Cardinal Scribe

Cardinal Scribe

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As a freelance writer I am advocating for democracy, social justice, and environmental sustainability while finding joy amidst the chaos. North Carolina is my home. Writing is my medicine. Follow me on Substack.com/@cardinalscribe.

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The #WarOnWomen is escalating and this nonsense is how they are going to justify not swearing in the newly-elected members of Congress in January. #VoteBlue

How can Veterans still support this administration? Please explain. #NCpol

Carolina Forward@carolinaforward.bsky.social

Incredible, but true: Donald Trump threatened to block medical claims for U.S. military veterans stemming from toxic water contamination at Camp Lejeune if Republicans don't hold control of the House and Senate in this year's elections. Full story: www.military.com/trump-says-n...

Watch this please. Amy and her brother are not alone. There are many others who have suffered through this kind of trauma. I am glad Amy is using her platform to speak out. #Trauma #StopSexualAbuse

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I wrote this article; it made me sick. Everyone in authority failed to protect these kids. A convicted sex offender was arrested, then walked free and found another victim. #StopDomesticAbuseMonth #StopSexualAssault #StopProtectingPedophiles

We've put together a timeline of the documented We've put together a timeline of the documented events, court proceedings, and unanswered questions. Read the full article and decide for yourself.

Republicans love supporting pedophiles. Vivek Ramaswamy thought an ad with Amy Acton's estranged mother would make Amy look bad? Amy's mother married a pedophile and then sided with him in court after he sexually abused her daughter. Read her brother's response to the ad. #StopSexualAssault

actonforgovernor.comDr. Amy Acton’s Brother’s Statement on Ramaswamy Platforming Their Estranged and Abusive Mother | Dr. Amy Acton for GovernorFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 20, 2026  CONTACT: press@actonforgovernor.com Dr. Amy Acton’s Brother’s Statement on Ramaswamy Platforming Their Estranged and Abusive Mother COLUMBUS, OH– Today, Dr. Am...

I haven't forgotten. #NCpol

Carolina Forward@carolinaforward.bsky.social

[NEW] The Forgotten, Expensive Lessons of 2009 The 2008-2009 Great Recession is 17 years ago now, and the lessons it imparted might be forgotten today as North Carolina considers a proposed constitutional amendment on its income tax. More: carolinaforward.org/news/the-for...

Thank Republicans for a long cold winter. #NCpol

Progress NC Action@pnca.bsky.social

Fixed income seniors are just one of the groups trying to figure out where to get the extra several hundred dollars they'll need to fill their tank this year. LIHEAP is a program that helps people pay heating bills when money is tight. Trump tried to defund it. #nc #heatingoil

College students walking 40 minutes to vote. Judge Toby Hampson is with them. #NCpol

Anderson Clayton ☀️@abreezeclayton.bsky.social

UNCG, A&T, Bennett and Greensboro College students walked to the polls yesterday. Here’s just UNCG students leaving campus to walk the 40 minutes to their new polling location. You’ll recognize a familiar face with them — Judge Toby Hampson! ⬇️ #SpartansVote

Support Jamie Ager #NCpol

Jamie Ager@jamie.agerforcongress.com

Today is National Farmer's Day! As a fourth-generation farmer, I know how hard it is to run a small business, especially when four companies control 85% of the beef industry. I will fight for policies that give small farms a fair shot to thrive here in Western North Carolina. #SupportSmallFarms

Remembering the people who were here first and how they honored the land. #NC #Lumbee

Carolina Forward@carolinaforward.bsky.social

North Carolina is home to more than 130,000 American Indians representing eight state-recognized tribes: Coharie, Eastern Band of Cherokee, Haliwa-Saponi, Lumbee, Meherrin, Occaneechi Band of Saponi, Sappony, and Waccamaw Siouan. Today, we honor their living traditions and leadership.

