Check out this new episode of the Pretend - a documentary true crime podcast: "State of Corruption - The School That Didn't Exist." It's a deep-dive look into North Carolina's deeply troubled private school voucher scheme. Full episode: open.spotify.com/episode/4myv...

What is the intermediate/long-term future look like for North Carolina's politics? Tl;dr - rigging the maps works only for a while. Eventually, the gerrymandering is going to fail. And then, buckle up.

Political change begins on Election Day. From your town council all the way to the North Carolina General Assembly in Raleigh, we're here to help you make your voice heard. Will you join us in building a better North Carolina for everyone? secure.actblue.com/donate/carol...

Here's what happened this week in North Carolina politics. [February 13, 2026] They killed legal assistance to low-income people in our state and then gambled our money on crypto. Go Eunice! Go Mystique! ⛸️

Bad: Legal Aid of NC, which provides free legal assistance to low-income North Carolinians, has now laid off 40 staff and closed 9 offices all across the state after Republican lawmakers in the state legislature froze their funds. More: www.newsobserver.com/news/state/n...

According to the conservative @taxfoundation.bsky.social think tank, the Trump tariffs will cost the average American household $1,300 in 2026 alone, lead to a 0.5% reduction in GDP, and cost 436,000 jobs. Just a self-inflicted economic disaster. Full report: taxfoundation.org/research/all...

Early voting for the 2026 primary election begins TOMORROW - Thursday, February 12th. We get a ton of questions about how primary elections work in North Carolina, so here are some FAQs. Make sure you go vote! 🗳️

[NEW] Voter fraud is almost nonexistent in North Carolina. Despite overwhelming evidence that voter fraud in North Carolina is extremely rare, our state's lawmakers are pushing new rules that make it harder for eligible voters to register and cast a ballot. carolinaforward.org/blog/propose...

North Carolina has a very serious problem with political corruption. The biggest single example of a blatant scam on our state's taxpayers is probably the private school voucher scheme. Once you find out how this system works, it'll blow your mind that this is legal. 🤯

This is probably the single most important thing you have to understand about how rural North Carolina is changing right now.

A highly underrated dynamic shaping a lot of American politics right now is the extent to which Republican voters aren't really consuming much news media whatsoever besides one: Fox News.

Here's what happened this week in North Carolina politics. [February 6, 2026] Snow's over. Now go check your voter registration before it mysteriously disappears. 👻

New @catawbacollege.bsky.social poll of North Carolina voters: Trump net approval: -7% @joshsteinnc.bsky.social net approval: +25% 🤯 Net approval Congressional 🔴Republicans: -14% Net approval of Congressional 🔵Democrats: -12% Net approval of U.S. military action against Greenland: -38%

This is a typical single-day graph of electricity consumption in the whole state of California (CAISO). That giant surge of yellow in the middle of the day is solar electricity. During peak demand in the middle of the day, solar meets around 50% of the entire electricity needs of the state.

Duke Energy is one of the biggest campaign contributors in the North Carolina state legislature (and it's the single biggest spender on lobbying). The corporation gives to both parties, but very unequally. Here's what their contributions have looked like over the last 25 years.

Our state lawmakers in North Carolina are thinking about doing... something... about property taxes. (They're not sure what yet.) But rising property taxes around the state are mostly a result of the state legislature's own actions - and as usual, they're not taking any responsibility.

A snowy North Carolina from space this morning. 😍

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Want to understand more about North Carolina's state legislature? Start with its districts. This beautiful and informative detailed map of NC's State House and Senate districts shows how we're represented in Raleigh. Get yours! 👇 store.carolinaforward.org

With North Carolina's teacher pay near the bottom in the nation, public school districts across North Carolina are so hard-pressed to find qualified teachers that many rely on international recruits. www.theassemblync.com/news/educati...

Here's what happened this week in North Carolina politics. [January 30, 2026] Guess we're picking up more bread and milk. 🍞🥛

We support the restoration of democracy in North Carolina. Do you? It's getting cool out there, so grab a sweatshirt and show your support for our fundamental rights as Americans. All our items are Made in USA by all-union labor! store.carolinaforward.org

Rural North Carolina is facing a long list of very serious issues, and almost all of them are fundamentally about poverty. For over 15 years now, our rural communities have been getting poorer as businesses and economic growth migrate to urban counties. That's a political choice.

