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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A Philadelphia family just bought their first home with a $10,000 first-time homebuyer grant funded by a group of Quakers It’s part of the congregation’s racial justice plan to redistribute wealth to Black residents in the Germantown area as a form of reparations
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A Philly family bought their first home thanks to reparations from Quakers in Germantown
Green Street Friends Meeting, a Quaker congregation in Germantown, pledged to spend $50,000 a year for 10 years as part of its reparations work. It’s helping Black Philadelphians become homeowners.
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Democracy Out Loud @democracyoutloud.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Please note the change in plans for tomorrow's vigil! #ICEOut
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Democracy Out Loud @democracyoutloud.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Please note the change in plans for tomorrow's vigil! #ICEOut
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Democracy Out Loud @democracyoutloud.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Join us this Friday in Winton, NC to Say No to ICE Violence! Stand in solidarity with immigrants and families, and for human rights. 📍 119 Justice Dr, Winton NC ⏰ 2-4 pm ✍️ Sign up using the QR code 🚌 Carpools and buses are being organized. #MigrationIsAHumanRight #Immigration #ICEOut #Vigil
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Karen Bearden @chickadeenc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Great article about our leader, @kzig.bsky.social and Democracy Out Loud! Delighted to be a part of this group that has been meeting for almost 500 consecutive Tuesdays next month! @democracyoutloud.bsky.social religionnews.com/2026/08/12/t...
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Not giving up: A group of social justice warriors sustains the resistance with community and meditation
RALEIGH, N.C. (RNS) — Over the past decade, a group of democracy activists with a long history of involvement in social and political causes has found a balm in Buddhist meditation.
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Democracy Out Loud @democracyoutloud.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Democracy Out Loud is proud to stand with immigrants and refugees at @weareallamerica.bsky.social's National Refugee Advocacy Days. This week we're urging Congress to restore refugee admissions, defend asylum, protect TPS, and end travel bans. #RefugeeAdvocacyDays #WeAreAllAmerica #TogetherWeRise
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Living in the Moment @ncpots.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Great story, details and reflections about a local group with which I am active, @democracyoutloud.bsky.social Co-founder Karen Ziegler is featured. religionnews.com/2026/08/12/t...
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Not giving up: A group of social justice warriors sustains the resistance with community and meditation
RALEIGH, N.C. (RNS) — Over the past decade, a group of democracy activists with a long history of involvement in social and political causes has found a balm in Buddhist meditation.
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yonat.bsky.social @yonat.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The activists with @democracyoutloud.bsky.social admit they haven’t been successful in pushing back the tide of authoritarianism. But they have been able to build one thing that has lasted: a growing community built on care for one another and rooted in meditation. religionnews.com/2026/08/12/t...
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Not giving up: A group of social justice warriors sustains the resistance with community and meditation
RALEIGH, N.C. (RNS) — Over the past decade, a group of democracy activists with a long history of involvement in social and political causes has found a balm in Buddhist meditation.
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Lois Weiner @drloisweiner.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Activists are seeing and pushing back on big tech's support for deportations. Kudos to @truthout.org and the author for covering it. truthout.org/articles/ice...
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ICE and Data Centers Aren’t New, But Face Growing Pushback as They Intertwine
A New Jersey township ordinance is the first in the US reflecting the link between the deportation regime and Big Tech.
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Democracy Out Loud @democracyoutloud.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
We have a choice about the North Carolina that we want to be...Do we become a place that responds to human suffering with more walls, more detention, and more separation? Or do we choose dignity? Join us to stand for our neighbors and community. #ICEOut #ncpol #ImmigrantRights tinyurl.com/mr3ktjtx
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Anti-ICE protesters tell NC lawmakers ‘we will not go back’
Latino advocates and other activists say they oppose plans to build a new immigrant detention camp in North Carolina as Republican leaders at the state and federal level push to ramp up deportations.
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Nonviolence 3.0 @nonviolence3.com · 23/07/2026
ICE out of North Carolina! On Wednesday hundreds held a rally at the North Carolina Legislative Building in Raleigh to say “NO!” to a proposed ICE detention center in Winton, NC. youtu.be/kEBSDHe7Zc8
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ICE Out of North Carolina!
