Trump and Republicans Refusing to Fund SNAP
Children, seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and those at-risk will lose meals starting this weekend if Republicans don’t act. But Trump is refusing to fund SNAP and Republicans keep extending their vacation. Learn more in the CBS17 article, ‘A breaking point’: 1.4 Million NC families stand to lose food assistance Nov. 1.
Republicans Keep Government Shut Down
Republicans have spent this year giving tax breaks to billionaires while cutting healthcare and food assistance for those in need. Now they’re keeping the government closed as premiums skyrocket. We must reopen the government and lower healthcare costs. If the President and the Republicans do not act, SNAP benefits for more than 40 million Americans […]
NC Republicans Determined to Redraw Congressional Maps
NC Republicans silenced elected officials on their way to silencing North Carolina voters. No matter who you quiet, rigging the maps will never be okay. Watch the video in The News & Observer post, NC Speaker of the House cuts off debate to pass bill redrawing Congressional maps.
NC Capitol Protest
We gathered at the NC Capitol today to send a clear message to Republicans. Stop rigging elections. Let the people choose their representatives, not the other way around.
Meeting Up with Wake County Democrats for Democracy
It was great spending last night with Wake County Democrats for Democracy on Tap in Garner. Our democracy has never needed our support more than it does right now. I’m grateful to have this community supporting this fight.
No Kings Protests
Our message this weekend was clear, but we can never stop repeating it. America has no kings. Read about the No Kings protests across the US in the CBS17 article, Millions turn out for 2nd nationwide ‘No Kings Day,’ including several NC locations, amid rise in Trump disapproval rating. As long as Trump behaves like […]
Trump Fails to Keep Promises Made for Helene Relief
After Hurricane Helene, Trump came to Western NC and promised to support our communities. More than a year later, the hardest hit communities are still without resources because of Trump and Kristi Noem. Read more in The New York Times article, How FEMA Is Forcing Disaster-Struck Towns to Fend for Themselves.
Trump Threatens to Fire Thousands of Federal Workers
Trump started this shutdown, and now he’s trying to fire thousands of hardworking federal employees. End the shutdown and stop attacking people’s livelihoods. Read more in the NC Newsline article, Federal judge blocks Trump from carrying out thousands of layoffs during shutdown.
Republicans Aim to Rig House Map
At Donald Trump’s order, NC Republicans are further rigging our maps to benefit themselves. Voters should choose their officials, not the other way around. Learn more about it in the CommonDreams.org article, North Carolina GOP Plans to Rig US House Map for Trump.
North Carolinians Face Rising Insurance Premiums
North Carolinians of all walks of life are set to see their health insurance premiums increase unless Congress acts. House Republicans need to bring lawmakers back to work so we can reopen the government and stop these insurance price hikes. The American people are counting on us.