A Federal Judge’s ruling has indefinitely blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order.

In March, the Gazan health ministry has reported that the death toll in Gaza has surpassed 30,000 since the start of Israel’s military offensive in October. And in the March Michigan Democratic primary, over 100,000 “Uncommitted” votes were cast - sending a message to the Biden campaign that voters will not ignore his support and funding of Israel. Michigan is a key swing state. “Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib pointed out, 74% of Democrats in Michigan support a ceasefire.”

In May students on college campuses across the country protested the war in Gaza - causing major disruptions to college finals and graduation plans. USC has canceled its main graduation ceremony, Columbia students camping out on the lawn where their graduation is supposed to take place, and students across the country have been arrested.

Moral Monday: Stop the Legislative Coup & Coverup! Start: Monday, December 09, 2024 • 5:30 PM - NC State Capitol• 1 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 - Register Here

Homeland Security secretary: Kristi Noem - South Dakota governor,

Health and Human Services secretary: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Director of national intelligence: Tulsi Gabbard,

CIA director: John Ratcliffe - former head of national intelligence under Trump

Interior secretary: Doug Burgum - The North Dakota governor

Action 1: Share election information with the people of North Carolina

Action 2: Make a voting plan and share it with your friends and family

Action 3: More resources around voting to share

Abortion Rights Interfaith Phone Banks - Join Side With Love, UU Justice NC, Pro-Choice North Carolina, and Carolina Jews for Justice for this three-part phonebank series calling North Carolina voters. The future of abortion access in North Carolina is on the line this election, and people of faith are coming together to send a powerful message that reproductive rights are aligned with our values! Let’s get on the phones and turn-out pro abortion voters this fall!

Democracy NC Vote Protectors - Vote Protectors are volunteers who will monitor polling places in their communities flagging, long lines, problems with curbside voting or accessibility, voter confusion, and misinformation or voter suppression. Tue, Sep 17, 6:00pm–8:00pm, Thur, Sep 19, 6:00pm–8:00, Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm–8:00, Wed, Sep 25, 6:00pm–8:00pm. Register Here

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his presidential bid this week, and has joined the Trump campaign. He will remain on the ballot in North Carolina.

With school back in session, pro-Palestinian student protests have begun again at UNC-Chapel Hill and other universities - calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to U.S. support for Israel. Protests have remained peaceful, while concerns persist over potential provocations by counter-protesters.

The Israeli military rescued a man taken hostage in the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7 during an operation in the Gaza Strip.

(You can address your Letter - Dear Senate President Berger)

Senate President Pro Tempore - Phil Berger

16 West Jones Street, Rm. 2007

Raleigh, NC 27601

(You can address your Letter - Dear Speaker Moore)

Speaker of the House - Tim Moore

16 West Jones Street, Rm. 2304

Raleigh, NC 27601

New NYTimes / Siena Poll shows that Kamala Harris has put Four Sun Belt States Back in Play including North Carolina.

NC Gov. Roy Cooper takes himself out of the running for Harris. We expect Harris’ VP announcement soon.

On Wednesday, Donald Trump questioned Kamala Harris’s racial identity during an appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists conference.

Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the classified documents case against Donald Trump, saying the appointment of Jack Smith violated the Constitution.

House and Senate at odds over budget process

Teachers Raises - House budget proposal - would give state employees an additional 1% raise, raise the starting salary for teachers to $44,000

Vouchers - House budget allocates $250 million for private school vouchers - regardless of the income level of the family requesting them. The plan would fully fund the waiting list of 55,000 students seeking a private school voucher.

Action 1 Protect Native burial sites, NO HB385!

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On Wednesday, the NC House voted to pass HB 942 - a bill that would target people speaking out against Israeli policies and military conduct for hate speech, using a highly contested and problematic definition of antisemitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). It now goes to the State Senate.

UNC System's Proposed Rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies will be voted on by the UNC Board of Governors at its May 22-23 meeting. Next week, we will write public comments to the BOG.

New York Times Article: How Republicans Echo Antisemitic Tropes Despite Declaring Support for Israel

On Wednesday, Arizona Lawmakers voted to Repeal the 1864 Abortion Ban. The vote passed with two republican lawmakers breaking with their party.

