US Supreme Court rejects GOP election plans for North Carolina

In a victory for Democrats, the Supreme Court has turned away efforts from Republicans in North Carolina and Pennsylvania to block state court-ordered congressional districting plans.

In separate orders late Monday, the justices are allowing maps selected by each state's Supreme Court to be in effect for the 2022 elections. Those maps are more favorable to Democrats than the ones drawn by the states' legislatures.

In North Carolina, the map most likely will give Democrats an additional House seat in 2023.

The Pennsylvania map also probably will lead to the election of more Democrats, the Republicans say, as the two parties battle for control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the midterm elections in November.

[MrWhateverfits]

Gerrymandering needs to stop and they need to quit calling it "Redistricting" to get away with it.

[magnum]

Aiding the enemy used to be called Treason, now its called being a Republican.

[ThePoorBoy]

I live in Los Angeles, and they -- the Democrats, in this case -- just redistricted chunks of the city, including where I live in the Valley. Why isn't the Supreme Court doing something about it here?

[chronicbullets]

To be clear it's only ok when one side of the isle does it.

[frankthecat]

I’m beginning to think the only way forward is without a single Democrat.

[ygrittesnow]

This whole conversation is ridiculous. With the computers and electronics we have today there shouldn't even be maps to redistrict. One person one vote. How hard is that to accomplish? We already have established towns, cities, counties, states and the federal borders.

[mrs.noneyabuisness]

I'm a Latina who moved to NC 4 years ago. It's ridiculous here. No action or concern for minorities. Definitely making this state RED! Bring back Trump! Polls here in NC are starting to look red so I'm praying it stays that way!

[feeknews]

Democrat should stop take last coin from middle class and cut all tax on gasoline now

[your_being_led_by_your_nose]

People like things that work for them.

[calvinr.johnsonjr.]

Good. This should happen all over the U.S. end this political Gerrymandering bs. If republican voters truly cared about the one vote bit they would want gerrymandering ended too.

[a.n.tunderground]

We need to redraw North and South Carolinas borders into one state and call it plain ol Carolina

[joespice]

The installment of a new map by the North Carolina Supreme Court was hot partisan garbage. The legislatures first map was clearly not fair, but their second proposal made elections competitive and this new map does not.

[terminallyonline]

the 'conservative' supreme court

[michaelportone]

That's alright. There are other states for the GOP. The minority will always vote "stupid".

[newton]

This is great news. I think it is starting to show that Trump is now losing power.

[omax-syxp]

I often see the GOP court members rule the law no matter party interest but never see the Dem members be anything other than activists in robes. I think this sets a great example of how the Supreme Court should work.

[kelleymcfadden]

What If you were to die today, are you 100% sure that you would not go to hell? No one is guaranteed another day on this Earth. I'd like to share my best friend's story with anyone who will listen.

Precious Memories- By Sonya Lakey
We had no idea that the evening of September 24th, 2021, would be the last night our family would be complete. We laughed together, played games, sang, and enjoyed listening as our oldest son played the piano for us. I packed a lunch for him (which he usually did for himself) for the church hike he was going on the following day.

My mom, who was visiting from out of state, and I got up early with him on Saturday morning to hug him and see him off. He hugged me and smiled, never pulling away or rushing me. He got in the car, waved, said he'd see me later and he loved me. It was hard to watch my "new driver" heading out on his own.

As he pulled out of the gate, I turned to my mom and said, "It's just so hard letting go." Little did I know how much "letting go" I was really doing. That was the last time I saw our 16 year old son. He did not make it home that night.

That afternoon, a friend had tried to contact us, leaving a message on the phone to call back due to an emergency, but we really had no clue what was going on. And though we tried several times to return the call, we were not able to make a connection. As I helped prepare supper, an overwhelming feeling of deep concern for Ethan and dread filled my heart, and I quietly blinked back tears. I looked out the window, half expecting to see a police officer pulling in, but no.

However, within minutes, a police car DID pull in our driveway. In my heart, I feared the worst, but I went outside to speak with him. He confirmed who I and my husband (who followed me out) were, then hesitantly told us our son had fallen off a bluff and had succumbed to his injuries. Our hearts were crushed.... Still are.

Yet, in all of our brokenness, deep, continual grief and loneliness, we have such a blessed Hope and assurance that we will see our dear son again. You see, even as a young boy, Ethan realized some very important truths from God's Word.

He had sinned against a righteous, holy and just God. The Bible says:
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; ” (Romans 3:23)
“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” (Romans 5:12)

He understood that his sin separated him from God, and he deserved to spend eternity in Hell.
“It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” (Hebrews 10:31)
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)

He understood he could not pay the price for his sins.
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)

Ethan realized that, 'though he could not pay the price for his sins, the price had already been paid in full by the blood of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Jesus lived a perfectly sinless life. He had no fault of His own. But Jesus was crucified for our sins, and He took on Himself the sins of every person in the whole world. He was beaten, spit on, whipped, mocked, scourged, and nailed to the Cross of Calvary. He shed every drop of His righteous blood – because that was the only thing that could satisfy the just demands of a righteous God – so we could be made righteous in Him. He suffered all of that so Ethan – and you and I – would not have to spend eternity in the Lake of Fire, but so we could spend eternity in Heaven with HIM! THAT is a great LOVE.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)

Jesus did not stay on the cross, nor did He stay in the tomb where His body was buried. Three days later, Jesus arose triumphant over sin and death and the grave. Ethan believed this with his whole heart, asked Jesus to forgive his sins, and he put his faith in Jesus Christ ALONE to save him from sin and eternal death and to take him to Heaven someday.

“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” (John 10:28)

Because of this great salvation, Ethan lived his life serving Jesus and others. He worked hard to spread this Good News to the world. We know he is alive in Heaven with Jesus today, and we know we will see him again soon, not because he was a great kid, but because of his faith in the great Saviour!

What about you? What if you had fallen to your death that day? Would your family, though grieving, be able to rejoice in the knowledge that they would see you again in Heaven, or would you be burning in Hell today?

The Word of God is very clear that there is only One Way to Heaven. “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6)

Have YOU trusted Jesus as YOUR Saviour? Have you asked Jesus to forgive you so you can go to Heaven & not have to spend eternity in the Lake of Fire? Tomorrow may be too late. As Ethan pulled out of sight that morning, we had no idea we would never see him again in this life. None of us have the promise of tomorrow! Put your faith in Jesus alone – today!

“(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)” (2 Corinthians 6:2)

"Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away." James 4:14

" Thou shalt be missed- Tribute to Ethan Lakey"

[TheBrothergreen]

Why do districts exist at the federal level anyway? Wipe em out and elect them the same way we do for the senate.
Better yet, go to rank-choice voting and just allocate the state's voting power accordingly.