Jonathan Shorman @jonshorman.bsky.social Democracy Reporter, States Newsroom.
Past: The Kansas City Star
Kansan. KU graduate.
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Steve Mullis @stevemullis.net Editor @ Marketplace.org based in Seattle; D&D DM // Former: NPR's Morning Edition & Up First, NPR digital, MPR News, Orlando Sentinel. // Big fan of dogs and bookstores.
READING: The Year of Magical Thinking
Karen Ziegler @kzig.bsky.social Lead organizer of Democracy Out Loud, a pro-democracy community of activists in North Carolina
Common Cause North Carolina @commoncausenc.bsky.social We're a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to build an inclusive, multiracial democracy for all in North Carolina. Join us at https://CommonCauseNC.org
Victoria St. Martin @victoriastmartin.bsky.social Editor, writer, educator | Mom, storyteller & survivor | past: The Washington Post, Inside Climate News, Capital B News
Anna Barrett @annabjournalist.bsky.social JSU alum | Reporter at Alabama Reflector | lover of Taylor Swift and various grandma hobbies
Siembra NC @siembranc.bsky.social Latino community & worker organizers in North Carolina, el pueblo salva al pueblo desde 2017. linktr.ee/siembranc
Amy Maxmen, PhD @amymaxmen.bsky.social Award-winning public health reporter at KFF Health News. Bylines at Nature, New York Times, National Geographic & more. AmyM@kff.org Signal: AmyMaxmen.25 www.amymaxmen.com & https://kffhealthnews.org/news/author/amy-maxmen
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Steve Rao for Wake County Comissioner At-Large @steveraoforwake.bsky.social 
Pam Spaulding @pamspaulding.bsky.social Former natl political blogger, Pam's House Blend (2004-2013) during OG citizen journo era. Dipping back into pol discourse here. Spinal fusion vet (3x). DM only if I know IRL. Durham, NC native, now in Central Valley CA.
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Center for Racial Equity in Education (CREED) @creed-nc.bsky.social We center students of color, inspire institutional change, & facilitate better educational practice, so we can transform the education system in North Carolina
Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social Explaining anti-democratic rhetorical tricks. Award winning #teamrhetoric professor & author. Very earnest. Democracy cheerleader. Views represent my academic research, not my university. I post things on substack: https://jennifermercieca.substack.com/
MomsRising @momsrising.org A movement of 1M+ people rising for all families to thrive. All content from MomsRising Together 501c4 social welfare org unless otherwise stated. Home of the #MomSky: Truth. Action. Care.
Bruce Siceloff @siceloff.bsky.social Retired newspaper reporter/editor/columnist, husband, father, Fulbright Scholar, traveler, Southerner, Duke English major, “he” in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy @levincenter.bsky.social The Levin Center champions bipartisan, fact-based oversight and is affiliated with Wayne State Law School, but our posts do not present the views of WSU or the Law School.
Sailor Jones @sailorjones.bsky.social State Director, @commoncausenc.bsky.social
You Can Vote @youcanvotenc.bsky.social You Can Vote is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in NC that envisions a representative democracy that reflects the diversity of our state, includes all voices, and serves all North Carolinians. Learn more: https://linktr.ee/youcanvotenc
Public Ed Works @publicedworks.bsky.social Public Ed Works is a nonpartisan organization that builds support for public education in North Carolina
Sunshine Week @sunshineweek.bsky.social Be part of a nonpartisan collaboration that shines a light on the importance of public records and open government. https://sunshineweek.org/
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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social Husband, dad, veteran, writer, and proud Midwesterner. 19th US Secretary of Transportation and former Mayor of South Bend.
Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social Official account of the 76th Governor of North Carolina.
Michael Hewlett @blackmuse.bsky.social Reporter for The Assembly NC, covering criminal justice issues, movie enthusiast, music obsessor, pop culture consumer and poetry lover.
@czachary.bsky.social @czachary.bsky.social Health policy advocate.
Eviction Lab @evictionlab.bsky.social The Eviction Lab is helping neighbors and policymakers understand the eviction crisis. Follow us for the latest housing research + news.
RT ≠ endorsement.
