Our Digital Messages This Week 👇

The Big Ugly Bill ❌

Donald Trump and House Republicans just passed The Big UGLY Bill — and yep, it’s exactly what it sounds like.

This bill rips health care from 17 million Americans, slashes food assistance, kills jobs, and blows up the deficit — all to hand billionaires another massive tax break. It’s cruel, reckless, and a complete betrayal of the very people Republicans were elected to serve.

Here in North Carolina, MAGA loyalists like Ted Budd and Virginia Foxx signed off on this disaster — throwing working families under the bus to please Trump and their mega-donor pals.

Here’s the cold, hard truth for North Carolina:

• 651,982 of our neighbors are at risk of losing Medicaid — the largest Medicaid cut in U.S. history.

• Energy bills will spike by 18%, just as families are already struggling to get by.

• Thousands will lose food assistance, forcing more children and families to go hungry.

• While working families suffer, this bill adds $3.25 trillion to the national deficit

This isn’t just bad policy. It’s a reverse Robin Hood scheme — stealing from the rest of us to reward the ultra-rich. We deserve better. North Carolinians deserve better. We deserve leaders who protect health care, support working families, and fight for us — not just for the wealthy few.

Democrats are mobilizing to fight back. We’re holding every Republican who backed this bill accountable — starting in 2026. And we won’t stop until working families come first again.

Bye Bye, Thom 👋

Senator Thom Tillis is packing it up and calling it a career—but let’s not rewrite history on his way out. Sure, he voted no on the Big Ugly Bill, but let’s be real: he only found his backbone after Donald Trump promised to back a new MAGA loyalist to replace him in 2026. Now, as he runs for the exit, some are trying to frame it as the noble farewell of a “principled moderate”.

Let’s set the record straight.

This is the same guy who bragged about blocking Medicaid expansion as NC House Speaker, then had protesters arrested for demanding basic healthcare. The guy who gerrymandered our state into a pretzel, lined his pockets with Big Pharma money, and called the fall of Roe “historic and monumental.”

Ten years in the U.S. Senate—not one in-person town hall. He didn’t show up for us then. He’s not showing up now.

So no, Thom Tillis isn’t some hero taking a final bow—he’s skipping town because the going got tough. Leaving the door wide open for another Trump crony to take his place. In 2026, we’re not just flipping a Senate seat.

We’re cleaning up a decade of damage.

Independence Day 🇺🇸

This Independence Day, we celebrate the promise of America—not just the one written in 1776, but the one we build every single day.

We celebrate freedom, justice, and the belief that government should work for all its people. America is the brave who speak out. The communities who organize. The voters who show up. The people who refuse to let hate drown out hope.

This Independence Day, we wave the flag not just in celebration—but in defiance. Because real patriotism means holding our country to its highest ideals—and fighting like hell when it falls short.

We are the people. This is our country. Happy Birthday, America.

Disability Pride Month ♿

July is Disability Pride Month—a time to celebrate the strength, diversity, and resilience of people with disabilities.

It’s a reminder that disability is not something to hide or fix—it’s something to honor. From visible to invisible, physical to cognitive, the disability community includes millions of Americans whose voices, experiences, and contributions deserve recognition and respect.

So this month, we lift up our neighbors, friends, and family members with pride in who they are. We listen. We advocate. We keep pushing for a North Carolina that’s more accessible, more inclusive, and more just—for everyone.

That’s a wrap for this week’s messaging! We encourage you to take the content from this week’s package and share it across your socials. Remember, your digital voice has the power to start a movement!

See y’all on the internet!

—NCDP Digital

Stories To Boost:

The Charlotte Observer: Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ passes. How NC lawmakers explained their votes

Sample Social Post:

Next time your at the ballot box remember this: Every NC House Republican voted to rip away healthcare, raise your energy bill, and gut food aid for families — just to hand Trump a win and billionaires another tax break. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article309946845.html

Upcoming:

July 12: Women of Color Leadership Forum
Hosted by Dr. Kimberly Hardy, this special event celebrates and uplifts women of color leaders in North Carolina. We’ll be joined by special guest speaker April Ryan!

July 26th: Unity Dinner – Join the North Carolina Democrats, Governor Roy Cooper, and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker inRaleigh for our annual Unity Dinner! Let’s unite, let’s celebrate, and let’s move forward together. Tickets are going fast, grab yours today!

Rural Tour – The North Carolina Democratic Party is on TOUR! Hosted by NCDP Chair Anderson Clayton, the Rural Tour brings statewide Democratic candidates and elected officials to every stop to allow folks across our state to meet and discuss issues directly with the Party! Don’t miss this opportunity to engage directly with these Democratic leaders and special guests. Click here to find a location near you!