bicmay , to Random stuff
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“As a physician I am deeply concerned about North Carolina’s potential total ban on mask-wearing. It’s disturbing to think immunocompromised and cancer patients could be deemed criminals for following medical advice aimed at safeguarding their health,” [Jerome] Adams said in one post.

https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2024/05/20/doctors-call-public-mask-ban-unconscionable-political-point-making/

18+ vanessa , to Random stuff
@vanessa@kind.social avatar

not a done deal!

https://www.change.org/p/halt-the-passage-of-nc-bill-237-banning-masks-in-public

5/16/24
https://www.wral.com/story/nc-anti-mask-bill-could-violate-federal-law-disability-rights-and-free-speech-advocates-say/21435454/
"As worded, [disability rights advocates] say, it endangers people with weakened immune systems. And if it were to become law, they say, the bill could violate the Americans with Disabilities Act."

5/16/24
https://archive.ph/Xyf7v
"NC House temporarily shelves bill barring the wearing of masks. Move comes as objections continue"

18+ vanessa OP ,
@vanessa@kind.social avatar

Along with petition
(https://www.change.org/p/halt-the-passage-of-nc-bill-237-banning-masks-in-public),

below is a Rapid Response Info Sheet from mask advocates, for contacting reps directly.
NC House could vote on this as soon as tomorrow (May 21)

⚠️ Google doc⚠️
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L5kxltB-DzaP2kSwIQLP2EZ1Y5WsfZIDo5Lmz2Sh8jE

House Bill 237
Rapid Response Info Sheet - UPDATE

Update + Call to Action > Quick Facts > Action
Step 1: Emails > Action
Step 2: Calls > Alternate Talking Points for Calls + Emails

jsrailton , to Random stuff
@jsrailton@mastodon.social avatar

Even for cancer and transplant patients.

We are speeding into idiocracy.

woozle , to Random stuff
@woozle@toot.cat avatar

Cry "security concerns!" and let slip the face-eating leopards of culture war:
2024-05-15 NC Senate votes to ban people from wearing masks in public for health reasons

I'm prepared to openly be gay and do crimes if this passes.

This still has to go through the state House -- and it's not clear if they have enough votes to override Governor Cooper's veto (which I would expect to happen; the Dems are all against this -- because unlike the GOP they sometimes understand how reality works).

Also, may I reiterate once again to our fellow citizens in the GOP: You fuckers. You absolute fuckers. Please, do quit your day job. Find something useful to do with your lives -- if you're even capable of that anymore.

michael_w_busch , to Random stuff
@michael_w_busch@mastodon.online avatar

Do not allow this or anything remotely like it, .

For so many reasons.

Roey Hadar @roeyhadar
2024 May 15

NC , a BAN ON WEARING MASKS IN PUBLIC, passes Senate 30-15.

The bill removes an exemption allowing masking for medical reasons.

Republican supporters say it will not criminalize mask wearing for health reasons but Democrats and the state's legislative analyst say it does.

JonChevreau , to Random stuff
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@Teri_Kanefield Hi Teri, believe Mastodon would love to hear your take on Judge Cannon “indefinitely” suspending the MAL documents case.

6G ,
@6G@mastodon.social avatar

@Teri_Kanefield @JonChevreau

RE
"Indictments are not the accountability you think they are"

Right, imo, dont motivate folks on the fence to register and and equally important to check if you are still registered

I feel it's better to post info that might effect this like,

only won by 77k votes in 2016 (from 3 States)

only won by 43k votes in 2020 (from 3 States)

etc

ProPublica , to Law
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Care Coverage Policies in North Carolina and West Virginia Are Discriminatory, Court Rules

The states violated federal by banning coverage of certain treatments for transgender people but allowing it for others, according to a decision that could influence around the country.

https://www.propublica.org/article/transgender-health-care-ruling-north-carolina-west-virginia

NewsDesk , to Random stuff
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"Four law officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and four other officers were wounded in a shootout Monday at a North Carolina home."

AP reports the wanted suspect was also killed: https://flip.it/qy0euG

Incognitim Bot ,
@Incognitim@mastodon.social avatar

@NewsDesk
Even as they tried to take cover, rapid bursts of gunfire from the AR-15 easily pierced their body armor.

Officials said they were investigating how Hughes, who had an extensive criminal history, acquired the guns.

Records show that he spent time in prison in 2011 and 2013. Since 2001, he had been criminally charged more than four dozen times, on counts including breaking and entering, assault and possessing firearms as a felon.

👇
https://everytownresearch.org/rankings/state/north-carolina/

GottaLaff , to Random stuff
@GottaLaff@mastodon.social avatar

Another day, another…

Numerous law enforcement officers have been struck by gunfire on Monday, according to police in Charlotte, .
https://apnews.com/article/42d3e25ec6ec990634c9ac209e0f779a

RealJournalism , to Random stuff
@RealJournalism@mastodon.social avatar

The UAW has reached a deal with Daimler Truck of which involves 25% pay hikes, the end of tiered pay, profit sharing, and cost of living increases. They decided it was not a good idea to . https://qcnerve.com/united-auto-workers-daimler/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2iVhlgAOw5qQDGeu05DZAoztjOYr0myWG4zqx6-vkxYFkz4a0NXFBC8_Q_aem_AdkgHChx1GVLQLMbg_j_jfypEDNFEI_wyJ38rINezwHJ_p1PmdPdBpr9wPKB7aPbsZ--Hrv2WlmOwMX3M4hSAKJz