EQV Analytics @eqvanalytics.bsky.social Biologist, nonprofit CSO (opinions mine), fair-weather farmer, recovering academic, progressive christian. Probably one helluva lot older than you are.
Almost Heaven, Durham County, NC
NC Hoot & Holler @nchootnholler.bsky.social Making a fuss over the truth in NC
Dogwood Alliance @dogwoodalliance.org Join us as we unite for our Southern forests and communities! #dogwoodalliance
Barry Yeoman @barryyeoman.com Freelance journalist in North Carolina who writes longform stories about political, social, and environmental issues. Web site: http://barryyeoman.com. Newsletter: http://barry-yeoman.beehiiv.com. Teaching: Duke University.
Team Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.bsky.social The grassroots team working to support Congressman @wileynickel.com in his race for Wake County District Attorney. #TeamWiley Join us! #VoteBlue 🌊
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Vivian 🌊☀️ @vivian1212.bsky.social Life-longDemocrat. Progressive liberal. MLIS Librarian/Educator.
My religion is kindness- Dali Lama
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Don’t blame me. I voted for the Prosecutor and the Coach. 😔
Blue 🔵 in DeSantistan
CTNewsJunkie @ctnewsjunkie.bsky.social CTNewsJunkie is a locally owned & operated news org based in Hartford, CT providing fact-based news & commentary about politics and public policy since 2005. This account is usually monitored by Publisher/Editor Doug Hardy.
Cat Warren @cat-warren.bsky.social North Carolina politics and organizing, science writing, good journalism -- and all dogs good and bad. Author of NYT bestseller What the Dog Knows: Scent, Science, and the Amazing Ways Dogs Perceive the World and its young readers' version
Leslie Edwards @tarheeled.bsky.social Writer, media guru, NC native, mom to Hart. Former team NCSenateDems/DanBlue, current team NRDC, forever #ncpol
*Still on Signal, but not that chat
Sarah Willets @sarahwillets.bsky.social Editor-in-Chief @indyweek.bsky.social
Dave DeWitt @davedewitt.bsky.social WUNC editor. Politics and Higher Education.
Josh Stein @joshsteinnc.bsky.social North Carolina’s #1 fan. Caniac and Tar Heel🏀. Dad, husband, and dog-dad. Governor. Taco/BBQ account.
Text JOSH to 40503 to join our team!
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Tim Bartik @timbartik.bsky.social Senior Economist at Upjohn Institute, fan of "place-based policies" (or at least some of them!). https://www.upjohn.org/about/upjohn-team/staff/timothy-j-bartik
NC League of Conservation Voters @nclcv.bsky.social All North Carolinians deserve a healthier, cleaner environment. Join us in this work!
SC Daily Gazette @scdailygazette.com SC Daily Gazette is a nonprofit news site providing nonpartisan reporting and thoughtful commentary.
North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com A nonprofit, nonpartisan source for trusted news, commentary and insight into statewide policy and critical issues affecting the Peace Garden State.
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Elaine Mejia @elaine-mejia.bsky.social Narrative and storytelling expert for justice and the common good. NC=home. Exec Dir @Think Big Alliance & Strategist @Topos Partnership. Opinions my own. @thinkbigalliance.bsky.social
Jon King @jonkingnews.bsky.social He/Him. (OMG - He’s got pronouns in his bio!)
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Editor-in-Chief w/ @MichiganAdvance.com
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People’s Parity Project @peoplesparity.bsky.social Nationwide network of law students and attorneys organizing to unrig the law and build a legal system that works for people, not corporate profits.
Karen Bearden @chickadeenc.bsky.social Birder. Advocate for the Earth. Climate Justice. Support local farmers.
Florida Phoenix @floridaphoenix.com We don’t pay attention to the media bashers. We’re too busy reporting on how Florida’s policies and politics affect you. Quality journalism for critical times.
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Fleetwood Mac & Cheese @nctopophile.bsky.social Recovering misanthrope. Aspiring Luddite. Tar Heel. Healthcare money stuff. Dogs, music, nature, and general silliness. I hope something good happens to you today. #WNCstrong
The Jamestowner @thejamestowner.bsky.social For the people, by the people, living in the news desert of #GuilfordCounty #NorthCarolina. We are an all-volunteer citizen fact-sharing site. #501c3
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org SACE promotes responsible and equitable energy choices to address climate change and ensure clean, safe, and healthy communities throughout the Southeast.
