What is happening in Louisiana right now is both a redistricting power grab and a dry run for authoritarian election subversion this Fall. The governor has declared a state of emergency to suspend the congressional elections because he doesn't like the current map.
An estimated 15.7 million workers use SNAP. It’s a lifeline for those in low-wage jobs. Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker. Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps. Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.
46b border wall, 0 for FEMA, 300m President activities (golf) #ncpolitics #gop
Goldman Blasts GOP for Using $300M in FEMA Money to Bankroll Trump’s Golf Trips
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Voting rights groups responded with uproar after Trump issued a far-reaching “authoritarian power grab” in the form of an “unlawful” executive order that would restrict voter access nationwide and punish states that make it easier for citizens to vote.
Critics Slam Trump’s Executive Order on Voting as an “Authoritarian Power Grab”
They say the order aims to take away the right to vote or to make it so hard that many don’t participate.
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"I take away from what I heard today that we’re doing exactly what the American people sent us to Washington D.C. to do,” Edwards said, as several protesters pounded on the doors nearby. 🤷 #ncpol #GOP
North Carolina GOP town hall gets rowdy as attendees hurl scathing questions on Trump
A town hall held by Rep. Chuck Edwards in Asheville, North Carolina, got rowdy as attendees asked a barrage of scathing questions about policies rolled out under President Donald Trump's administratio...
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A federal court reaffirmed its nation-wide injunction against Trump's anti-DEIA policy, clarifying it applies to every agency in the executive branch, protecting universities, workplaces, cities and communities to continue fostering diversity and inclusion without fear of retaliation. bit.ly/43BOSkd
Did anyone really run numbers on this 'savings' for residents? #ncpol #dukeenergy
NC lawmakers gave Duke Energy new climate goals 4 years ago. Now they want to undo them
Senate Bill 261 is sponsored by top-ranking Republican Senate leaders -- including a former Duke Energy executive -- and is being fast-tracked at the GOP-controlled legislature. Its first committee he...
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"If you believe that Ukraine is a country an ocean away and not relevant to our national security, think again. ... The strength of our alliances are on the line and the future of democracy in the world is on the line if we do anything less than defeat Vladimir Putin." #ncpol #GOP #ukraine
Sen. Tillis Delivers Remarks on the Senate Floor
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New: DOGE's spending has been secret. No longer. My colleagues have uncovered it. www.propublica.org/article/doge...
Paul talking plain to his colleagues and making so much sense. Who else in the GOP will stand up to this crazy spending increase? It's a game of losers 🤦 #debt #GOP #budget
JUST IN: Rand Paul Gives Epic Warning On Debt, Takes Aim At GOP Colleagues For Increasing Spending
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Is this shortsighted given the massive need in western NC? It sure doesn't feel like the state econ will be expanding in the next few yrs with all of the swift changes and funding questions lately. I'm fine paying the current rate to help solve some problems and enrich NC. #ncpol #nc #taxcuts
NC Senate leader dismisses concerns that tax cuts could create 'fiscal cliff'
Senate leader Phil Berger said Tuesday he’s not concerned by a projected $823 million drop in state revenue in 2026.
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Western NC residents and stakeholders go and comment. God bless ❤️ #ncpol #westernnc #nc
Governor Josh Stein@ncgovernor.bsky.social · 2y agoPublic comments are now open for the North Carolina Action Plan to help rebuild WNC. And we want to hear from you. We are going to build back western North Carolina stronger than ever — together. Visit commerce.nc.gov/recovery-comments to submit your thoughts.
Solid reporting by @pbsnews.bsky.social on the struggle small farmers are facing. This is the kind of reporting that as i remember was pretty common 40 yrs ago. Don't know bout y'all but I'm sick of the extremes and blatant agendas. You're either part of the prob or part of the solution. #farmers
Farmers feeling weight of Trump policies with shutdown of aid
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WATCH: “ @aoc.bsky.social is 6th from the bottom in net worth in Congress, and hasn’t traded a single stock since being in Congress.” PSA: Anyone who won’t back a ban on congressional stock trading is unworthy of your vote, regardless of party. Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DGHs8gg...
Elon Musk’s DOGE Wants to Be Notified About Any Requests for Oversight The government efficiency group also wants to be notified when there’s any attempt at oversight from Congress, inspectors general, even the Government Accountability Office.
Elon Musk’s DOGE Wants to Be Notified About Any Requests for Oversight
The government efficiency group also wants to be notified when there’s any attempt at oversight from Congress, inspectors general, even the Government Accountability Office.
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Keirsey first generated an AI image with Invoke. Then, he used a process called "inpainting," which allowed him to highlight specific regions of the image and generate new AI elements in that area with a new prompt. He added roughly 35 of these AI edits to the original AI image... #AI #AIart
This Company Got a Copyright for an Image Made Entirely With AI. Here's How
The image, called A Single Piece of American Cheese, was created using Invoke's AI editing platform.
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Bernie to DEMS: What do you stand for? Show, don't tell. (paraphrased obviously) Pls ignore the damn clickbait title; Bernie didn't drop a bomb. He just told the truth, which we need more of. Clickbait titles are dumb, so 2020. Call and tell them: 202-224-3121 #politics #GOP #DNC #democracy #DOGE
GLOVES OFF: Bernie Sanders drops BOMB on Elon Musk
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Mayor Adams is now working for the Trump Administration. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Justice Department orders charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams dismissed
The mayor was charged with bribery, fraud and other counts. Legal experts questioned the Trump administration’s justification for the move, and one law enforcement official called the order “transpare...
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