GottaLaff , to Random stuff
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Daimler Truck Workers Reach Deal and Avert Threatened Strike in

The United Automobile Workers reached an agreement involving workers who make Freightliner trucks and Thomas Built buses. The deal comes as the union seeks to expand its membership in southern states.

https://nyti.ms/49Ug0e2

GottaLaff , to Random stuff
@GottaLaff@mastodon.social avatar

Planned Parenthood Plans $10 Million Boost for Democrats in

The party is banking on access as an issue to animate the state’s competitive race for governor and, they hope, galvanize voters for President Biden.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/politics/planned-parenthood-north-carolina.html

voron , to Random stuff
@voron@mstdn.party avatar

So a a handcuffed man it takes 3 years to get the released because the town fights tooth & nail spending dollars to hide it, and multiple other videos are still not being released.
The big social media platforms seem to hide stories like this these days

https://youtu.be/1bNvGnkmyDI?si=wS5cuaOJTKMM5GWx

GottaLaff , to Random stuff
@GottaLaff@mastodon.social avatar

AFP- postpones first rally since his trial began, due to bad weather

6G , (edited )
@6G@mastodon.social avatar

@GottaLaff

too cheap to book an indoor place to hold an important
His team knew way in advance that Wednesdays are OFF from the

Why outdoors? Because we can't see empty seats

Actually he is LUCKY if... if he held this rally he might of lost control and the 1st witness, probally of the

woozle , to Random stuff
@woozle@toot.cat avatar

I don't have any other contact information for this, but will update if get any. Original post is here.

Full text:

[quote]

Something Witty - @phiguru.bsky.social
Serious question - Anyone live in Johnston County, NC? | know a trans youth (over 18) looking to change their name but NC requires affidavits of good character from two unrelated people who reside in the same county. Have 6 months to get to know them. Anyone willing? Reskeets welcome.
Apr 17, 2024 at 2:36 PM

[/quote]
:boost_ok:​

BRMiller , to genealogy group
@BRMiller@historians.social avatar

Register to enjoy a free webinar replay the weekend of 5-7 April 2024 “Migrations 2: North Carolinians on the Move – Reconstruction & Early 20th Century Migration" - the NC Genealogical Society will email a direct link to the recording for viewing between midnight Thursday thru midnight Sunday.

Handout only available during the viewing period & will open in a separate tab; not downloadable or printable


@genealogy

https://www.ncgenealogy.org/event/recorded-webinar-with-diane-richard-apr-2024/

BioNavigator , to science group
@BioNavigator@vmst.io avatar

The North Carolina State Crime Lab is hiring a Forensic Scientist Manager (FSM) of our Western Lab in Edneyville, NC.

This FSM position is responsible for the oversight of approximately 40 employees in the disciplines of Toxicology, Drug Chemistry, Latent and Forensic Biology.

💲 RANGE: $79,967 to $104,676
⏳ CLOSING DATE: 04/03/2024
🗺 LOCATION: Henderson County, NC

APPLY TODAY ➡ https://lnkd.in/esuFJ4Kx

@biology @science @forensicfocus

BRMiller , to genealogy group
@BRMiller@historians.social avatar

New free virtual webinar recording on "Tracing Revolutionary War Soldiers at the State Archives of North Carolina" now available on their YouTube channel. Learn about what the records available there can tell you about the Revolutionary War period!

@genealogy @geneadons @genealogy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3p290y6EsY

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GottaLaff , to Random stuff
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Via NBC's Mike Hixenbaugh:

A majority of Republicans voted to nominate this person to oversee the state’s public schools.

Andy Kaczynski:

NEW: Michele Marrow, the GOP nominee to run North Carolina’s public schools and its $11 billion budget has repeatedly called for executing Democrats including Joe Biden and Barack Obama (who she said she wanted executed PPV on TV).

GottaLaff , to Random stuff
@GottaLaff@mastodon.social avatar

👏🏼 👉🏼Via Democracy Docket:

BREAKING: court strikes down power-grab law that transfers the ability to appoint members to the state board of elections from Gov. Roy Cooper (D) to the Republican-controlled state legislature.

GottaLaff , to Random stuff
@GottaLaff@mastodon.social avatar

I've been saying this for a long time now: Lying/gaslighting/cheating are now flagrant strategies openly flaunted and employed by GOP Fascist Party.

Via Chris Hayes:

It is truly wild they are making this argument when the US has quite literally never produced more energy, has never been a more dominant energy producer in the world.

Chuck Grassley:

Welcome 2Pres Biden’s America where the fed govt chooses energy dependence over energy DOMINANCE AND INDEPENDENCE

GottaLaff OP ,
@GottaLaff@mastodon.social avatar

2/ I rest my case.

" Republican Mark Harris, whose previous election to Congress in 2018 was thrown out after credible allegations of election fraud, won GOP primary for a newly drawn House seat.

.. Because the seat is solidly Republican, Harris, who was never charged criminally, is heavily favored to win the general election in November. Harris was endorsed by the political arm of the House Freedom Caucus" https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/06/north-carolina-mark-harris-dan-bishop-election-fraud-00145421

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GottaLaff , to Random stuff
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