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Democracy Out Loud @democracyoutloud.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
“It feels like there are people trying to drag us back to a time when some people are seen as less human than other people, and this brutality, this murder, this trafficking that we’re seeing. We say no to it.” Please join us in taking action! Read more at: www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
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Raleigh protesters condemn ICE activity and detention centers
North Carolina advocates held a vigil after two people were shot and killed in mid-July.
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Democracy Out Loud @democracyoutloud.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Join us on Wednesday 11am - Noon!
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Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Yes, it’s hot. But we gotta do the work now to get the vote out for the November mid-terms, the most consequential election of our lifetime. Resources are limited and there are lots of doors left (tens of thousands) to knock on. Need people to make phone calls too. #ncpol #WakeDems #NorthCarolina
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Democracy Out Loud @democracyoutloud.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Show up at the NCGA: 🗓️ Tuesday 6/16 ⏰ 9am 📍 Room 1228/1327 of the Legislative Building Join us to stand up for our vote and our democracy! #ncpol #OurVoiceOurVote #resist #FreedomToVote #NCGA
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Charlie Davis @charlespdavis.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
NC Democrats highlight impacts on state workers' pay due to years with no state budget - North Carolina Newsline
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NC Democrats highlight impacts on state workers' pay due to years with no state budget — North Carolina Newsline
Nearly 1,000 days since the North Carolina legislature passed its last budget, state Senate Democratic leaders gathered to express frustration Thursday morning that the body is still failing to fulfil...
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There’s no business like Mr. Business @mrbusinessthecat.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
The NC GOP has spent a full year failing to pass a state budget because their own factions are too busy fighting over internal power. Public services are starving, but leadership is giving interviews bragging that they're "on track.” And in the end, all it will be is corporate tax cuts. #NCPol
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eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Phil Berger lost his primary and in his last 6 months on the job he's now pushing horrifying changes to rig future elections. This will likely sail through the General Assembly this week. Rigging elections is urgent work. The state budget? Forget about it. #ncpol www.myhcdp.com/post/new-nc-...
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New NC Bill seeks to restrict voting rights even more
New NC bill will restrict voting rights
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Democracy Out Loud @democracyoutloud.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Join the protest against ICE expansion in North Carolina! #ICEOut #Resist #ncpol #protest #ImmigrantRights
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Living in the Moment @ncpots.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
The Paperhand Puppet Project brought out the Resistance Butterflies out to Raleigh for May Day today! @50501nc.bsky.social @democracyoutloud.bsky.social @wearencae @paperhandpuppet
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Wake County Indivisible @wakencindivisible.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Join @aclunc.bsky.social, @democracyoutloud.bsky.social and Stop Detention Centers NC in their rally at the NCGA on Tuesday May 26th at 2pm to stop ICE detention center expansion in NC #Ncpol
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Democracy Out Loud @democracyoutloud.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Join us to protest a Geo Group prison being converted to an ICE detention center in Winton, new ICE offices in Cary and Charlotte, and other ICE expansion. 📍Outside the NCGA, 16 W. Jones St., Raleigh 🗓️ May 26 ⏰ 2:00PM act.acluofnc.org/a/rallydetce... #ncpol #ICEOUT #MigrationIsAHumanRight
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Rally Against ICE Detention Centers in NC
Take action with ACLU!
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Sen. Michael K. Garrett @michaelgarrett.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
The people of Rockingham County broke the machine’s architect. Now we break the machine. Jack & Charlotte are going to grow up in this state. So are your kids, your grandkids. The maps he drew are still in place. The supermajority he built is still standing. But the wall is coming down. Push.
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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
If all planned data centers in North Carolina are built, developers would receive an estimated $450 million in sales tax exemptions each & every year. And with the state’s impending fiscal cliff and the federal government retreating on longstanding commitments, state revenue is especially precious.
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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 09/04/2026
The Illinois House passed a bill Wednesday that would restrict future immigration detention centers from being built near schools, churches, day care centers and other community buildings.
