As a consumer, you have power, and the responsibility to use that power wisely. Find such outlets and share with your friends, starting with this one:

Benevolence Farm was built on the premise of mercy and sincere belief in second chances. Our program provides a transitional employment and living program for women leaving North Carolina prisons. We recognize that change must come from within, but can be cultivated and inspired through a supportive, natural environment. Our goal is to give our participants the time and space — figuratively and literally — to make real, lasting changes. Our residents develop skills in sustainable farming, small business practices, food preparation and presentation in an environment that fosters improved physical, spiritual and financial health. Residents actively contribute to the well-being of the farm, staking a claim in the program’s — and more importantly their own — success.

Everybody deserves a second chance, and formerly incarcerated women have multiple barriers to overcome. These products are innovative and organically produced by some great women, so spread the word.

New NC budget proposal will also include $100 million in recurring funds for a new state-funded teacher salary supplement focused on low-wealth counties "to help them compete with big, wealthy counties when recruiting teachers." #nced #ncpol #ncga

— Keung Hui (@nckhui) November 15, 2021

This is needed very much. The rich county vs. poor county issue has gotten worse every year.

Property taxes, water & sewer rates, downtown revitalization, planning & zoning, police and fire departments, affordable housing, all of these things and more are determined by your local elected officials. And your vote in these elections carries more weight than in any other elections, especially since turnout is historically low. Just do it. In and out with the quickness, no lines or very short ones (see turnout). I'm going right now to vote, and then work the polls, as long as my energy holds up...

@nytimes “You don’t have to live near Chemours or DuPont or 3M to have exposure to these things. It is in the water. It is in our food. It’s in our homes and in our house dust. And depending where you live, it may be in our air.” #PFAS #ncpolhttps://t.co/4p9qQQKrxZ

— ProgressNC (@Progress_NC) October 25, 2021

We're going to do things a little different this time, featuring people and orgs doing good stuff. ProgressNC is one of them, and here are more:

So Kidwell and Clampitt are members of a paramilitary group that tried to violently overthrow the US government, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is an unapologetic antisemitic homophobe, and Sen. Berger is a staunch defender of child marriage. That is indeed a big tent. #ncpol #ncga https://t.co/x4gitITMxL

— Terence J. Everitt (@TerenceEveritt) October 11, 2021

HRC was spot on with her "Deplorables" comment, even if it hurt their wittle feewings...