Democracy is not self-sustaining. Generations of Americans sacrificed to defend it, from the battlefields of Lexington and Concord to Gettysburg, and from the beaches of Normandy to the mountains of Afghanistan. Honor them is by vigorously protecting our democratic institutions. #memorialday

Chair Martin released the report. I stand by his decision to release, though it was clearly a very incomplete project that became a distraction to the work at hand this November.

The shooting at a mosque in San Diego is horrific, deeply tragic, and Islamophobic. If reports about writings centered on racial pride are true, then we need to take a hard look at how hateful, extremist material is so easily accessible to young people, and helps fuel violence.

Last night we started the conversation on #datacenters and began the process of implementing a moratorium.

#JewishAmericanHeritageMonth matters today more than ever. This month we celebrate Jewish contributions to the American way of life while also standing firmly against the growing tide of #antisemitism here at home and around the globe.

I woke up in London this morning, turned on the BBC, and caught coverage of last night’s WHCA dinner. Seeing people immediately saying it was staged or making light of it is troubling. That's a growing desensitization to political violence and that should be troubling to all of us.

The legislature says they want to help provide property tax relief, but after years of shifting burdens to the local level they now want to tie our hands to respond to community needs due to their starve the beast mentality.

I enjoyed welcoming Madam Vice President back to North Carolina yesterday. We could’ve had a thoughtful, kind, and competent president. Instead, we got a stupid, demented asshole.

Yom HaShoah. We remember the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust. We remember. #YomHaShoah #NeverForget

Another night of #Passover. Another reminder that Exodus isn’t just history. When power hardens and oppression becomes policy, the answer has never been one person, it’s been community, organizing, and collective action. We don’t just remember. We act together. Chag Sameach!

It's April 1st, but no April Fools joke this year. Our federal government is the joke and run by fools.

I'm appreciative of folks who have reached out to me asking me to consider the appointment to replace @graigmeyer.bsky.social in the North Carolina Senate. However, I will not be putting my name forward to the Democratic Party for its consideration.

For most of my life, Senator @graigmeyer.bsky.social has been not just a friend, but a mentor, a confidant, and in a lot of ways the father figure I didn't have growing up. While I'm sad his time in the legislature is winding down, I'm excited for his new chapter at the NC Justice Center!

It's 730! Candidates you've done all you can do. It's up to the voters now!

Earlier today I filed a campaign finance complaint about the Local Accountability PAC's involvement in Orange County without first registering with the State Board of Elections. The last thing we need is shadowy, out-of-state PAC money in our local elections.

When the Rev. Jesse Jackson was but a student at NC A&T, he was instrumental in the Greensboro sit-ins. While other Southern governors met integration with violence, NC Gov. Terry Sanford worked with Jackson on a different path, one that helped define the New South.

Black History Month feels different this year, when celebrating Black people is dismissed as “DEI.” But Black history is American history. Nothing was given willingly. Every Black person in this country is living Black history. I do too.

I voted early yesterday! Have you made a plan to vote in the primary?

Today, I proudly join dozens of fellow Black elected officials from across the 4th Congressional District in endorsing @fousheefornc.bsky.social for a third term representing us in Congress.

This is what road conditions were like on Churton Street just an hour ago. If you don't have to be out, please stay home safe and warm.

Headed over to Wake County to support my friend @winnfornc.bsky.social at his fundraiser tonight. With Winn's help we can help secure Governor Stein's veto and get state government working for people again.

On #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay, we remember where hatred, dehumanization, and complicit silence can lead. Honoring the six million Jews and millions of others means refusing to look away today. #Neveragain is a collective responsibility. #NeverAgainIsNow

❄️There's the threat of winter weather this weekend. Here's some resources on staying safe and in the loop!

Remote learning should not be a thing for winter weather. Let kids have snow days!

On MLK Day, we reflect on a democracy that is alive, participatory, and still in the making. Dr. King reminded us that rights come with responsibility, to one another and to the future. Democracy is something we build together, every day.