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Illinois House advances bill restricting immigrant detention centers in neighborhoods
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Nonviolence 3.0 @nonviolence3.com · 06/04/2026
If we're really serious about democracy, some form of nonviolent civil resistance training should be a part of every school curriculum. @risingorganizers.bsky.social www.risingorganizers.org
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RESIST @resist4unow.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
“Better to die in Iran for your country and your pride, Then to live in a nation that would ask you to be kind.” Thank You Jesse Welles!
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
THE POPE: “I hope Trump is looking for an off-ramp. I hope he's looking for a way to decrease the amount of violence, the bombing, which would be a significant contribution to removing the hatred that's increasing constantly.” (H/T @headquartersnews.bsky.social )
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 30/03/2026
Join tomorrow’s mass call to learn how we plan on turning the momentum of No Kings Day into sustained, powerful, and disruptive resistance with two major initiatives.
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What’s Next After No Kings 3? · No Kings
On March 28, millions of us made it clear: we don't do kings in America. Our nonviolent movement is only growing. At our March 31 Mass Call, you'll hear from leaders and fellow local activists to cele...
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Nonviolence 3.0 @nonviolence3.com · 25/03/2026
Second NO KINGS day protest in Raleigh, NC October 18, 2025 @wakencindivisible.bsky.social‬ @ed4d.bsky.social @democracyoutloud.bsky.social‬ @50501movement.bsky.social @rbhubbell.bsky.social
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Nonviolence 3.0 @nonviolence3.com · 25/03/2026
First NO KINGS day protest in Durham, NC June 14, 2025. @wakencindivisible.bsky.social‬ @ed4d.bsky.social @democracyoutloud.bsky.social‬ @50501movement.bsky.social @rbhubbell.bsky.social
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Wake County Indivisible @wakencindivisible.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Get ready for No Kings 3.0 at the state capitol in Raleigh this Saturday! #ncpol @50501nc.bsky.social @democracyoutloud.bsky.social
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Democracy Out Loud @democracyoutloud.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Make a plan for No Kings on Saturday the 28th! If you are coming to the Capitol in Raleigh please bring some snacks for our school children. #NoKings #peacefulprotest #resist
Title says Snack Drive Pack the Bus. Text: Because of SNAP cuts, students are hungry at school. 

It then encourages people to bring shelf stable snacks to the No Kings Protest at the NC State Capitol Match 28 1-3pm.
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Democracy Out Loud @democracyoutloud.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
In case you need some sign ideas for Saturday! #NoKings #resist #Saturday #peacefulprotest open.substack.com/pub/reframin...
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The Big List of Protest Signs for #NoKings 3/28
Back by popular demand! Here’s an updated list of ideas for protest signs!
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Austin Kocher, PhD @austinkocher.com · 17/03/2026
41 people have died in ICE detention since the start of the second Trump administration. 12 of those deaths have occurred since January 1, 2026, roughly one every six days. Adam Sawyer and I mapped every death. Here's what the data shows. 🧵
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 17/03/2026
SCOOP: One of the nation's top "justice facility" architecture firms will no longer work on ICE detention centers or deportation facilities after its employees staged a revolt.
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Top architecture firm won’t design more ICE prisons after employees revolt
They thought their firm focused on humane design. Then they learned of the private detention center contract.
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Democracy Out Loud @democracyoutloud.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Learn how to join the fight against warehousing immigrants! #resist detentionwatchnetwork.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/d...
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Movement Call: Warehousing Immigrants | Llamada General: Detención de Inmigrantes en Almacenes
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Democracy Out Loud @democracyoutloud.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Grab a paintbrush get ready for No Kings! #resist #nokings
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Joe Bearden📎 @grayhairjoe.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Several of the state Republican Party’s major candidates, including U.S. Senate nominee Michael Whatley, face a brewing intraparty revolt ignited by their ties to a convicted sex offender-turned-party leader and financial backer of GOP campaigns. #ncpol avlwatchdog.org/democracy-wa...
