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Contact Your Legislators! |
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Open the red link button below to read this week's federal and state government updates. Use the included links and recommended transcript to easily write or call your representatives and senators. |
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NC Teacher Pay vs.
State Health Plan Increases for 2026 |
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Neither the NC Senate or NC House proposed budgets will raise teacher salaries enough to keep up with inflation, let alone the proposed increases to state employees' health insurance. As you can see in the first chart, health insurance costs with double or even triple for state employees next year. In the second chart you can see how state employees (including teachers) will actually lose money staying in these jobs.
We already have a shortage of certified teachers in this state. Teacher pay "increases" usually only slightly help new, beginning teachers and leave veterans in the dust. NC ranks 43rd in the nation in teacher pay! Make teacher compensation a priority as you contact your state legislators! We have to do better for our students! |
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Please Register!
Please take two minutes to complete this short Google Form so we can better stay in contact with you! (If you attended our May meeting, you have already filled it out.) |
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Tuesdays with Tillis: Say No to Medicaid Cuts!
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How to End Christian Nationalism: Wed. June 4 |
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Tesla Takedown: Saturday, June 7
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No Kings Mass Protest: Saturday, June 14 |
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We will be going together to this! Park in the First United Methodist Church parking lot in High Point (512 N. Main St, High Point). Meet at 10:30am at A Special Blend Coffee shop next to this parking lot. |
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Reproductive Freedom Rally: Tuesday, June 24 |
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We will go together to this protest! Meet at 5:00 at Greene Street Parking Deck (211 S Greene St, Greensboro). |
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Spotlight Online Resource:
Indivisible Guilford is a grassroots progressive group that encourages civic action, demonstrations, and progressive change. The group supports inclusive policies and candidates while opposing authoritarianism, corruption, racism, and voter suppression. Their efforts focus on increasing voter participation, educating the public, and holding elected officials accountable. They also work to combat misinformation and support leaders who align with their principles. A lot of our local protests are organized by this group. They are great to follow on social media. |
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Spotlight Streaming Resource:
GOD AND COUNTRY is a film that examines the rise and dangers of Christian nationalism, the belief that the U.S. should be governed as a Christian nation. It explores how this ideology blurs the separation of Church and State and has been fueled by a radical political movement. The film is aimed at the nearly 200 million Americans who identify as Christian, especially those concerned about their faith being co-opted by extremist politics. Featuring respected Christian leaders, the documentary seeks to challenge the narrative of Christian nationalism from within the faith. Their voices are intended to persuade and empower viewers to reclaim a more inclusive vision of Christianity. Available to stream on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and Peacock. |
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