Sailor Jones
@sailorjones.bsky.social
Tar Heel. Southerner. Voting and Elections. Deputy Director, @commoncausenc.bsky.social
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Breaking: North Carolina GOP legislature passes new gerrymandered congressional map giving Rs nearly 80% of seats in state where Trump got 51%. Specifically targets Black Democrat Don Davis. NC GOP stooping to new lows to undermine will of voters & appease Trump www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Republicans are making one of the most gerrymandered states in the nation even more rigged
North Carolina Republicans just passed a new Trump-inspired congressional map to oust a Black Democrat.
www.motherjones.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Breaking: North Carolina GOP legislature passes new gerrymandered congressional map giving Rs nearly 80% of seats in state where Trump got 51%. Specifically targets Black Democrat Don Davis. NC GOP stooping to new lows to undermine will of voters & appease Trump www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
NC Senate Redistricting Chair Ralph Hise, when presenting what he characterized as his new Trump-directed gerrymander, said the way he drew the map “must be supported by the totalitarian” according to the VRA. He meant the totality of circumstances.
The quiet part only got louder from there. #ncga
The quiet part only got louder from there. #ncga
October 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM
NC Senate Redistricting Chair Ralph Hise, when presenting what he characterized as his new Trump-directed gerrymander, said the way he drew the map “must be supported by the totalitarian” according to the VRA. He meant the totality of circumstances.
The quiet part only got louder from there. #ncga
The quiet part only got louder from there. #ncga
As North Carolina Republicans prep their mid-decade gerrymander a new poll shows that postponing state priorities to pack and crack our districts could cost them www.uniteamerica.org/articles/ind...
Indiana Poll Signals Mid-Decade Map Rewrite Could Cost Republicans at the Ballot | Unite America
By wide margins, GOP primary voters in Indiana reject redistricting efforts
www.uniteamerica.org
October 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
As North Carolina Republicans prep their mid-decade gerrymander a new poll shows that postponing state priorities to pack and crack our districts could cost them www.uniteamerica.org/articles/ind...
Who’s ready to scan and rally
October 17, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Who’s ready to scan and rally
UPCOMING election protection trainings in North Carolina:
October 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
October 30, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
safevoternc.org/electionprot...
October 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
October 30, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
safevoternc.org/electionprot...
October 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
UPCOMING election protection trainings in North Carolina:
October 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
October 30, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
safevoternc.org/electionprot...
October 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
October 30, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
safevoternc.org/electionprot...
“[N]o citizen who simply settles for being a consumer of democracy should expect to have a real democracy ever again.”
Opinion | Mourn, or Else
www.nytimes.com
October 5, 2025 at 1:23 AM
“[N]o citizen who simply settles for being a consumer of democracy should expect to have a real democracy ever again.”
“When people say their vote doesn’t count… remind them they live in North Carolina. And justices here win or lose by hundreds of votes out of millions.” —Tyler Daye, @commoncausenc.bsky.social #InOurCourt
October 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
“When people say their vote doesn’t count… remind them they live in North Carolina. And justices here win or lose by hundreds of votes out of millions.” —Tyler Daye, @commoncausenc.bsky.social #InOurCourt
“I never paid attention to our judges…but after doing the research I learned judges have a ton of [power]. We should be paying a lot more attention to who they are, where they came from and where they raised their money.” —Faith Allen, @peoplesparity.bsky.social #InOurCourt
October 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
“I never paid attention to our judges…but after doing the research I learned judges have a ton of [power]. We should be paying a lot more attention to who they are, where they came from and where they raised their money.” —Faith Allen, @peoplesparity.bsky.social #InOurCourt
“As a civil rights attorney, I can truly say the power is in the people….organizing and mobilizing, and education — beyond this room and in our court.” —Ashley Mitchell, Forward Justice, from the #InOurCourt Conference at Elizabeth City State University
October 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
“As a civil rights attorney, I can truly say the power is in the people….organizing and mobilizing, and education — beyond this room and in our court.” —Ashley Mitchell, Forward Justice, from the #InOurCourt Conference at Elizabeth City State University
More than 80% of North Carolina voters oppose partisan gerrymandering, including a clear majority of Democrats and Republicans, as the state becomes the latest target in the nationwide redistricting battles. #ncpol #ncga
As redistricting fight looms, North Carolina poll shows voters of all parties oppose gerrymandering • NC Newsline
A poll found 84% of North Carolina voters say redrawing maps for partisan advantage is “never acceptable” and they should be drawn neutrally.
ncnewsline.com
October 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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I always pay attention to what stories People Magazine and other consumer media outlets cover. That's how you can tell that something has broken through the usual political and news bubbles. This horrific Chicago story has broken through. people.com/ice-agents-o...
