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@underwirenc.bsky.social

Underwire is focused on empowering, educating and engaging women through fun, creative events. Keeping the focus on NC Politics specifically: Public Education Funding, Gun Violence Prevention, Fair Maps/Fair Courts, and Women's Rights.

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Early voting for municipal elections in House District 27 starts this week.

8:30 am to 5 pm from Oct. 16-31

8 am to 3 pm on Nov. 1

The Warren County early voting site is the Board of Elections Office located at 309 North Main Street Suite B in Warrenton. #earlyvoting #MunicipalElections #HD27

13.10.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Early voting starts Oct 16 for Nov 4 municipal elections in about 77 #ncpol counties. In the Triangle Durham has 5 sites Oct 16-Nov 1. Wake and Chatham have 1 site opening Oct 16, on Sat Oct 25 Wake adds 3, Chatham adds 1. Orange opens 1 site Oct 16, adds 4 more Oct 23.

13.10.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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REDISTRICTING WATCH Β· North Carolina Democrats Republicans are scared of losing, so they're cheating. We've seen redistricting battles play out across the country – and now the fight is coming to North Carolina. **We need to be outside the gener...

I'm attending North Carolina Democrats's event, β€œREDISTRICTING WATCH” - sign up now to join me! #buildingblue www.mobilize.us/ncdems/event...

14.10.2025 10:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NC isn’t meeting federal special education requirements. State officials point to the teacher shortage North Carolina will face more scrutiny from the federal government after failing to meet benchmarks of the federal Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act.

NC isn't meeting federal special education requirements. State officials point to the teacher shortage

www.wral.com/story/nc-isn...

12.10.2025 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Please support red flag laws and sensible gun regulations in NC to keep families and law enforcement officers safe.

4/4

#NCPOL

08.10.2025 01:59 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#ncpol #commonsensegunlaws

08.10.2025 11:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sign Making party this Sunday 10/12 for No Kings!

www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

#ncpol #raleigh #nokings
@democracyoutloud.bsky.social @tfs-nc.bsky.social

08.10.2025 04:55 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Let’s face it, politics have been anything but perky lately. Time to band together and there is no one we would rather do the heavy lifting with. This event is going to be the tits and we can’t wait!

08.10.2025 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Let’s face it, politics have been anything but perky lately. Time to band together and there is no one we would rather do the heavy lifting with. This event is going to be the tits and we can’t wait!

08.10.2025 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Vote with or without Photo ID in NC | NC Voter You need a photo ID to vote in NC. | See what IDs are accepted at the polls. | Free IDs are available. | If you don’t have an ID, you can still vote.

TODAY, Elizabeth City, New Bern, and Rocky Mount are choosing new local leaders. Head to the polls and don't forget your photo ID! Find out which ones are acceptable at demnc.co/voterid #ncpol

07.10.2025 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Election Day Polling Place Search

Elections are happening TODAY in Franklin, Harnett, and Vance counties! Louisburg, Erwin, and Henderson voters are choosing mayors and council members. Polls close at 7:30 PM. Find your polling place ➑️ demnc.co/yourpoll #ncpol #electionday #voting

07.10.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New NC law means teachers are providing fewer books for their students to read The new state requirement that teachers catalog the names of all the books in their classroom is drawing complaints from educators.

One more thing!
Fitzgerald of N.C. Values Coalition:
β€œAnd if teachers are having a hard time complying with this provision, I’m sure we could bring a bunch of volunteers to their classroom to help make lists of the materials just sitting in their classroom.”

www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...

06.10.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What updates do we have on this as of now? Still the same?

06.10.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What? NC ranked #1 for business but 48th for funding schools? - Public Ed Works By Dr. Francis P. Koster KANNAPOLIS (September 24, 2025) – On June 11 of this year, CNBC conducted a survey which ranked North Carolina (the ninth most populous state) as the β€œNumber One State in Amer...

This year, NC (the ninth most populous state), was ranked as the β€œNumber One State in America for Doing Business”! In 2024, the aggregate total of all our state investments in public K-12 instruction ranked us 48th nationally in funding per student – $4,655 below the national average. #NCed

26.09.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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North Carolina Students Face Reduced Access to Fresh, Local Meals Amid Federal Funding Cuts Noticias en espaΓ±ol sobre polΓ­tica, inmigraciΓ³n y asuntos comunitarios para los latinos en Carolina del Norte.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will stop collecting and releasing statistics on food insecurity after October 2025, saying the numbers had become β€œoverly politicized.” enlacelatinonc.org/north-caroli...

