
Dane Scalise’s Fixation on Cultural Wars Undermines HD 20 Bid
As North Carolinians are struggling with rising costs, underfunded public schools, and deep cuts to healthcare programs, Scalise appears consumed by an obsession with waging culture wars.

As North Carolinians are struggling with rising costs, underfunded public schools, and deep cuts to healthcare programs, Scalise appears consumed by an obsession with waging culture wars.

Voters in North Carolina House District 7 will choose between Republican Cory Thornton and Democrat Mark Speed in the November 3, 2026, general election. The race will determine who succeeds Republican Rep. Matthew Winslow, who is not seeking reelection.

Voting to raise electric bills, deny free school lunch, make it easier to pollute NC water, and block repairs to school heating and air conditioning don’t sound like Reeder’s campaign claim that he “helped improve the lives of families across North Carolina.”

Changes to SNAP and Medicaid kicked in this month that will affect millions of North Carolina residents and their ability to access food and healthcare.

“How can a candidate for the United States Senate be so disconnected from the people he wants to represent? Well, the answer is simple. He is thinking about his own financial interests.”

In addition to the funds, Meta has agreed to implement comprehensive measures to keep children under 13 off its platforms, add default settings that better protect teens, and give parents more control of their teens’ accounts. Teens will begin to see changes on their accounts within a few months.

Los cambios no serán inmediatos. Los agentes deberán completar una capacitación supervisada por ICE antes de ejercer funciones migratorias. Según los documentos de los acuerdos, la capacitación incluirá información sobre las facultades de los agentes, las leyes de derechos civiles y el uso de la fuerza.

“Sarah Stevens wants North Carolinians to trust her with a seat on our state’s highest court, but she can’t even be honest about her professional qualifications,” stated Caroline Sparks, Executive Director of Justice for NC.

Whatley’s support for the war has also drawn questions about his personal financial interests. The North Carolina Democratic Party has criticized his investments in oil & gas and defense companies, arguing that those holdings could benefit from the same policies contributing to higher costs for consumers.

Audio has resurfaced of North Carolina Supreme Court candidate Sarah Stevens dismissing survivors of childhood abuse, characterizing them as people who are chasing hefty payouts from organizations with “deep pockets.”