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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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President Musk

December 20, 2024
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Obey

December 18, 2024
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The Junk Drawer

December 18, 2024
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They Failed Us

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Yes, It Matters

November 3, 2024
We’ve heard it before, from cynical friends, family, and co-workers: “Why bother to vote? It doesn’t matter.” And in recent years, it can feel like that’s the case. The… Read More

Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

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The Bullies among Us

October 11, 2024
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The Stench on the Bench

October 11, 2024
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December 23, 2024
On December 23, 2024, Governor Roy Cooper commuted the sentences of six people in North Carolina prisons and granted pardons to nine others. Raleigh - On December 23, 2024, Governor Roy Cooper… Read More

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Governor Cooper Volunteers in Buncombe County, Thanks Volunteer Organizations Involved in Relief Efforts

From: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper
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