Women’s Equality Day

Women’s Equality Day is an important reminder that our fight for full equality is not yet finished. I was grateful to be able to spend time with the League of Women Voters honoring the trailblazing women who came before us and all of the women who serve Wake County.

Impending Trump Cuts to Disaster Response

Trump looked North Carolinians in the eyes and told them he’d do whatever it takes to help them recover from Helene. But through seven months in office he’s gutted FEMA and withheld vital funds. Learn more in The New York Times article, FEMA Employees Warn That Trump Is Gutting Disaster Response.

Stein Calls Out Federal Government Over Lack of Helene Support

Gov. Josh Stein is right. Trump and his admin are withholding desperately needed funding. They’re playing politics with the lives and livelihoods of thousands of North Carolinians. Learn more in the News & Observer article, NC Gov. Stein says federal government ‘has not met the moment’ on Helene funding.

Ukranians Attacked by Russia, Again

Even as he claims to seek peace, Putin continues to kill Ukrainian citizens. He can’t be trusted. Any concessions to end the war must protect the Ukrainian people. Learn more in The New York Times article, Russia Strikes Ukraine Hours After White House Meetings.

Medicaid Cuts Likely for NC

North Carolinians fought hard to expand Medicaid in our state. It took years, but we finally made it happen. Trump and Republicans are threatening that progress and threatening the health and safety of thousands of North Carolinians. Learn more in The Washington Post article, As Medicaid cuts loom, North Carolina shows the stakes.

NC’s EPA office facing potential downsizing

The impact of shutting down this EPA office cannot be overstated. It would harm not only the Triangle, but the entire country. I won’t stand aside while Republicans eviscerate local jobs, our economy, and our environment. Learn more in the North Carolina Health News article, Economic, environmental ripple effects feared from potential EPA downsizing in […]

NC Food Banks Struggling

Children. Veterans. Servicemembers. Senior citizens. All struggling to put food on the table. These are the people hurt the most by Republicans’ cuts to SNAP and nutrition assistance. Learn more in the NC Newsline article, NC food banks can’t fill the hunger gap caused by federal SNAP cuts, nonprofit leaders say.

Trump Crypto Riches

This sounds complicated, but it’s not: Trump and his family are using crypto as a grift to make billions of dollars, and they’re being supported by Chinese companies. Learn more in The Wall Street Journal article, The Recipe Behind the Trump Family’s Crypto Riches: PancakeSwap.