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For Those Waiting on Leandro, Two Years Is Too Long

By Matt Schlosser | February 20, 2026

It’s been two years since the most recent case has been heard, and the Republican majority on the NC Supreme Court has refused to issue a ruling, meaning that schools, families, and children are still without the funding support they need. 

The Costs We Carry

By Matt Schlosser | February 13, 2026

If you could tell your lawmakers one thing about the rising cost of living, what would it be? It’s a question that the Coalition Against Right-Wing Extremism posed to North Carolina, and folks from all across the state, from Asheville to Wilmington, shared stories of pain and perseverance, struggle and resilience.

With Voting Underway, Your Voice Has Never Mattered More

By Matt Schlosser | February 6, 2026

One of the most important things you do this year, one of the greatest acts of resistance, could simply be casting your ballot. Your first chance is in the March 3 primary. Early voting is already under way. Check your registration, and if you need to update it, you can do so in-person during early voting. 

Trump’s DHS Is a Direct Threat to Public Safety

By Matt Schlosser | January 30, 2026

Rushed recruitment, poor training, and a bloated budget have resulted in ICE becoming a reckless, lawless, violently incompetent organization. And FEMA has become so burdened by new regulations that the agency can’t get disaster aid to the communities who need it most. 

Are you better off than you were a year ago?

By Matt Schlosser | January 23, 2026

This week marked the one year anniversary of Trump’s second inauguration. A lot has changed over the past year, but has your life improved for the better? Do you feel safer? Wealthier? Prouder? More hopeful? 

Primaries Heat Up As March Draws Near

By Administrator | January 23, 2026

With the March primary approaching, several North Carolina House Democratic primaries are drawing increased attention as polling shows meaningful movement once voters receive more information about the candidates.

Our Legislators Should Work as Hard as Our Educators

By Matt Schlosser | January 16, 2026

Not passing a budget is a choice– it’s a choice to underfund our schools. It’s a choice to threaten people’s health care. It’s a choice to sit still while everyday people are fighting tooth and nail just to make ends meet.

North Carolina, Don’t Let Big Oil Call the Shots

By Matt Schlosser | January 9, 2026

There’s little certainty around the future of Venezuela, but what’s clear is that Big Oil appears to be calling the shots for the White House, and everyday Americans will be left paying the price. 

50th in Education Funding, 1st in Procrastination

By Matt Schlosser | December 19, 2025

North Carolina was ranked dead last in its effort to fund public schools. And if that’s not embarrassing enough, we were also ranked second-to-last in per-student funding (in case you’re curious, we came in just ahead of Idaho). 

Two Paths for the Future of Our Health Care

By Administrator | December 12, 2025

Two Paths for the Future of Our Health Care As we move into 2026, we’re facing a fork in the road on the future of health care. Costs are set to skyrocket, and Democrats and Republicans are taking vastly different approaches to addressing the looming crisis. Let’s take a look at the two paths ahead…