Across the country this week, students on college campuses are protesting the war in Gaza - causing major disruptions to college finals and graduation plans. USC has canceled its main graduation ceremony, Columbia students are camping out on the lawn where their graduation is supposed to take place, and students across the country have been arrested. “They'll say we're disturbing the peace, but there is no peace. What really bothers them is that we are disrupting the war.” Howard Zinn

The 2024 Legislative Session has begun, and the N&O is reporting this week that the first major piece of legislation Republicans will take up during the short session will be the bill that would require all North Carolina sheriffs to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This will be the focus of next week’s Action Hour.

This week, Gov. Roy Cooper released his budget proposal for the 2024 legislative short session - which included significant 8.5% raises and bonuses for teachers. Let’s turn out in Raleigh next week (Thursday, May 2nd) for the NC Budget & Tax Center’s Our Dollar, Our Future Advocacy Day and fight for these much deserved raises.

Action 1 - Tell Your State Legislators and Speaker Tim Moore - NO to Expanding NC School Vouchers! Use Our Tax Dollars To Pay Our Teachers!

*** Action Organized by Public Schools First NC

We will keep fighting to win 4.4 Billion dollars of desperately needed funding for our public schools. WE WILL WIN LEANDRO

Vladimir Putin is set to assume his fifth term as president after a predetermined vote, despite quiet protests at polling stations.

“The U.S. issued rules to ensure that most new cars are electric or hybrids by 2032, the most significant climate regulation in American history.” NY Times

Today’s Guest, Heba Atwa, Legislative Advocacy & Campaigns Manager with the NC Budget & Tax Center. And we are thrilled to announce a new partnership with BTC where they will be joining us quarterly to inform us and call us to action around campaigns related to the state budget and state tax code.

Action 1: Sign Petition to Demand That The NC General Assembly Choose Our Communities Over Corporations

Action 2: Sign up to attend a day of advocacy in Raleigh on May 2

Action 3: Write a letter to the editor about the corporate income tax cuts

Action 4: Learn more about what’s going on with taxes in North Carolina

President Biden delivered his State of the Union last night - projecting strength, vigor, and optimism. Key topics - abortion, immigration, January 6th, Ukraine / Putin, Infrastructure, Taxing the wealthy & War in Gaza / Temporary Pier for Humanitarian Aid.

Today we will watch the new video - What Is Christian Nationalism and Why Is It A Threat To Democracy? This video from Red, Wine and Blue Featured Katherine Stewart, author of “The Power Worshipers” The new full-length documentary God & Country, is based on her book.

New Documentary - God & Country

You can check our the trailer of that documentary here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29259251/

The Gazan health ministry has reported that the death toll in Gaza has surpassed 30,000 since the start of Israel’s military offensive in October.

In this week’s Michigan primary, over 100,000 “Uncommitted” votes were cast - sending a message to the Biden campaign that voters will not ignore his support and funding of Israel. Michigan is a key swing state. “Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib pointed out, 74% of Democrats in Michigan support a ceasefire.”Arab and Muslim organizers of this Uncommitted campaign in Michigan hoped for 10,000 votes, they got ten times that.

Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell Will Step Down as G.O.P. Leader at the End of This Year - acknowledging that his national security views have put him out of step with a party now headed by Donald Trump.

Fani Willis spars with lawyers seeking her removal from Trump case. This was a spectacle that had nothing to do with the case. Fani brought it. “A man ain’t a plan”

Ongoing Strike continues due to massive accounting error which has cut DPS staff pay. Durham students might have to make up lost days if school closings persist. This will be our focus for next week’s action hour?

TODAY is the deadline to register to vote in the NC Primaries.

Ongoing Strike due to massive accounting error which has cut DPS staff pay. Durham school workers will get higher pay one more month, but future salaries undecided. All Durham public schools closed to students Friday due to ‘overwhelming’ absences, and the superintendent has resigned.

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This week marked the four year anniversary of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capital, by Trump supporters trying to overturn the results of the presidential election.

New numbers show that 272,000 North Carolinians have already enrolled in Medicaid!