ICE Agents Rappel from Helicopter in Overnight Chicago Raid, Dragging Kids from Beds to U-Hauls
Overnight on Tuesday, Sept. 30, federal agents from different agencies raided an apartment building on the South Side of Chicago, pulling men, women and children — some of them allegedly naked — from ...
people.com
October 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Once again, everyday North Carolinians are leading some of the nation’s most important fights for voting rights. Watauga County has a plan to win with @commoncause.org
Watauga voters and Common Cause file lawsuit against NC legislature’s illegal manipulation of county voting maps
www.commoncause.org
October 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Once again, everyday North Carolinians are leading some of the nation’s most important fights for voting rights. Watauga County has a plan to win with @commoncause.org
Please 19th Amendment while we can still 19th Amendment.
August 18, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Please 19th Amendment while we can still 19th Amendment.
👉🏻 @newsobserver.com: "...Jefferson Griffin — in the face of a federal court ruling against him — has finally conceded that he lost his bid for a seat on the state Supreme Court.
But the more significant loser in this case is the state Supreme Court itself and its chief justice Paul Newby." #ncpol
But the more significant loser in this case is the state Supreme Court itself and its chief justice Paul Newby." #ncpol
These six judges brought shame to our state in the NC Supreme Court race | Editorial
Charlotte Observer/Raleigh News & Observer editorial: All voters should remember these judges’ names.
www.newsobserver.com
May 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
👉🏻 @newsobserver.com: "...Jefferson Griffin — in the face of a federal court ruling against him — has finally conceded that he lost his bid for a seat on the state Supreme Court.
But the more significant loser in this case is the state Supreme Court itself and its chief justice Paul Newby." #ncpol
But the more significant loser in this case is the state Supreme Court itself and its chief justice Paul Newby." #ncpol
Riggs wins NC Supreme Court seat — in a victory filed by a federal court but fueled by North Carolina voters. #ncpol www.democracydocket.com/wp-content/u...
May 5, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Riggs wins NC Supreme Court seat — in a victory filed by a federal court but fueled by North Carolina voters. #ncpol www.democracydocket.com/wp-content/u...
At the #InOurCourt Conference Dr. Gunther Peck and Dr. Artemesia Stanberry talk to voters challenged by Jefferson Griffin about how telling their stories is vital the fight for justice ahead. Hundreds of Duke and NCCU remain implicated. #ncpol
April 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM
At the #InOurCourt Conference Dr. Gunther Peck and Dr. Artemesia Stanberry talk to voters challenged by Jefferson Griffin about how telling their stories is vital the fight for justice ahead. Hundreds of Duke and NCCU remain implicated. #ncpol
Ian Courts of @scsjofficial.bsky.social and Adrienne Kelly of @democracync.bsky.social share the joy of collective action from the #InOurCourt Conference
April 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Ian Courts of @scsjofficial.bsky.social and Adrienne Kelly of @democracync.bsky.social share the joy of collective action from the #InOurCourt Conference
“We have got to let our courts know we are watching.” — Dawn Blagrove, Emancipate NC on the people’s power for justice in this political moment #InOurCourt
April 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
“We have got to let our courts know we are watching.” — Dawn Blagrove, Emancipate NC on the people’s power for justice in this political moment #InOurCourt
“The fight for justice isn’t easy…but we didn’t sign up for easy.”
—Frmr State Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley on fighting for more just courts in North Carolina. #InOurCourt
—Frmr State Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley on fighting for more just courts in North Carolina. #InOurCourt
April 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
“The fight for justice isn’t easy…but we didn’t sign up for easy.”
—Frmr State Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley on fighting for more just courts in North Carolina. #InOurCourt
—Frmr State Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley on fighting for more just courts in North Carolina. #InOurCourt
“This work takes courage to stand up for justice…and every vote really does matter.” -Frmr. NC Supreme Court Justice Cheri Beasley #InOurCourt
April 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
“This work takes courage to stand up for justice…and every vote really does matter.” -Frmr. NC Supreme Court Justice Cheri Beasley #InOurCourt
It's my first time actually visting Chicago and I had no idea just how much I needed that "Midwest Nice" right now. Will report back on how "hugging necks" in response works out.
April 6, 2025 at 10:15 PM
It's my first time actually visting Chicago and I had no idea just how much I needed that "Midwest Nice" right now. Will report back on how "hugging necks" in response works out.
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"When we the People work together, there's nothing in this world that can stop us!" Highlights from today's #HandsOff rally in Raleigh as THOUSANDS of North Carolinians took part in this nationwide movement to speak up for our rights and speak out against attacks on our democracy by Trump & Musk.
April 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
"When we the People work together, there's nothing in this world that can stop us!" Highlights from today's #HandsOff rally in Raleigh as THOUSANDS of North Carolinians took part in this nationwide movement to speak up for our rights and speak out against attacks on our democracy by Trump & Musk.
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