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Every single one of these North Carolina politicians voted to shut down the federal government rather than allow the Affordable Care Act to continue operating, which will result in a doubling of everyone's health insurance premiums.

Of course, their healthcare will remain unaffected.

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Tomorrow is Election Day in NC!

06.10.2025 11:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New NC law means teachers are providing fewer books for their students to read The new state requirement that teachers catalog the names of all the books in their classroom is drawing complaints from educators.

β€œYou know, 5-10 years ago, no one ever thought about having to have access to every single book in a teacher’s classroom because they trusted their teacher.” #nced #ncpol

Read more at: www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...

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Trump administration awards $53 million for NC charter schools Most of the funds awarded to the NC Association for Public Charter Schools will go to charter schools seeking to open or expand seats to more students.

Most of the funds awarded to the NC Association for Public Charter Schools will go to charter schools seeking to open or expand seats to more students.

www.wunc.org/education/20...

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Local Lens: Haseeb Fatmi-Candidate for Wake Forest Board of Commissioners
YouTube video by Triangle Area Indivisible Collaborative Local Lens: Haseeb Fatmi-Candidate for Wake Forest Board of Commissioners

Watch our interview with Haseeb Fatmi who is running for Wake Forest Board of Commissioners!

Volunteer for his campaign at www.haseebforwakeforest.com/get-involved

Make a plan to vote on November 4th or during early voting!

youtu.be/kxHS9EWmzKY?...
#ncpol #wakeforest #wakeforestnc #wakecounty

27.09.2025 06:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As state budget stalemate continues, teacher pay raises remain in limbo According to an April report, the estimated average salary for public school teachers in the 2023-24 school year in North Carolina was $58,292, below the national average of $72,030.

Our failure to pass a comprehensive state budget is leaving teachers in limbo. #ncpol #ncga

abc11.com/post/north-c...

27.09.2025 11:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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US gives $53M to expand NC charter schools. Why it’s not going to the state β€œIt is extremely irresponsible to circumvent the oversight of the Department of Public Instruction and the Charter Schools Review Board.”

US gives $53M to expand NC charter schools. Why it’s not going to the state. Unlike past grants given to DPI, the Education Department awarded money to NC Assoc. of Public Charter Schools, which says it can get money out to schools quicker. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #ncpol

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We added 2024 election data for NC and MO, thanks to @redistdatahub.bsky.social !!

And 2024 election data for KS, thanks to @brianamos.com (IKE Lab, VEST).

And recently 2024 election data for MN, thanks to the MN State Government!!!

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Top NC Republican floats redrawing congressional map to help GOP He also rebutted claims that the redistricting effort would be part of a deal to secure President Donald Trump’s endorsement.

β€œAccepting a political endorsement in exchange for engaging in partisan gerrymandering is nothing less than blatant, unapologetic corruption,” she said in a statement

Top NC Republican floats redrawing congressional map to help GOP
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

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Berger threatens to redraw congressional districts, but denies talking to Trump about it North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger says he hasn't spoken with President Donald Trump about redrawing the state's congressional districts to help Republicans keep control of the U.S. House. He al...

Berger threatens to redraw congressional districts, but denies talking to Trump about it #ncpol

www.wral.com/story/berger...

25.09.2025 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

Medicaid cuts hurt North Carolinians!

24.09.2025 22:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tomorrow, Thursday, September 25, at 10:00 a.m. Join Defend Diplomacy in front of Thom Tillis's office to demand that he rescind 1300 State Department firings.

Diplomacy isn’t optional. It’s how we protect our people, our security, and our future. #ncpol #resist #diplomacy

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Money, Politics, and Power: A Practical Guide
YouTube video by Farm to Taber Money, Politics, and Power: A Practical Guide

Here @sarahtaber.bsky.social breaks down:

1. Why Congress matters as a check on Trump 2
2. Why it's worth investing in candidates in "reach-but-possible" races (ie #NC07's @kimberlyhardync.bsky.social)
3. Why "early money is like yeast" - it helps raise the dough.
4. And WHY we get those texts.

23.09.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Definitely! If you guys share it on insta send to us there too!

23.09.2025 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you all for organizing valuable and important events like this!!

23.09.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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