BREAKING: The New Hanover County Schools has officially terminated an attorney representing the board for his public denigration of people with intellectual disabilities. www.wect.com/2026/01/27/n...

Incredible: the attorney for New Hanover County Schools, Republican appointee Brian Kromke, posted a disgusting slur about the ICE murder in Minneapolis. Brian Kromke must resign his position, or New Hanover County Schools should fire him. www.whqr.org/local/2026-0...

FYI - today's video has been heavily throttled on TikTok. 3 hours after posting, and just 1 view (typical is 1,000+). Coincidentally, just last week, TikTok just completed the sale of its U.S. network to an investor group aligned with Trump (personally, not just his administration).

It's cold! And that means your bill to Duke Energy will be going up 📈📈📈this month. But do you know why? It's because Duke Energy is guaranteed its profit margin no matter what, but passes on all the rising costs of natural gas to us. 😡

Not sure who needs to hear this, but here it is: standing against injustice is always the right thing to do. Not always the most popular. But always right.

Most people have heard about how datacenter development is flooding into North Carolina. But did you know that we, North Carolina residents and taxpayers, are subsidizing them?

Half of all North Carolina voters disapprove of the ICE crackdown in Charlotte and Raleigh last November, with a plurality saying that ICE mistreated people and targeted them for their skin color. More: carolinaforward.org/blog/the-jan...

There are a lot of myths about who's moving to North Carolina from out of state. But according to Census data from 2024, the top origin state of new movers to North Carolina is Florida. Given the disintegrating public school system and disease epidemics, it's not hard to see why folks are leaving.

Here's what happened this week in North Carolina politics. [January 23, 2026] Be safe out there this weekend. Don't put your stupid hat on. 🥶 ❄️

The new Republican majority on the State Board of Elections is choosing to ignore state law altogether. www.wral.com/news/local/w...

An interesting tidbit from this week's release of the Carolina Forward Poll: Although he wins both groups, @roycoopernc.bsky.social is strongest among voters who were born in North Carolina: an 11-point margin. Cooper wins among transplants as well, but the margin is a lot narrower.

Because North Carolina's state legislature has refused to pass a state budget, a scholarship for the children of wartime veterans at public universities across North Carolina has revoked support. www.dailytarheel.com/article/univ...

When we witness injustice inflicted against our fellow man, we have a moral responsibility to speak out against it - and then to work together to defeat it. 🤝

On Tuesday, we will be releasing the January edition of the Carolina Forward Poll, taken with North Carolina likely general election voters: 👉 US Senate race 👉 Trump/Stein approvals 👉 ICE approval 👉 Independent redistricting (with a new twist) secure.everyaction.com/OTQ83wqlLUGg...

Guess a lot of North Carolinians are going to Tokyo?

Many Americans have self-sorted into media bubbles that cater to their existing political leanings, telling them more and more of what they want to hear. This happens on both the Right and the Left. Credit: @gelliottmorris.com

Here's what happened this week in North Carolina politics. Shout out to the Aggies for driving to Raleigh to shame our State Board of Elections to their face. Aggie Pride! ❤️

The failure of North Carolina's state legislature to pass a basic budget has a big, direct impact on people's lives. Here's an example. ncnewsline.com/2026/01/06/n...

Reality check: Donald Trump's approval rating is deep underwater. Trump is now even less popular than he was in 2018. He is also measurably less popular - about 6-8 points - than Joe Biden was at this point in his presidency.

TACO www.politico.com/news/2026/01...

It's beginning: Duke Energy has filed the first permits for a potential new nuclear power plant in North Carolina up in Stokes county. Duke Energy is now hiking NC ratepayers' bills to pay for this potential plant's development in advance, whether or not anything actually gets built.

The biggest single myth about North Carolina's public schools is that they spend too much on "central office" and administration. But good news...

It's primary season, y'all. When our politicians fail us, it's time to fire them and find new ones. That's why Carolina Forward is very proud to announce our endorsements in the 2026 primary election for the North Carolina General Assembly.

This is a cartoon about housing.

Don't let the bastards wear you down.

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Here's what happened this week in North Carolina politics. Primary Day is right around the corner: March 3rd. Mark it down on your calendar! 🗓️