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Democracy Watch: Links between convicted sex offender, state GOP leadership may complicate candidacies • Asheville Watchdog
Several of the state Republican Party’s major candidates, including U.S. Senate nominee Michael Whatley, face a brewing intraparty revolt ignited by their ties to a convicted sex offender-turned-party...
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ Director: “This is about how you lose your country — through small acts of complicity: when a government murders people on the streets, when oligarchs take over the media… we all face a moral choice. But even a nobody is more powerful than you think."
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 16/03/2026
Markwayne Mullin’s confirmation hearing for DHS secretary is later this week. The Senate already knows what happens when a dangerous and cruel DHS secretary is confirmed. Tell your senators to vote NO on Mullin and doubling down on ICE’s lawless violence.
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Block Markwayne Mullin’s Confirmation as DHS Secretary | Indivisible
Trump thinks swapping out ICE Barbie Kristi Noem with loyalist lapdog Markwayne Mullin will take the heat off our demands for accountability - tell your Senator they must oppose Mullin’s confirmation!
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Indivisible Guilford NC ❌️ 👑 @indivisiblegconc.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
We have until TOMORROW to comment on these proposed rules- proposed by our NC STATE board of elections! Our friends at @democracync.bsky.social have this very convenient link with a sample letter! Let it help you personalize your letter! #VoterSuppression #ncpol democracync.org/research/ncs...
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NCSBE Proposed Rules on "Presumptive Noncitizens" - Democracy NC
The North Carolina State Board of Elections is quietly finalizing rules that could purge thousands of eligible voters from the rolls. The public comment window closes March 16 and what’s at stake dema...
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Page 🗽 @firbirdnc.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Michael Whatley appointed a known registered sex offender to prominent executive committees within the North Carolina Republican Party while serving as party chairman, so he can miss me with his “Cooper is soft on crime” BS. #NCpol apple.news/Ahqejkml1R92...
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Michael Whatley’s ties to sex offender illustrate GOP hypocrisy | Opinion — The Charlotte Observer
Perhaps Republicans should find a new line of attack — or a mirror. | Opinion
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SusanNC 🌺💙 @bege4.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
This is also an issue at the state level. The NC State Board of Elections is finalizing rules that could purge thousands of eligible voters from the rolls. Enter your comments by March 16 Help stop this process 🚨 demnc.co/voterrolls #ncpol
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NCSBE Proposed Rules on "Presumptive Noncitizens" - Democracy NC
The North Carolina State Board of Elections is quietly finalizing rules that could purge thousands of eligible voters from the rolls. The public comment window closes March 16 and what’s at stake dema...
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
This man– this convicted sex offender– is now one of the most influential leaders within the North Carolina Republican Party. His specialty? Fundraising for GOP judicial candidates. #ncpol progressncaction.org/2026/03/the-wo…
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The Worst Kept Secret in the Republican Party — Progress NC Action
This man– this convicted sex offender– is now one of the most influential leaders within the North Carolina Republican Party. His specialty? Fundraising for GOP judicial candidates.
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Megaphone NC @ncmegaphone.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Happy Pi Day! North Carolina families deserve a budget that invests in schools, health care, and safe communities. Instead, NC Senate leadership is refusing to stop tax cuts for the wealthy. Leadership should mean putting people first, not protecting giveaways for the richest few. #ncpol #ncbudget
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Andria @andria.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Even without a federal voting Save Act, NC's board of elections is making changes to adopt the Save system (confusing I know). It would throw out some voters based on fed data. Propublica wrote about how it errs in Texas. You can comment through Monday night. www.ncsbe.gov/about-electi... #ncpol
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Public Comment Portal: 2026 Rulemaking - List Maintenance | NCSBE
Comment on proposed rules related to voter roll list maintenance on the basis on non-citizenship.
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JGrady @jgrady.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
I just emailed my North Carolina lawmakers asking them to reject permitless carry. Join me and send a message to your lawmakers urging them to uphold Gov. Stein’s veto on this bill >> bit.ly/3OZjMhd #NCPol @MomsDemand
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HOLD THE LINE: Tell Your Lawmakers to Reject Permitless Carry
Send your message today >>
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