NC Amendments #NCpol

Carolina Forward@carolinaforward.bsky.social

There are three proposed amendments to our North Carolina state constitution on the ballot this year, and this week, we're talking about each of them. Today is Part 1: the voter ID amendment. Our recommendation: vote against all 3. 🙅‍♂️

One good thing to celebrate. #DollyParton #NCpol

NC Newsline@ncnewsline.com

Gov. Josh Stein declared September 25th, or 9/25, officially “Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Day of Reading” across North Carolina in memory of the Tennessee musician, her hit song “9 to 5,” and her philanthropic generosity to Helene victims as well as young readers. #DollyParton #ncpol #9to5

DoorDash spent $1.4M trying to stop Zohran Mamdani from becoming mayor. #BoycottDoorDash

Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social

DoorDash spent $1.4M trying to stop Zohran Mamdani from becoming mayor. This week's historic $131.5M enforcement action against DoorDash for underpaying NYC delivery workers shows why. Yet another reminder that the only thing that can beat organized money is organized people.

If their biggest donors call it a win, it wasn’t built to help you. Three amendments on your ballot this November, dressed up as relief, protection, and security. Vote AGAINST them all. #NCpol

Regardless of how we feel about Democrats, if you want things to change, we have to get the Republicans out of office. #NCpol

Carolina Forward@carolinaforward.bsky.social

How do so many of North Carolina's politicians get away with rampant official corruption? Simple: first, they changed the rules. Then, they picked their own investigators.

I was at this launch. Nice to see so many young people getting involved.

Roy Cooper@roycoopernc.bsky.social

Back in Forsyth County for a canvass launch this afternoon. These volunteers know: the conversations with your friends and neighbors will make or break this race. Let’s get out there! 25 days until voting starts. Check your voting registration status today at iwillvote.com.

Big win against Chemours ... thanks to NC Attorney Jeff Jackson. #NCpol

Carolina Forward@carolinaforward.bsky.social

Here's what happened this week in North Carolina politics. While they were down in Texas, other leaders were showing up for North Carolina. 💪

Western North Carolina, elect Jamie Ager, please. #NCpol #NC11

Jamie Ager@jamie.agerforcongress.com

Diesel just hit a record high. When fuel prices spike, so does the cost of everything else. WNC needs someone fighting to lower costs across the board! #WNC #NCpol #NC11

Trump wants everyone to pretend he is on the ballot in November...he is. Every Republican has to be voted out. #NCpol

Progress NC Action@pnca.bsky.social

The total North Carolinians have paid in tariffs, comes out to almost $2,000 per household. Last year's tariffs drove down Canadian buying of NC goods and hurt business here. The last thing we need is to start it up all over again, but that's what Trump's doing. #nc #economy #tariffs #canada

Yes, please help. I live in Forsyth County and we need Amara to win, but the incumbent Republican DA has over $300,000 in his campaign fund. #AmaraHunter4DA

Carolina Forward@carolinaforward.bsky.social

If you're in the Triangle, c'mon out and join us on Sunday, September 27th as we support Amara Hunter for Forsyth District Attorney. Hope to see y'all there! Tickets: secure.actblue.com/donate/hunte...

Unfortunately, MAGA doesn't listen to or watch credible news organizations. #NCpol

Carolina Forward@carolinaforward.bsky.social

Reminder: every single credible news organization in North Carolina has flatly rejected the bogus claim by Republican Michael Whatley's campaign that Roy Cooper was somehow involved in releasing dangerous criminals.

Julie Jenkins Fancelli, heir to the Publix fortune, played a decisive role in the 2021 "Stop the Steal" rally that preceded the Jan. 6th Capitol Attack. She has donated to Donald Trump and been involved in numerous dark money schemes related to Trump, other conservative politicians & candidates.👇

substack.comVoting with Your Dollars: Grocery StoresIf you care about humanity, here are some suggestions on grocery stores worthy (and not worthy) of your dollars.

I knew they were from Florida and they were probably Trump supporters, but I didn't know it was this bad. It is so hard to find a good grocery store to supplement the local farmers' markets. Another reason to go on a diet. Healthier for me and my wallet. #BoycottPublix