support democracy? So do we!
It's getting cool out there, so grab a sweatshirt and show your support for our fundamental rights. All our items are Made in USA by all-union labor.
store.carolinaforward.org
It's getting cool out there, so grab a sweatshirt and show your support for our fundamental rights. All our items are Made in USA by all-union labor.
store.carolinaforward.org
The number of septuagenarians (aged 70-79) serving in Congress has roughly doubled in the last 20 years. The number of octogenarians (80-89) has quintupled.
November 6, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The number of septuagenarians (aged 70-79) serving in Congress has roughly doubled in the last 20 years. The number of octogenarians (80-89) has quintupled.
THIS is what North Carolina looks like.
Last night, 21 of Carolina Forward's 28 endorsed candidates swept their races in elections all over North Carolina. They won races for town council, city council and Mayor in big cities, small towns, rural, suburban and urban alike.
LET'S GO!
Last night, 21 of Carolina Forward's 28 endorsed candidates swept their races in elections all over North Carolina. They won races for town council, city council and Mayor in big cities, small towns, rural, suburban and urban alike.
LET'S GO!
November 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
THIS is what North Carolina looks like.
Last night, 21 of Carolina Forward's 28 endorsed candidates swept their races in elections all over North Carolina. They won races for town council, city council and Mayor in big cities, small towns, rural, suburban and urban alike.
LET'S GO!
Last night, 21 of Carolina Forward's 28 endorsed candidates swept their races in elections all over North Carolina. They won races for town council, city council and Mayor in big cities, small towns, rural, suburban and urban alike.
LET'S GO!
Last night, 21 of Carolina Forward's 28 endorsees for municipal office won their elections across North Carolina!
More recaps to come on the blog. But last night, there was a loud and clear shout for political change all across our nation. Let's be a part of it.
More recaps to come on the blog. But last night, there was a loud and clear shout for political change all across our nation. Let's be a part of it.
November 5, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Last night, 21 of Carolina Forward's 28 endorsees for municipal office won their elections across North Carolina!
More recaps to come on the blog. But last night, there was a loud and clear shout for political change all across our nation. Let's be a part of it.
More recaps to come on the blog. But last night, there was a loud and clear shout for political change all across our nation. Let's be a part of it.
Local leaders shape the services we rely on every day — from parks to public transit. Municipal elections matter, and in cities and towns across the state, today is your chance to make a difference and get an 'I Voted Sticker.'🗳️
Look up your voter information: vt.ncsbe.gov/reglkup/
Look up your voter information: vt.ncsbe.gov/reglkup/
November 4, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Local leaders shape the services we rely on every day — from parks to public transit. Municipal elections matter, and in cities and towns across the state, today is your chance to make a difference and get an 'I Voted Sticker.'🗳️
Look up your voter information: vt.ncsbe.gov/reglkup/
Look up your voter information: vt.ncsbe.gov/reglkup/
One fact about food stamps (SNAP) in North Carolina that many people don't know is that while urban/suburban counties have more recipients overall (because that's where most people live), rural counties have many more recipients as a proportion of their population.
November 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
One fact about food stamps (SNAP) in North Carolina that many people don't know is that while urban/suburban counties have more recipients overall (because that's where most people live), rural counties have many more recipients as a proportion of their population.
The federal food stamp program (SNAP) was temporarily saved last week. But unless Congress figures out a deal soon, it's going to run out of money - and when it does, 1.4 million North Carolinians will go hungry.
Here's what you've gotta know about food stamps in North Carolina. 🥦🍓🍞
Here's what you've gotta know about food stamps in North Carolina. 🥦🍓🍞
November 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The federal food stamp program (SNAP) was temporarily saved last week. But unless Congress figures out a deal soon, it's going to run out of money - and when it does, 1.4 million North Carolinians will go hungry.
Here's what you've gotta know about food stamps in North Carolina. 🥦🍓🍞
Here's what you've gotta know about food stamps in North Carolina. 🥦🍓🍞
The large majority of food stamp (SNAP) recipients in America are children and the elderly.
Among all adults who rely food stamps, a large share are disabled (10%) or taking care of dependents. Of those who aren't, a majority are working in jobs that just don't pay very much.
Among all adults who rely food stamps, a large share are disabled (10%) or taking care of dependents. Of those who aren't, a majority are working in jobs that just don't pay very much.
November 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The large majority of food stamp (SNAP) recipients in America are children and the elderly.
Among all adults who rely food stamps, a large share are disabled (10%) or taking care of dependents. Of those who aren't, a majority are working in jobs that just don't pay very much.
Among all adults who rely food stamps, a large share are disabled (10%) or taking care of dependents. Of those who aren't, a majority are working in jobs that just don't pay very much.
Who receives food stamps (SNAP)? It's mostly American children and old people in poverty.
Based on official data from the USDA (most recent, 2023), 89% of SNAP recipients are U.S.-born citizens. The rest are naturalized citizens, and a small number of special (legal) cases.
Based on official data from the USDA (most recent, 2023), 89% of SNAP recipients are U.S.-born citizens. The rest are naturalized citizens, and a small number of special (legal) cases.
November 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Who receives food stamps (SNAP)? It's mostly American children and old people in poverty.
