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As a reminder, the Great Gatsby does not end well.

#democracy #StopTrump #NoKings

01.11.2025 05:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Honestly, at this point, how can we be sure they aren't funding SNAP because they already used the emergency funds on something else? The bathroom, the ballroom, the bailout of Argentina... It's very possible those funds are long gone and caked in marble.
#Snap #Shutdown #NoKings

01.11.2025 05:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is the first truth I've heard him tell. It IS going to get worse. But, remember, it is always darkest before the dawn. And when short men cast tall shadows, it is because the sun is behind them. Vote.

#Democracy #NoKings #Shutdown #StopTrump #StopVance

30.10.2025 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NCGOP spokesman appears to be threatening @propublica.org's @dougbockclark.bsky.social with retaliation by the Trump administration for reporting on a state Supreme Court justice www.propublica.org/article/paul...

30.10.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 908    πŸ” 381    πŸ’¬ 38    πŸ“Œ 49
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β€œBiblical 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...

NEW: 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 beyond the borders of his state.

By @dougbockclark.bsky.social

30.10.2025 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1787    πŸ” 829    πŸ’¬ 112    πŸ“Œ 144

This is important. The plan has always been to shut down the government indefinitely. It is IMPERATIVE that you vote in your upcoming local elections. If for no other reason then it will soon be up to individual states to save their people regardless of SCOTUS.

#Democracy #NoKings #StopTrump

28.10.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Remember he KNOWS he's dying. THEY know he's dying. His whole wanting to run in 2028 talk is performative to let a dying king think he will rule forever. Stay focused. Vote in your local elections.

#Democracy #StopTrump #TrumpStroke #NoKings

28.10.2025 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We are now quickly moving to the point where states will have to assume their rightly ability, in extremis, to judge the actual meaning of the constitution regardless of what Republicans on the Supreme Court claim.

28.10.2025 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 841    πŸ” 199    πŸ’¬ 33    πŸ“Œ 7
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The future of your neighborhood, your schools, and your city is on the ballot. Get out early and make your voice heard! Early voting is open now until November 1st!

Find your nearest early voting site and view your sample ballot at ncdp.org/vote.

27.10.2025 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

yes

27.10.2025 01:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3129    πŸ” 307    πŸ’¬ 48    πŸ“Œ 3
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Voters Challenge North Carolina GOP’s Mid-Decade Gerrymander That Again Targets Black Districts Read more here.

🚨BREAKING: North Carolina voters are once again asking a federal court to step in after Republican lawmakers pushed through what they call an β€œunnecessary, mid-decade redistricting” that dismantles long-standing Black opportunity districts. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

24.10.2025 00:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3225    πŸ” 1001    πŸ’¬ 42    πŸ“Œ 16

"Let them waltz" will be our nation's "Let them eat cake"

#LetThemWaltz #LetThemEatCake #StopTrump #Democracy #WhiteHouse #NoKings

23.10.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I truly hope I'm wrong, but this sounds like they've discussed more demolition. The East Wing was a test.

#StopTrump #Democracy #NoKings #WhiteHouse

23.10.2025 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The optics of Trump building a ballroom that 99.9% of Americans will never set foot in while millions line up for food banks are worth more than any policy paper or economic proposal. This image is a visceral punch in the mouth that needs no words. It should haunt the GOP for a generation.

22.10.2025 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4925    πŸ” 1809    πŸ’¬ 183    πŸ“Œ 67
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The NC GOP just pushed through another gerrymandered mapβ€”because they can’t win fair elections.

It’s cheating, and it’s a disgrace. Voters should choose their representatives, not the other way around.

22.10.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 350    πŸ” 127    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 6

Speaker Hall just said there likely won’t be any more recorded votes in the NC House this year.

Translation: Republicans are clocking out without passing a budget (their core responsibility).

..but they found time to rig maps for the 7th time.

22.10.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 4

It's official: North Carolina's Republican-controlled Legislature just passed a new congressional map designed to give the GOP an extra House seat.

This is the third state to follow Trump's gerrymandering demand, following Texas and Missouri.

22.10.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 571    πŸ” 297    πŸ’¬ 62    πŸ“Œ 23

If North Carolina enacts this new map, it will be sued.

I don't bluff and I usually win.

22.10.2025 02:39 β€” πŸ‘ 12419    πŸ” 3379    πŸ’¬ 357    πŸ“Œ 71

This is what authoritarianism looks like. My heart weeps for The People's House.

#StopTrump #NoKings #Whitehouse #Democracy

22.10.2025 01:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For all the harm he has done (and will continue to do), this is among the worst. The People's House destroyed by a mad man, surrounded by cowards to refuse to stop him.

#StopTrump #NoKings #Whitehouse #Democracy

22.10.2025 01:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pack the NCGA Gallery: Maps, Again. Β· North Carolina Democrats NC Republicans’ corrupt new map continues to advance through the legislature. On Tuesday, hundreds of North Carolinians showed up in Raleigh from all corners of the state to fight back! The NC House...

NC Republicans’ corrupt new maps continue to advance through the legislature.

The NC House will have their full floor vote on the maps tomorrow. They'd prefer to hide from us, but we will not be silenced! Join us.
Ncdp.org/pack-the-gallery

21.10.2025 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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North Carolina Republicans are saying the quiet part out loud. Openly admitting to drawing a congressional map for Donald Trump.

It’s not just politics β€” it’s corruption. North Carolinians deserve free and fair elections, not gerrymandered districts.

20.10.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 101    πŸ” 58    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 3

40 million Americans may go hungry in November because their SNAP funding is at risk.

40 million people at a time when most are already struggling to put food on the table.

Trump just gave 40 billion to Argentina.

That could feed every American.

That could easily fund SNAP.

America first?

20.10.2025 03:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1119    πŸ” 422    πŸ’¬ 24    πŸ“Œ 11
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This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

18.10.2025 23:22 β€” πŸ‘ 89387    πŸ” 29077    πŸ’¬ 2324    πŸ“Œ 1870

#WeThePeople #NoKings

18.10.2025 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#A_NewHope ✊

18.10.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 59752    πŸ” 14270    πŸ’¬ 1237    πŸ“Œ 518
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Charlotte NC

18.10.2025 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1130    πŸ” 269    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 11

Today’s No Kings rallies are an affirmation of what America is all about.

We are a democracy.

We have no kings,Β despite theΒ fact that Trump has even said heΒ wants to become one.

18.10.2025 12:37 β€” πŸ‘ 221    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 24    πŸ“Œ 4

The Santos commutation is a prelude to a Ghislaine Maxwell pardon.

Mark my words.

18.10.2025 02:26 β€” πŸ‘ 22282    πŸ” 5056    πŸ’¬ 1275    πŸ“Œ 357
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Trump Praises North Carolina GOP for New Gerrymander That Further Erodes Fair Representation Read more here.

🚨BREAKING:President Donald Trump publicly endorsed the North Carolina GOP’s latest congressional gerrymander Friday, celebrating a proposed map that would secure Republicans an additional U.S. House seat in 2026 β€” by further eroding fair representation for Black and Democratic voters.

17.10.2025 23:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1545    πŸ” 727    πŸ’¬ 116    πŸ“Œ 36

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