DWOCNC

Democratic Women of Orange County North Carolina

[DWOCNC @dwocnc]

Thanks DWOC members who rallied at the NCGA today against the MONSTER Abortion Ban, which imposes insurmountable barriers for many women: a 12-week ban, THREE in-person visits and reduced time for a medication abortion, NEW licensing requirements and more. #bansoffourbodies 2/3

[Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @ValerieFoushee]

Today marks 22 years since the horrific terrorist attacks of 9/11, a day that forever changed our nation’s history.

Let us stand together in remembrance and honor those lost, their loved ones, the survivors, and the heroism of our first responders. #NeverForget

[DWOCNC @dwocnc]

"But despite that, there are reasons to feel encouraged about the future of the nation on this, its 247th birthday." https://t.co/M5cv6Vmc9Y

[DWOCNC @dwocnc]

Wishing family, friends and neighbors Happy Pride Month!

[Andy Specht @AndySpecht]

How are North Carolina Democrats responding to the new GOP supermajority?

With a RAGE that’s boosting fundraising, volunteer sign-ups, and interest from potential candidates.

@abreezeclayton opens up to @WRALLena and me about the NCDP’s efforts. #ncpol
https://t.co/vmrct18tqh

[DWOCNC @dwocnc]

After the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Pride Promenade tomorrow, join DWOC and AAC-OC at the Summer Ice Cream Social in Carrboro Town Commons at 4 pm. Music by the ECH Jazz Combo. Reserve your scoop:
https://t.co/g6tM8cp22w

[The News & Observer @newsobserver]

Dr. Mandy Cohen, who led North Carolina’s public health response to the coronavirus pandemic, is expected to be named the new director of the CDC, reports say.

https://t.co/oxgENZGJD9

#ncpol

[Young Democrats of NC @ydnc]

The Young Democrats of North Carolina are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and former president, Conen Morgan.

[Leader Robert Reives @electreives]

I am heartbroken to learn about the passing of @ConenMorgan, well before his time. He was a fixture in North Carolina politics and my prayers are with his family right now. He will truly be missed.

[Lindsey Prather @PratherForNC]

My floor speech yesterday on the massive school voucher expansion. #nced #ncpol #ncga #wncpol #publicschools

[Briana Brough @bribrough]

Information is power. Join Durham Families for Every Child NC on Tuesday, May 30 to learn what this voucher scheme would actually do and how you can advocate for strong public schools that serve everyone. https://t.co/Yl3P7Q4nVD
#Durhamnc #nced

[Keegan Storrs @StorrsKeegan]

The newest House Appropriations Act accounts for just a 4.2% increase to first year teacher salary, while annual inflation in 2022 clocked in at 6.5%.

These numbers just aren’t adding up for teachers, including prospective teachers in the so-called “teacher pipeline” #NCEd

[Keegan Storrs @StorrsKeegan]

Why are there 5,000 teaching vacancies in North Carolina?

I started teaching in NC in 2016 and starting pay was $35k. Today, starting pay is $37k.

$35k in 2016 is equal to $44k+ in 2023 dollars.

Our first year teachers have effectively taken a 16% pay cut since 2016. #NCEd

[DWOCNC @dwocnc]

It's quite remarkable how very convenient it is that R's in the NCGA groomed a woman to be their villain on abortion rights. Let us not forget that multiple R's campaigned last year saying they would not vote for more restrictions. #ncpol

[Carolina Forward @ForwardCarolina]

The reason we keep saying Mark Robinson will completely ban abortion if he becomes governor is because Mark Robinson says he'll completely ban abortion if he becomes governor.
https://t.co/8E5iLeifvB #ncpol

[DWOCNC @dwocnc]

True colors on the NC House Floor: Unvarnished racism directed at @repabejones, followed by an apology (too late). A crude joke about Rep. @DiamondForNC after she made a personal case for women's access to abortion care. Run Dems, Run! https://t.co/uT2mqNOS44

[Bryan Anderson @BryanRAnderson]

Crazy moment. Rep. Jeff McNeely takes aim at Rep. Abe Jones' Harvard background: "Would you have not been able to achieve these if you were not an athlete or a minority?" He's suspended from continuing to speak.

Jones: "I earned my place and I did well."
#ncpol

[Allen Buansi @AllenBuansi]

Today, decorum went out the window and disrespect prevailed. Rep. @DiamondForNC is an honorable public servant & a woman of faith. Rep. Abe Jones is a former judge w/ decades of service. They did not deserve any of this. See what happened on the floor: https://t.co/E7CVDkMhuD

[NC Democratic Party House Caucus @NCHouseDems]

Given the @NCGOP's agenda this year, it is neither coincidental nor surprising that it was a Black woman targeted for this disrespect. Attacking someone's faith and lived experience is simply wrong and beneath the dignity of the office. #ncga #ncpol

[NC Senate Democrats @NCSenateDems]

When they show you who they are, believe them the first time #ncpol #ncga