The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com A nonprofit news organization dedicated to sharing the knowledge of experts with the public, in accessible, trustworthy articles drawing on their research.
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ProPublica @propublica.org Investigative journalism in the public interest. Headlines and (sometimes literal) receipts.
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com Exploring the American idea through ambitious, essential reporting and storytelling. Of no party or clique since 1857. http://theatlantic.com
Formerly Known as Photog @radiophotog.bsky.social Was photojournalist, now policy nerd. IHL. Wheaton's Law. #overlanding, #photography, cooking, books, naps, and shelter dogs. 🏳️🌈 Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 
Sean Scully @seanibus.bsky.social Western National Editor for States Newsroom. Former editor of the Napa Valley Register. Journalist. History fan. Lover of beer. Possibly not in that order.
Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com Accountability reporting for the 208’s political landscape. We aim to tell untold stories and provide data, context and analysis on the issues that matter most at IdahoCapitalSun.com. Sign up for our free newsletter: https://idahocapitalsun.com/subscribe/.
Rhode Island Current @rhodeislandcurrent.com The Rhode Island Current is an independent, nonprofit news outlet covering state government and the impact of public policy decisions in the Ocean State.
Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com The Kentucky Lantern is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, free news service. We provide factual, fair, independent journalism.
Grady McCallie @gradym.bsky.social Environmental advocate in North Carolina. Water, flood resilience, climate, toxics, growth. Non-work: gardening, books, hiking.
Iowa Capital Dispatch @iowacapitaldispatch.com Community journalism for democracy. We're a non-profit news site dedicated to hard-hitting and fair coverage of state government and politics.
Noah Lenstra @noahlenstra.bsky.social Associate Professor of Library & Information Science at University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Founder of Let's Move in Libraries. Engaged scholar of community collaboration involving public libraries
Lena Geller @writingthings.bsky.social staff writer @indyweek.bsky.social
Ariana Figueroa @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social Covering Congress & immigration for @statesnewsroom.com | signal ariana.92 | afigueroa@statesnewsroom.com | https://www.newsfromthestates.com/author/ariana-figueroa | Boricua, Luna’s human
Susan HoganNC @smc92va.bsky.social Educator,Grant and Proposal Writer, mom, humanitarian, Dem, fighting for a brighter future.
Wilmington, NC
Max Flugrath🗳️ @maxflugrath.bsky.social Fighting for democracy. Communications Director for @FairFightAction.bsky.social. Opinions mine.
📍Georgia, U.S.A.
Brianna Atkinson @batkinson2501.bsky.social Journalist ~ Green tea enthusiast ~ Higher ed reporting @wunc.org @opencampus.org
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League of Women Voters of North Carolina @lwvnc.bsky.social The League of Women Voters encourages informed & active participation in government & influences policy through education & advocacy. https://my.lwv.org/north-carolina-state
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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social Journalist
Covering education for www.ednc.org
Greg Childress @gchildress.bsky.social Housing and Poverty Reporter at N.C. Newsline
Thad Ogburn @thadogburn.bsky.social Managing Editor, The News & Observer in Raleigh
Acyn @acyn.bsky.social Senior Digital Editor for MeidasTouch.com
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Todd Warren @toddwarren.bsky.social 
NC Budget & Tax Center @ncbudget.bsky.social We support the work of people, organizations, and govt in #NC to to advance solutions to poverty and pursue racial equity. More: NCBudget.org
Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social Budget and tax policy and soccer (Fulham, Revs, USMNT, Levante). Director of Research at New Mexico Voices for Children
Marcia Morey @marciamorey.bsky.social Member NC State House, former judge, proud to represent Durham NC and fight for freedoms and fairness.
Justin Parmenter @justinparmenter.bsky.social RPCV, public school teacher, 🍎 advocate
Education is a human right.