On #Minneapolis

My thoughts on #venezuela 🇻🇪

Didn't have regime change on the breakfast menu today #madurocaptured

A new year is here and so is a renewed commitment to the work ahead. Local institutions matter, steady leadership matters, and showing up with seriousness and care still counts. Looking forward with determination to building, listening, and serving my community in the year ahead. Happy New Year! 🎆

Instead of celebrating $1 billion saved because of 8000 vacancies, we should be asking why no one wants to work in state government, especially in critical state agencies like Adult Corrections and Health and Human Services. #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

This is great news, but sadly high wealth counties like Orange County ships its waste to Sampson County and therefore contributes to this problem. www.deq.nc.gov/news/press-r...

⚠️🔥 Orange County will have a fire weather warning today from 12pm to 7pm per @nws.noaa.gov

Today I paid my respects to Governor Jim Hunt. A giant of North Carolina, a servant leader, and a man who believed deeply in education, opportunity, and public service. May his memory be an eternal blessing for our great state.

I might have found one of my new holiday traditions - #Mitzvah Day volunteering on Christmas Day at the Levin JCC ! Here's the finished product of the pride crosswalk refresh!

For many #Christmas is a season of gathering, generosity, and reflection. Wishing peace, warmth, and kindness to all who are celebrating today. I have a lot of gratitude for the shared humanity that connects us across traditions.

I'm sorry that longtime NCDP stalwart Susan Oller passed away. She mentored many, many young people to get involved in the party and had personally helped me charter my high school chapter in 2006 when she was the adult advisor to the NC Teen Democrats. May her memory be a blessing ✨

Government elves deserve time off too! Here are the days @hillsboroughnc.gov offices will be closed for Christmas and the New Year. 🎄🎆

#Latergram This year’s Eighth Night of #Hanukkah hit a little differently for me as I move through the #Jewish conversion process. All that light felt like a reminder of why this journey matters so much to me.

There were no reindeer games at the @ncdemocrats.bsky.social holiday party, but still lots of fun had by folks fighting for a New South with North Carolina leading the way! #ncpol #ncdems #voteblue #bluewave

Always nice to swing by Beers and Hymns for the annual holiday music and support Rev Greenway even if it's a quick visit. It's become one of my favorite traditions caroling with fellow Hillsboroughites!

I'm deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Governor Hunt. He was the ultimate example of a servant leader and I benefitted greatly from his mentorship and legacy as have generations of North Carolinians. You've earned your rest, sir. May your memory be a blessing.

Thanks to Attorney General @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social and the NCDOJ the Trump Administration has been ordered to reinstate the BRIC program, including $7 mil to @hillsboroughnc.gov

Wishing a warm and meaningful #Hanukkah to all who are celebrating! A season of light, resilience, and hope, a reminder that even a small flame can brighten the darkest moments. May this Hanukkah bring peace to your home, joy to your heart, and renewed faith in what’s possible.

Deeply horrifying terrorist attack on Jews in Sydney, Australia on the first night of Hanukkah. Thinking of the victims of this senseless violence. 🕯️

@kamalaharris.com dropped some undeniable truths during her DNC speech here in LA that the Democratic Party can't go back to nostalgia to go forward when it has also contributed to dysfunction when people struggle to make ends meet. I 👏 am 👏 here 👏 it 👏

Last night was our organizational meeting for the next biennium. Proud to have been selected by my colleagues for these appointments to represent @hillsboroughnc.gov for 2025-2027!

Holly jolly mayor and commissioners before the Christmas parade yesterday

Big news for Hillsborough. CITEL is investing $12.5 million to move its North American HQ here. The company delivers cutting-edge surge protection solutions for data centers, industrial automation, renewable energy, telecom, and transportation worldwide.

Thanks to @foushee.house.gov Hillsborough will receive $1mil to replace the chlorine gas disinfection system at our water treatment plant with a less hazardous system.

Cameras installed under Flock's contract w/ the Town have been decommissioned & removed. Only 6 cameras were installed. As I said when I voted to term the contract, no private company accountable to only their shareholders should be able to override our discretion.