Based on official data from the USDA (most recent, 2023), 89% of SNAP recipients are U.S.-born citizens. The rest are naturalized citizens, and a small number of special (legal) cases.
Based on official data from the USDA (most recent, 2023), 89% of SNAP recipients are U.S.-born citizens. The rest are naturalized citizens, and a small number of special (legal) cases.
BREAKING: Two federal judges have slapped down the Trump administration's attempt to block food stamp (SNAP) funding, instructing the USDA to keep the program open.
Another big win for @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social and a bipartisan coalition of 25 states who acted.
More: www.wral.com/story/judges...
Another big win for @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social and a bipartisan coalition of 25 states who acted.
More: www.wral.com/story/judges...
October 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
BREAKING: Two federal judges have slapped down the Trump administration's attempt to block food stamp (SNAP) funding, instructing the USDA to keep the program open.
Another big win for @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social and a bipartisan coalition of 25 states who acted.
More: www.wral.com/story/judges...
Another big win for @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social and a bipartisan coalition of 25 states who acted.
More: www.wral.com/story/judges...
If Halloween 🎃 candy is pinching your wallet worse this year, it's not your imagination.
In 2025, the price of candy is skyrocketing. Ouch.
Credit: @steverattner.bsky.social
In 2025, the price of candy is skyrocketing. Ouch.
Credit: @steverattner.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 3:44 PM
If Halloween 🎃 candy is pinching your wallet worse this year, it's not your imagination.
In 2025, the price of candy is skyrocketing. Ouch.
Credit: @steverattner.bsky.social
In 2025, the price of candy is skyrocketing. Ouch.
Credit: @steverattner.bsky.social
Here's what happened this week in North Carolina politics.
This year, they chose "trick." 🎃
This year, they chose "trick." 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Here's what happened this week in North Carolina politics.
This year, they chose "trick." 🎃
This year, they chose "trick." 🎃
Today, @propublica.org published a new story critical of Paul Newby, the Chief Justice of the NC State Supreme Court.
The NCGOP communications director threatened the reporter with retaliation.
Full story: www.propublica.org/article/paul...
The NCGOP communications director threatened the reporter with retaliation.
Full story: www.propublica.org/article/paul...
October 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Today, @propublica.org published a new story critical of Paul Newby, the Chief Justice of the NC State Supreme Court.
The NCGOP communications director threatened the reporter with retaliation.
Full story: www.propublica.org/article/paul...
The NCGOP communications director threatened the reporter with retaliation.
Full story: www.propublica.org/article/paul...
Beginning in just a few days, SNAP benefits - food stamps - will be suspended for about 41 million Americans who rely on them, due to the federal government shutdown under Donald Trump.
Here in North Carolina, 1.4 million people rely on food stamps.
Interactive map: datawrapper.de/_/Rd256/?v=4
Here in North Carolina, 1.4 million people rely on food stamps.
Interactive map: datawrapper.de/_/Rd256/?v=4
October 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Beginning in just a few days, SNAP benefits - food stamps - will be suspended for about 41 million Americans who rely on them, due to the federal government shutdown under Donald Trump.
Here in North Carolina, 1.4 million people rely on food stamps.
Interactive map: datawrapper.de/_/Rd256/?v=4
Here in North Carolina, 1.4 million people rely on food stamps.
Interactive map: datawrapper.de/_/Rd256/?v=4
Thanks very much to @queencitynerve.com for naming Carolina Forward in this year's new "Best in the Nest" issue! We're flattered. Game recognize game.
Full issue: qcnerve.com/wp-content/P...
Full issue: qcnerve.com/wp-content/P...
October 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Thanks very much to @queencitynerve.com for naming Carolina Forward in this year's new "Best in the Nest" issue! We're flattered. Game recognize game.
Full issue: qcnerve.com/wp-content/P...
Full issue: qcnerve.com/wp-content/P...
Imagine buying a home for the same real cost, compared to your income, that your parents or grandparents did.
That's a reality today in Japan. 🇯🇵
How'd they do it? They built.
That's a reality today in Japan. 🇯🇵
How'd they do it? They built.
October 29, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Imagine buying a home for the same real cost, compared to your income, that your parents or grandparents did.
That's a reality today in Japan. 🇯🇵
How'd they do it? They built.
That's a reality today in Japan. 🇯🇵
How'd they do it? They built.
Elon Musk's "DOGE" project failed.
The U.S. federal budget deficit is now larger (not smaller) than it has been in any year since the pandemic - and it's still growing.
The U.S. federal budget deficit is now larger (not smaller) than it has been in any year since the pandemic - and it's still growing.
October 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Elon Musk's "DOGE" project failed.
The U.S. federal budget deficit is now larger (not smaller) than it has been in any year since the pandemic - and it's still growing.
The U.S. federal budget deficit is now larger (not smaller) than it has been in any year since the pandemic - and it's still growing.
Mecklenburg County voters face a major decision in this year's municipal elections that will shape the region's future for decades to come: the transit referendum. 🚦🚧
Here's what you need to know about the referendum - and our recommendation.
Here's what you need to know about the referendum - and our recommendation.
October 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Mecklenburg County voters face a major decision in this year's municipal elections that will shape the region's future for decades to come: the transit referendum. 🚦🚧
Here's what you need to know about the referendum - and our recommendation.
Here's what you need to know about the referendum - and our recommendation.