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Wake Forest needs leaders who work together, not against each other. Commissioner Nick Sliwinski delivers results — safer streets, support for small biz, and smart growth. Proudly supported by the NC Forward Party. #ForwardTogether #WakeForest

Upcoming Events Explore upcoming events and activities on the Forward Party’s public calendar. Get involved today!

We and our state teams keep up a steady beat of events, both virtual and around the country. We'd love to have you join us.

Take a look at our calendar and sign up--early and often!

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Finally taking things slow and getting caught up with some readings.

Joe Westerlund explores new rhythms on "Curiosities From The Shift" The Durham-based percussionist, composer, and improviser Joe Westerlund chats with WUNC music reporter Brian Burns about his latest record "Curiosities From The Shift."

The Durham-based percussionist, composer, and improviser Joe Westerlund recently caught up with WUNC music reporter Brian Burns to talk about his latest record "Curiosities From The Shift."

Westerlund will be at The Pinhook this Saturday.
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Forward leaders are speaking out on this remarkable process for ensuring ALL voters have a voice in Utah's District 11:

There are many ways a shutdown affects YOU.

The new era of single-molecule RNA modification detection through nanopore base-calling models Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology, Published online: 13 October 2025; doi:10.1038/s41580-025-00896-3Nanopore RNA sequencing is a potent technology for the detection of RNA modifications. Nanopore modification-aware base-calling models have been recently developed, and this Progress article discusses their limitations, including modification cross-reactivities, variability in false positive rates and modification-calling threshold choices.

ICYMI: New Online! The new era of single-molecule RNA modification detection through nanopore base-calling models

YouTube video by Forward Party More Independents. Less Gridlock.

If you want to truly and sustainably end our political gridlock, then you need more--a lot more--independents in Congress.

Lindsey joined @msnbc.com to explain.

Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULi3...

Global climate mode resonance due to rapidly intensifying El Niño-Southern Oscillation - Nature Communications The authors of this study perform simulations with a high-resolution climate model and show that global warming may trigger an abrupt shift in the tropical climate system towards stronger and more pre...

New study uses high-resolution #climate model simulations and shows that #GlobalWarming may trigger an abrupt shift towards stronger and more predictable #ENSO cycles, intensifying climate impacts globally. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

YouTube video by T. Shaffner America, Break Up Already!

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We hope you didn't think we were finished with Connecticut. There's more!

Announcing our endorsements of Neil Chaudhary (candidate for Newtown Board of Police Commissioners) and Fred Behringer (incumbent, Board of Finance, Alternate - Old Lyme)!

Wake gets ineligible applicants for school board vacancy so it extends deadline Wake hopes the extra two weeks to apply will give people time to confirm they’re eligible to fill the vacant seat.

Wake County gets ineligible applicants for school board vacancy so it extends deadline. Board hopes 2-week extension to Nov. 14 will address the confusion from applicants whether they're eligible to file for District 8 vacancy. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #wcpss #nced #wakepol #ncpol

A lot is happening in Connecticut, and we're jumping in with some powerful options for voters!

We are pleased to announce our support for Toby Proctor (candidate for Granby Board of Finance) and David Rosenwaks (candidate for Westport First Selectman)!

YouTube video by T. Shaffner America, Break Up Already!

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Machine learning applied to biocatalysis research - Nature Communications Machine learning (ML) is rapidly influencing the development of many research areas, including biocatalysis, the use of enzymes and living systems to mediate chemical reactions, often of pharmaceutical and industrial importance. To find out how can machine learning be applied to biocatalysis research, we talked to three scientists, Professor Rebecca Buller (Zurich University of Applied Sciences), Dr. Stanislav Mazurenko (Masaryk University) and Associate Professor Yang Yang (University of California, Santa Barbara). We discussed the potentials and challenges associated with ML, how collaborations between computational and biocatalysis experts can be promoted, and how will the field develop in the future.

Q&A: Machine learning applied to biocatalysis research

Comments from Prof. Rebecca Buller, Dr. Stanislav Mazurenko, and Prof. Yang Yang on the potential and challenges associated with applying machine learning in biocatalysis research

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TOMORROW!

We've mentioned it before, and now it's almost here. Join us tomorrow for the launch of our new National Volunteer Program!

It doesn't matter where you live; this program is open to you.

So come to the party: home.forwardparty.com/nvp_kickoff_...

Ex-Wake Forest trainer sues congressman over claims she was fired for Kirk posts NC Congressman Pat Harrigan said the athletic trainer was fired after posting about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. She says that’s not true.

Ex-Wake Forest University trainer sues congressman over claims she was fired for Charlie Kirk posts. Lawsuit says the trainer & university 'mutually agreed' to part ways & was not fired as Rep. Pat Harrigan claimed. (Via @juliacoin.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/sports/artic... #nced #ncpol

North Carolina is up!

Meet Nick Sliwinski (incumbent running for Wake Forest Board of Commissioners) and Alvarys Santana (candidate for Concord City Council, District 4).

Judge rejects claims of racial gerrymandering in North Carolina state Senate districts A federal judge has decided that two legislative districts in northeastern North Carolina can remain intact. Black voters argued that Republicans manipulated the boundaries to prevent them from electi...

AP reports: A federal judge has decided that two legislative districts in northeastern North Carolina can remain intact.

Black voters argued that Republicans manipulated the boundaries to prevent them from electing their preferred candidates.

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We are so excited that KY State Rep. Vanessa Grossl is the honorary chair of the Forward Women's Committee, and she's determined to put power back into the hands of the American people!

Do you believe in that mission? We do. Consider signing up to join today: home.forwardparty.com/women_commit...

It's time to realize your political party should be your toxic ex. America, Break Up Already!

Let’s give voice back to the kind majority—not the angry few. Join the Forward Party today!
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YouTube video by T. Shaffner America, Break Up Already!

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Voters on registration repair list might face hurdles at the polls The state elections board is trying to repair registration records for thousands of North Carolina voters. Many of them hard to find.

The state elections board is trying to repair registration records for thousands of North Carolina voters. Many of them hard to find.

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The issue with ICE under the current administration is its inhumane disposition.

FWD Women's State Leadership Summit Not Left. Not Right. Forward.

Do you have plans tonight?

Now you do: home.forwardparty.com/fwd_women_s_...

The Forward Party stands for data-driven policy, not fear-driven politics.

Learned about some really innovative ideas with AI at the UNC Data Science Conference today.