Cherie Clark
@justcherie.bsky.social
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Absolutely disgusting. Politico confirms that ICE has known that its officers have been using dramatically more force against civilians and has done nothing to stop it. This lawless agency needs more than simple 'reforms'. It needs to be defunded and dismantled. www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
ICE officials knew use of force was rising well before Minneapolis shootings
Internal agency emails show a surge in reports of ICE officers using more force going back nearly a year, but DHS leadership did not see it as a concern to be addressed.
politico.com
“These grants not only rebuild and restore the French Broad River Basin but also help protect the surrounding communities so generations of North Carolinians can live in safety,” said Stein. #ncpol https://bit.ly/4tBPO2I
Gov. Stein announces nearly $6M in grants awarded to NC for flood resiliency
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is in Woodfin today, where he will be making an announcement about flood resiliency in Western North Carolina.According to a news
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You shouldn’t have to choose between your health and your bills. It’s time DC makes this right. www.wfae.org/health/2026-...
ACA enrollment dropped sharply in North Carolina. More people across the state are expected to lose coverage
Amid rising costs and the expiration of enhanced subsidies, fewer North Carolina residents enrolled in health coverage under the Affordable Care Act for 2026, according to the latest figures from the ...
wfae.org
This is what we get when DC doesn’t prioritize everyday people. We can’t afford it. https://www.wsj.com/business/price-increases-consumers-businesses-b70e4542?mod=hp_lead_pos3
The Break Is Over. Companies Are Jacking Up Prices Again.
Higher tariffs, labor and health-insurance costs have pushed many businesses to raise prices for consumers.
wsj.com
Stonewall sparked a movement built on equality, dignity, and community. This week, Trump took away a flag but he can't take away the belonging that the LGBTQ+ community holds claim to. #prideflag #stonewall #wearestillhere https://bit.ly/4rgSDVx
NYC officials vow to fly Pride flag at Stonewall, after Trump admin takes it down
LGBTQ+ groups say it's the latest effort to "whitewash" the only national monument to queer history.
gothamist.com
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons is lying to Congress. There have been hundreds of citizens detained by immigration agents. Director Lyons is once again reminding us that ICE is not compatible with our democracy. This lawless agency must be dismantled immediately.
The Bulwark@thebulwark.com · 9mo agoRep. Correa: “A number of cases of Americans being detained — what do we do with those people? What do we tell them?” Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons: “I don’t know of any particular case that you’re speaking of.”
Jobs Added in 2024 (Biden): 2.2 million Jobs Added in 2025 (Trump): 181,000 Trump's *total* for 2025 was less than the average *monthly* jobs added under Biden in 2024 (186,000).
The Trump administration’s attempt to indict six Democratic lawmakers was an outrageous abuse of power and perhaps its most brazen attack on freedom of speech so far.
The Associated Press@apnews.com · 9mo agoA grand jury has refused to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with a video in which they urged military members to resist “illegal orders.”
Just about everything I love about #genealogy can be found in this article. The world needs more people like John Mills! www.courant.com/2026/02/10/c...
CT man connects Black families with long-lost history. ‘The work he does is truly a blessing’
“We give people their history. Then we try to inject those stories and those people into the communities that they’re from,” the Bloomfield man said.
courant.com
Apparently you are allowed to remind troops to follow lawful orders: www.ms.now/news/grand-j...
Grand jury rejects sedition charges against Democratic senators
A grand jury refused to indict Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin over a video the president called seditious, delivering a blow to a prosecution Trump publicly demanded.
ms.now
To wrap up last night's halftime show celebration of culture and belonging, Bad Bunny ended with a simple message that lingered after the music was done. "Together, we are America." #together #SeguimosAquí
