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Protect Your Vote– Vote Early!

By Matt Schlosser | October 23, 2026

At this point, the best thing you can do is to go vote early in person if you’re physically able. But in case you need it, here’s a detailed walkthrough of what you can do if you requested a mail-in ballot this year.

NC off to a Roaring Start as Early Voting Begins

By Administrator | October 16, 2026

We’re still 18 days out from Election Day, and nearly a quarter of a million ballots have already been cast– a 25% increase from this point during the 2022 midterms.

Once Again, NC Republicans Choose Politics Over Public Service

By Matt Schlosser | October 9, 2026

North Carolinians need lower gas prices, but more importantly, they need leaders who will actually show up and tackle the cost-of-living crisis every day, not just when it’s politically convenient.

Sarah Stevens Prioritizes Predators, Protects the Powerful

By Administrator | October 2, 2026

Disturbing audio resurfaced this week of North Carolina Supreme Court candidate Sarah Stevens criticizing survivors of childhood abuse.  Stevens was delivering remarks on the floor of the NC General Assembly as the legislature was debating the SAFE Child Act– a bill that was meant to protect children and provide survivors more time to seek justice. …

Two Years After Helene, North Carolinians Are Still Fighting

By Matt Schlosser | September 25, 2026

Helene won’t define Western North Carolina. How people showed up for one another in the aftermath– the resilience, generosity, and determination– that’s what will define Western NC.

Threats, Insults, and Nonsense– Unpacking Trump’s Gastonia Tirade

By Matt Schlosser | September 18, 2026

The President came to North Carolina this week to campaign for Michael Whatley– the failed Hurricane Helene Recovery Czar who is now running for U.S. Senate. Honestly, we weren’t planning on covering the rally this week (didn’t want to subject you to that). But what unraveled on Wednesday was just so ridiculous, so insulting, so…

Voting is underway in NC. Here’s what you need to know.

By Matt Schlosser | September 11, 2026

It’s okay to feel unsettled right now, but there’s no reason to panic. With ballots already going out in North Carolina, let’s take a look at what’s going on with mail-in voting, and make a plan for what you can do next.

GOP Super PAC Hits New Low in Senate Race

By Matt Schlosser | September 4, 2026

Losing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare. A Republican super PAC turned that nightmare into a multi-million dollar attack ad, one that twists the facts and exploits a father’s pain for political gain.

Why NC Loved Dolly Parton

By Matt Schlosser | August 28, 2026

We’re living through difficult times, but Dolly’s legacy is a reminder of what America can be when it’s at its best– a generous neighbor, a unifier, a leader who is kind, compassionate, and radiant. May her memory inspire us to continue building a country that reflects that character.

Protect Workers, Not Profits

By Matt Schlosser | August 21, 2026

North Carolina is lucky to have the immigrants who live and work here, and we’re lucky to have local leaders who are willing to step up and advocate for them. Throughout tough circumstances, they’ve continued to support us and keep our communities running. Now we need to do a better job of supporting them.