Charlie Reece ✅
@charliereece.com
Husband. Father. Homemaker. North Carolinian. Parisian.
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Charlie Reece ✅
@charliereece.com
· Nov 15
Given the new influx of folks here, I thought it might make sense to drop an introduction!
I'm a husband and father of two amazing kids currently living with my family in Paris, France. I'm a lawyer by training who spent seven years as a local elected official in Durham, North Carolina. 1/2
I'm a husband and father of two amazing kids currently living with my family in Paris, France. I'm a lawyer by training who spent seven years as a local elected official in Durham, North Carolina. 1/2
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Meta analysis finds the safe and inexpensive diabetes drug, metformin, during or soon after infection, substantially reduces SARS-CoV-2 viral load and subsequent probability of developing Long COVID. www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/new...
New review highlights growing evidence that diabetes drug metformin can prevent long COVID
www.cidrap.umn.edu
February 6, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Meta analysis finds the safe and inexpensive diabetes drug, metformin, during or soon after infection, substantially reduces SARS-CoV-2 viral load and subsequent probability of developing Long COVID. www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/new...
Nine hour flight today so I loaded up a new (to me) game to try on the plane, here goes!
February 6, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Nine hour flight today so I loaded up a new (to me) game to try on the plane, here goes!
Wow AIPAC really fucked around in NJ-11 and now they’re finding out. Go Analilia Mejia!!!
the voters of a rich suburban district outside New York City just voted for a Sanders/AOC-endorsed labor organizer who wants to abolish ICE
February 6, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Wow AIPAC really fucked around in NJ-11 and now they’re finding out. Go Analilia Mejia!!!
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The president constantly lying about stolen elections, after staging a coup attempt, & now threatening to federalize & steal future elections, should be the primary news story in the country 24/7 & on every front page until he is impeached & removed next week.
February 5, 2026 at 4:14 PM
The president constantly lying about stolen elections, after staging a coup attempt, & now threatening to federalize & steal future elections, should be the primary news story in the country 24/7 & on every front page until he is impeached & removed next week.
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Highlighting the speaker who stood in front of the Surprise mayor and told him to consider what the Mayor of Ohrdruf must’ve thought before he died by suicide: “He might have thought ‘how is this my fault I had no jurisdiction over this’ maybe he said ‘this site was not subject to local zoning.’”
February 4, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Highlighting the speaker who stood in front of the Surprise mayor and told him to consider what the Mayor of Ohrdruf must’ve thought before he died by suicide: “He might have thought ‘how is this my fault I had no jurisdiction over this’ maybe he said ‘this site was not subject to local zoning.’”
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This is preying on my mind a bit. Jeffrey Epstein was not primarily a British scandal! So far we've removed a Prince from the Royal family, fired our US ambassador who was one of the most important political figures of the last few decades and banned the CEO of Barclays from the financial industry..
One by one, Europeans mentioned in the Epstein files who still hold political office are beginning to resign or are being forced out of office.
Meanwhile, ruled by an administration almost entirely made up of Epstein associates, the US carries on as if nothing really happened.
Meanwhile, ruled by an administration almost entirely made up of Epstein associates, the US carries on as if nothing really happened.
February 4, 2026 at 11:13 AM
This is preying on my mind a bit. Jeffrey Epstein was not primarily a British scandal! So far we've removed a Prince from the Royal family, fired our US ambassador who was one of the most important political figures of the last few decades and banned the CEO of Barclays from the financial industry..
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Unfortunately, no, measles is not "just a rash." Some people will have mild symptoms, but others will experience severe illness, disability, or death. Take steps to avoid severe measles complications by avoiding having measles at all. Learn more about measles: www.healthychildren.org/english/heal...
February 3, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Unfortunately, no, measles is not "just a rash." Some people will have mild symptoms, but others will experience severe illness, disability, or death. Take steps to avoid severe measles complications by avoiding having measles at all. Learn more about measles: www.healthychildren.org/english/heal...
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happening this morning in Minneapolis -- ICE agents drawing guns on observers. I reiterate again that it is only a matter of time before DHS kills more innocent people in Minnesota. Congress needs to shut this shit down right now.
February 3, 2026 at 4:19 PM
happening this morning in Minneapolis -- ICE agents drawing guns on observers. I reiterate again that it is only a matter of time before DHS kills more innocent people in Minnesota. Congress needs to shut this shit down right now.
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*We understand the word "expat" is problematic: White people get to be expats, while non-white people are referred to as immigrants. We use it only to get our posts seen. We encourage the curious among you to investigate. You can start with this essay: t.co/kLtcLKluYP
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2015/mar/13/white-people-expats-immigrants-migration
t.co
February 3, 2026 at 3:43 PM
*We understand the word "expat" is problematic: White people get to be expats, while non-white people are referred to as immigrants. We use it only to get our posts seen. We encourage the curious among you to investigate. You can start with this essay: t.co/kLtcLKluYP
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France throwing hands with the American far-right to get the week started right.
February 3, 2026 at 11:15 AM
France throwing hands with the American far-right to get the week started right.
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Shout-out to our Landscape Services crew for putting together this video recapping some of the incredible work our teams did this weekend to clear streets and keep folks across the Bull City safe.
They're still out clearing neighborhood roads and bridges today. Stay up-to-date ➡️ durhamnc.gov/4888
They're still out clearing neighborhood roads and bridges today. Stay up-to-date ➡️ durhamnc.gov/4888
February 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Shout-out to our Landscape Services crew for putting together this video recapping some of the incredible work our teams did this weekend to clear streets and keep folks across the Bull City safe.
