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Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 18h

There aren’t kings in the United States of America. 🇺🇸. We rejected them 250 years ago and we still do. Turning out today with some amazing people was so inspiring and uplifting.

#nokings #concordnc #nc #ncpol

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Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 1d

Movements change, that’s why we have elections at the federal level every 2 years. The people can vote for something one cycle & believe it needs a check in the next. Building maps for a predetermined outcome diminishes the will of the people.

#NCPol #Gerrymandering #IndependentRedistrictingNow

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Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 2d

"Without struggle, there is no progress." Challenges aren’t setbacks—they’re stepping stones.

#qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

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Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 3d

Hello Cabarrus County! Early voting in our municipal elections is HERE! Make sure you get out and vote! Last municipal election was decided with only 10% turnout, EVERY. VOTE. MATTERS.

#CabCo #NC #NCPol #NCVotesEarly #CabarrusCounty

Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 3d

"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Keep moving toward what’s right—progress is happening.

#qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 4d

"We all do better when we work together. Our differences do matter, but our common humanity matters more." Teamwork changes everything.

#qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 4d

In the words of Dorinda Medley: Not well, bitch.

#nc #ncpol #gerrymandering #theoffice #midcycleredistricting

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Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 5d

"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today." Your efforts now shape tomorrow. Plan. Act. Achieve.

#qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 6d

“Do what you feel in your heart to be right—for you’ll be criticized anyway.” Be brave. Follow your own compass.

#qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 7d

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Courage begins when you decide to face what scares you most.

#qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 8d

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” Trust yourself and start today.  

#qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 9d

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” Don’t let doubt stop you—big achievements start with one small step.

#qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 10d

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Give a little, gain a lot.

#qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 11d

"The price of greatness is responsibility." Step into your power and own the impact you can make.

#qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

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Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 11d

When you realize redistricting season is here (for the fifth time in 10 years)… Donkey gets it. 😬🗳️

#Gerrymandering #NorthCarolina #EyeTwitching #NCPOL #MidCycleRedistricting

Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 12d

"Democracy is not a state. It is an act." Make your voice count today. Every action matters.

#qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 13d

“Blind belief in authority is the greatest enemy of truth.” Question, explore, and think for yourself. Knowledge is power.

#qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 15d

“When you’ve reached the end of your rope, tie a knot, and hang on.” Sometimes resilience is the bravest thing we can do. Keep going.

#qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 15d

*Pretends to be shocked*

#nc #ncpol #redistricting #gerrymandering

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Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 16d

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” Start today by taking one small step toward the change you want to create.   #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 16d

We're putting all kinds of Federal employees on furlough or are deemed "essential" and are working without pay...approximately 180,000 North Carolinians, but we've deemed the contractors working on the "Ballroom" as essential?

#MakeItMakeSense #GovtShutdown #NC #NCpol

Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 17d

“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking that they don’t have any.” Start the day with intention, and watch how the world responds.

#qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 17d

Funny how the federal, and even the state, go “do as I say, not as I do” right? RIGHT?!

#governmentshutdown #nc #ncpol #budget #doasisaynotasido

Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 18d

“The time is always right to do what is right.” Take a moment, feel it, and move forward.

#qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

Thomas Monks @tmonks4nc.bsky.social · 20d

On the heels of the shooting in Southport, NC we’re also learning of another in Michigan. The violence is heartbreaking. We must do something to prevent these horrific events and protect our communities from terror.

#nc #northcarolina #ncpol #gunviolence

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