In 2022, when gas prices soared post-COVID and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Republicans unfairly blamed it on Joe Biden and Democrats.
Now, with the Iran war is directly driving up fuel prices, the GOP is telling us not to worry so much about gas.
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Outside of a few groups like @futureoflife.org and, in North Carolina, a few leaders like @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social and @joshsteinnc.bsky.social, it's crickets.
And there's a reason for that. It goes all the way up to the White House. New @billyball.bsky.social Explains NC 👇
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The Republican-dominated state Supreme Court just threw out the Leandro case.
It is a devastating blow for public education advocates. Here's why. 👇
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The Republican-dominated NC Supreme Court just dealt a devastating blow to public education in North Carolina.
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Get this: ICE has three of these "hold rooms" in North Carolina.
To find out where they are, watch the new Billy Ball Explains NC at the 🔗 below.
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Our weekly guide to getting involved in North Carolina 💪
From in-person town halls to virtual events, there is something for everyone.
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🤯 ICE is reportedly keeping detainees indefinitely in temporary “hold rooms” across the country, with little oversight.
And get this: These hold rooms are not required to have beds. Or even toilets.
ICE has three of them right here in North Carolina. Watch 👇
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From Murphy to Manteo, "No Kings" protests, marches, and rallies are occurring in communities across North Carolina.
Whether you live in a larger metro area like Charlotte, or a small town like Morganton, there are events happening in your community 👇
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Phil Berger conceded, but the GOP still has a HUGE problem with election denial.
Watch the new Billy Ball Explains NC at the link below. Make sure to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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In the story of America, land has mostly moved one way—out of Native hands, and into the hands of white people. But recently, leaders in one western North Carolina town came to a remarkable decision.
A new Billy Ball Explains NC has the story for Cardinal & Pine. 🔗 is in the thread.
In the new BB Explains NC, we wanted to tell the stories of NC women who don't get enough roses.
So we have the first recorded women-led protest in US history, the NC woman who co-founded Mother’s Day, and a NC woman who broke a 90-year drought in Congress. 👇
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Grief warning ✋ For @cardinalandpine.bsky.social, I wrote about the war in Iran, specifically about the alleged US-Israel bombing of a school in Minab, and about the terrible position our troops find themselves in today, caught between one liar and the other.
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The new Billy Ball Explains NC (🔗 below) just premiered on YouTube.
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New BB Explains NC:
The data centers being built to run AI seem like a godsend to rural NC, and any place that's struggling.
But they come with red flags—skyrocketing utility bills, massive water consumption, and an ever-harder fight against climate change. 👇
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President Trump—who last week portrayed former President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes—called the show a "slap in the face." Some on the left wanted it to be that. But it was too joyous for that.
My take on Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show 👇
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Social media in America is designed to make us hate each other, but there is a potential fix.
In a new Billy Ball Explains NC, we take on the rage-baiting algorithm at Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram, and other social media platforms. Make sure to like and subscribe!
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Did you know North Carolina has received just a small percentage of the federal money it needs to recover from Hurricane Helene?
And that the guy who was named NC’s “recovery czar” by President Trump…is running to represent NC in the US Senate? 👇
NC's "recovery czar"—US Senate candidate Michael Whatley—really doesn't want you to call him that.
In the new Billy Ball Explains NC, we take a look at why federal relief for Hurricane Helene—or the lack thereof—could play a BIG part in this year's Senate race.
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The Buddhist monks making their "Walk for Peace" are in Wake County today. Here's how to track them and see them in person. 🙏
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Some truly outrageous things are happening in Greensboro at NC A&T University, the largest historically Black college in America.
Important thread. Keep reading.
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What to know about the Buddhist monks and their “Walk for Peace,” which includes multiple stops in North Carolina. 🙏
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We don't know if Venezuela is a military "one-off" like Speaker Mike Johnson says, or if the US will be there long-term, as Marco Rubio said.
So let's break down what these scenarios mean for NC. Spoiler: NC is home to two of the largest Army and Marine bases in America, so they mean A LOT. 👇
Did you know the unit that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is based out of NC? 🤯
In a new Billy Ball Explains NC, we take a look at why the military conflict in Venezuela is a BIG deal for North Carolina's military population and their families. Tap👇
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Mecklenburg County health officials urged residents to get vaccinated if they had not already done so or if they were unsure of their status.
The county is offering free or low-cost vaccines at four locations with no appointment necessary. 👇
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The rules do not set specific discharge limits or penalties for violations.
Those omissions from the proposed rules were the basis of lengthy, at times contentious, discussion among members of the commission.
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Cardinal & Pine contributor Britteny Dee penned a guide this week to 8 exciting new restaurants opening in 2026 in NC.
From Indian street food in Boone to upscale Mexican in Charlotte and peak steakhouse in Durham, this guide is 🔥.
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In rural NC, thousands of students rely on their schools for after-school programs, counselors for mental health support, and staff who can help their families find food and transportation. Now, many of those support networks could disappear with just weeks’ notice.
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NC Board of Elections finds Stevens campaign contributions illegal, but not intentional ncnewsline.com/briefs/nc-bo... Story by @kingdollar.bsky.social #ncpol
According to Forbes, since the start of his presidency, Trump's net worth has more than doubled—from $2.3B in 2024 to $6.7B by the end of 2025.
Meanwhile, many of the folks who voted for him are in a worse financial predicament than ever.
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