They're still out clearing neighborhood roads and bridges today. Stay up-to-date ➡️ durhamnc.gov/4888
They're still out clearing neighborhood roads and bridges today. Stay up-to-date ➡️ durhamnc.gov/4888
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⚠️ Many roads are icy this morning. If you can stay home, please do.
If you must drive:
➡️ Ease off the gas if you slide
➡️ Tap brakes — don’t slam
➡️ Downshift before icy spots
➡️ Steer into the skid
➡️ Leave extra space
➡️ 4WD ≠ safe on ice
⚠️ Stay alert & drive slow — black ice is hard to see!
If you must drive:
➡️ Ease off the gas if you slide
➡️ Tap brakes — don’t slam
➡️ Downshift before icy spots
➡️ Steer into the skid
➡️ Leave extra space
➡️ 4WD ≠ safe on ice
⚠️ Stay alert & drive slow — black ice is hard to see!
February 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
⚠️ Many roads are icy this morning. If you can stay home, please do.
If you must drive:
➡️ Ease off the gas if you slide
➡️ Tap brakes — don’t slam
➡️ Downshift before icy spots
➡️ Steer into the skid
➡️ Leave extra space
➡️ 4WD ≠ safe on ice
⚠️ Stay alert & drive slow — black ice is hard to see!
If you must drive:
➡️ Ease off the gas if you slide
➡️ Tap brakes — don’t slam
➡️ Downshift before icy spots
➡️ Steer into the skid
➡️ Leave extra space
➡️ 4WD ≠ safe on ice
⚠️ Stay alert & drive slow — black ice is hard to see!
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And guess what? We've got a criminal statute for that:
February 1, 2026 at 5:52 PM
And guess what? We've got a criminal statute for that:
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JUST IN: Democrats flip a red seat in the Texas Senate.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
February 1, 2026 at 5:05 AM
JUST IN: Democrats flip a red seat in the Texas Senate.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
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Portland City Council member
I just got tear gassed along with thousands of union members, many of whom had their families with them. Federal agents at the ICE facility tear gassed children. We must abolish ICE, DHS, and we must have prosecutions. I expect to see enforcement of our city code prohibiting the use of tear gas.
February 1, 2026 at 3:58 AM
Portland City Council member
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Steve Levitsky, the co-author of How Democracies Die, on the dangerous place we have reached as Trump escalates:
“Orbán doesn’t arrest journalists,” he said. “And in Hungary if you walk the streets of Budapest or other Hungarian cities, you will not find heavily armed masked men abducting people."
“Orbán doesn’t arrest journalists,” he said. “And in Hungary if you walk the streets of Budapest or other Hungarian cities, you will not find heavily armed masked men abducting people."
January 31, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Steve Levitsky, the co-author of How Democracies Die, on the dangerous place we have reached as Trump escalates:
“Orbán doesn’t arrest journalists,” he said. “And in Hungary if you walk the streets of Budapest or other Hungarian cities, you will not find heavily armed masked men abducting people."
“Orbán doesn’t arrest journalists,” he said. “And in Hungary if you walk the streets of Budapest or other Hungarian cities, you will not find heavily armed masked men abducting people."
Raising $3.7 million with an average donation of $17.86 is surreal. I don’t think folks understand AOC’s true potential.
this is fucking insane and she's barely trying, you will never convince me AOC haters on the left are not just weird freaks
January 31, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Raising $3.7 million with an average donation of $17.86 is surreal. I don’t think folks understand AOC’s true potential.
I’ll be at this event in Durham on February 13 and I hope you’ll join us. It’s going to be a special day in the Bull City — my friend @nidaallam.bsky.social will be Bernie’s special guest!! act.berniesanders.com/signup/rsvp-...
Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here with Bernie Sanders in Durham
RSVP today to say you'll join Bernie in Durham on Friday, February 13! Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here with Bernie Sanders in Durham With Special Guest Nida Allam Friday, February 13 11:30am...
act.berniesanders.com
January 31, 2026 at 1:49 AM
I’ll be at this event in Durham on February 13 and I hope you’ll join us. It’s going to be a special day in the Bull City — my friend @nidaallam.bsky.social will be Bernie’s special guest!! act.berniesanders.com/signup/rsvp-...
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THEY DID IT. EVERY SENATE DEMOCRAT just voted on an amendment to DEFUND ICE (rescind the BBB slush fund that keeps ICE open during a shutdown.) This amendment failed, but it shows broad support! KEEP CALLING and make it a demand to vote for the DHS funding bill!!
👀 Every Senate Democrat + Collins and Murkowski just voted for the Bernie Sanders amendment to repeal the $75 billion in additional ICE funding under Trump’s “big beautiful bill.” The measure failed 49-51.
January 31, 2026 at 12:23 AM
THEY DID IT. EVERY SENATE DEMOCRAT just voted on an amendment to DEFUND ICE (rescind the BBB slush fund that keeps ICE open during a shutdown.) This amendment failed, but it shows broad support! KEEP CALLING and make it a demand to vote for the DHS funding bill!!
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This is so well written. 💔
January 31, 2026 at 12:48 AM
This is so well written. 💔
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see this is a good demand, even if it can’t pass
👀 Every Senate Democrat + Collins and Murkowski just voted for the Bernie Sanders amendment to repeal the $75 billion in additional ICE funding under Trump’s “big beautiful bill.” The measure failed 49-51.
January 31, 2026 at 12:16 AM
see this is a good demand, even if it can’t pass