Charlotte, North Carolina
https://notesfromthechalkboard.com
Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social Political Anchor, Spectrum News NC
9x Emmy winner
National Edward R. Murrow winner
Host - Capital Tonight
Host - Front Porch Politics
Host - Tying It Together #podcast
#ncpol #northcarolina #politics
Suzanne Parker Miller @suzparkermiller.bsky.social Public Education Advocate, Pastor, Spouse, Mom, founder @Pastors4NCKids.bsky.social
Raleigh, NC (She/Her/Rev)
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Carrboro Fan Account @carrboro.bsky.social follow for chapel hill / carrboro content
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Susan Book @sbook.bsky.social Parent Advocate for equitably funded public schools. Embrace neurodiversity. Mom. Writer. I'll remember your dog's name before I'll remember yours.
Kaylan Szafranski @kszafranski.bsky.social Medicaid policy @CommunityCatalyst | Former Director of Policy & Research @ NCChild | Long-time health policy advocate rooted in the power and expertise of community
views/posts are my own.
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WUNC News @wunc.org Your source for local news and community connections that reflect NC’s Triangle region and offer a unique perspective on the place we call home. More at wunc.org.
Jessica Wakeman @jessicawakeman.bsky.social Independent journalist in Asheville, NC | https://jessicawakeman.contently.com | jessica dot wakeman at gmail dot com | signal: jessicawakeman.80
Tori Smith Ekstrand @toriekstrand.bsky.social Professor, Media Law, UNC-Chapel Hill, School of Journalism and Media. Former AP exec. Speaking for myself & not UNC. "Take up space. Pitch it faster. Run harder. Put another plate on the bar. And NEVER tone it down." - Ilona Maher. #academicfreedom
Makiya Seminera @makseminera.bsky.social state government reporter in nc @apnews.com | reach me at mseminera@ap.org | uf alumna | past: @thenewsobserver.bsky.social , @thestatenewspaper.bsky.social
@kellymccullen.bsky.social @kellymccullen.bsky.social 
Kathie Obradovich @kathieobradovich.bsky.social Editor of Iowa Capital Dispatch, @iowacapitaldispatch.com
Iowa journalist with nearly 40 years as a reporter, editor and columnist. 
Nancy Lavin @nancyklavin.bsky.social Rhode Island born and bred, but convinced I don't have the accent (don't tell me otherwise). Covering state politics, environment and business for Rhode Island Current. 
City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social Official City of Durham, NC, USA #localgov account. Connect with us at DurhamNC.gov/Connect. Submit service requests to DurhamNC.gov/OneCall or 919-560-1200.
@rosehoban.bsky.social @rosehoban.bsky.social 
Pardon The Politics Podcast @pardonthepolitics.bsky.social Three brothers. No scripts. All receipts. New episodes weekly. 🎙️
#Politics #NCpol #podcast #blacksky
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Lara Weber @laraweber.bsky.social @StatesNewsroom.com, ex-Chicago Tribune, journalist, political junkie, comms pro whose natural habitat is wild outdoors - or couch. Has regular flashbacks of Peace Corps-Zambia/Africa. ✌️ Posts of birds and dogs for sanity.
Nation Hahn @nationhahn.bsky.social I served as a co-founder of EdNC.org and head of growth for 10+ years. I now serve as a senior advisor and coach in philanthropy, media, and more. Avid reader, mediocre (but enthusiastic) golfer, and a sports fan. Tar Heel.
Mark Schultz @triangleeditor.bsky.social Metro editor, The (Raleigh) News & Observer; former city editor, The (Durham) Herald-Sun; former editor, The Chapel Hill News
Christine Zhu @christinezhu.bsky.social Covering North Carolina politics for States Newsroom’s NC Newsline | dmv & maine & atx grown 🌸🦞🤘 | she/her
Rep. Julie von Haefen @juliefornc.bsky.social State Representative, NC House District 36 (Holly Springs, Apex, Cary)
Lawyer, Feminist, Democrat, Mom, Swiftie
Hooper @hooperhooper.bsky.social UNC History PhD candidate. Historian of gay rights activism and lesbian-feminism, student activism in the gay liberation era, and the 1970s South. NC born/raised/now. he/him ⚣
Billy Corriher @billycorriher.bsky.social author of Justice for the People, The Anita Earls Story. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6KQZ9P3
state courts @peoplesparity.bsky.social @pppaction.bsky.social