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We Won

By Matt Schlosser / May 9, 2025 / Comments Off on We Won

This week, Justice Allison Riggs won. North Carolinians won. American democracy won. 
When Jefferson Griffin finally conceded, you could feel a collective sigh of relief– not just in North Carolina– but across the country.

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A Dumpster Fire Fit for a King

By Matt Schlosser / May 2, 2025 / Comments Off on A Dumpster Fire Fit for a King

Every week, there’s another rally or protest. And regardless of the theme, the message is clear– we are not going to let the country we love go quietly. There’s much more fighting to do, and there’s a ton of energy left in the tank to do it.

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Packed Rooms and Empty Chairs

By Matt Schlosser / April 25, 2025 / Comments Off on Packed Rooms and Empty Chairs

Charlotte constituents voiced their concerns over federal cuts to the things that matter most to them. The big problem? Their senator didn’t show. A cardboard cutout took his seat. 

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Fighting Tooth and Nail

By Matt Schlosser / April 17, 2025 / Comments Off on Fighting Tooth and Nail

Whether it’s one ballot or 65,000, there’s a deeper threat still present to every single voter in North Carolina and across the country.

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Join Us Monday Morning to #ProtectOurVotes

By Matt Schlosser / April 11, 2025 / Comments Off on Join Us Monday Morning to #ProtectOurVotes

Justice Allison Riggs will be speaking alongside impacted voters, and together, we will continue our fight to defend every North Carolinian’s fundamental right to have their ballot counted. 

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Timid Thom, Tariff Thom

By Matt Schlosser / April 4, 2025 / Comments Off on Timid Thom, Tariff Thom

The only thing more excruciating than Trump’s tariff policy has been Senator Thom Tillis’ weak response as the president intentionally turns the global economy into a raging dumpster fire.

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NC Gun Safety Advocates Roll Up Their Sleeves

By Matt Schlosser / March 28, 2025 / Comments Off on NC Gun Safety Advocates Roll Up Their Sleeves

While the White House scandal has dominated the headlines, a lot of legislation moved through the North Carolina General Assembly. And a couple of the most consequential bills could end up being Senate Bill 50 and House Bill 5– Republican-sponsored permitless carry bills.

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Trouble Brewing

By Matt Schlosser / March 21, 2025 / Comments Off on Trouble Brewing

Contrary to Trump’s view, trade wars involve very real, very painful consequences for everyday people. And while we’re currently the ones left paying the price, MAGA Republicans should know that we’ll remember this pain when we’re at the ballot box next November.

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What It Means to Be North Carolina Strong (3/14)

By Matt Schlosser / March 21, 2025 / Comments Off on What It Means to Be North Carolina Strong (3/14)

The theme of Stein’s State of the State address was “North Carolina Strong,” a motto Stein has used to rally North Carolinians who are in the midst of a hurricane rebuild, rising costs, and a chaotic presidential administration. 

Stein contrasted the divisive national political scene with a more hopeful, bipartisan vision for North Carolina. He centered everyday people in each policy proposal and every argument. He even showcased his sense of humor while taking a shot or two at Elon Musk.

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There’s a Good Reason North Carolina Fought for Medicaid Expansion

By Matt Schlosser / March 7, 2025 / Comments Off on There’s a Good Reason North Carolina Fought for Medicaid Expansion

After a decade-long fight, North Carolina expanded Medicaid access in 2023. Expanding the federal health insurance program for low-income and disabled Americans took extensive research, advocacy, and rallying. We were the 40th state to achieve expansion, but among the first to do it in the South. We did it with bipartisan support, and now 630,000 North Carolinians have health insurance coverage that they wouldn’t have had before. 

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