North Carolina has the responsibility to protect its residents when politicians in Washington fail to do so, especially when it is regarding something as basic as food. SNAP isn’t optional; families can't wait it out. With the instability in Washington right now, and the uncertain future of SNAP, the state has to start treating food access like a core emergency service, not something entirely dependent on federal stability.

Abigail Spanberger (D) is decisively elected Governor of Virginia, carrying key votes from the Latino electorate. This article analyses the reasons for this change and the impact it may have on future elections.

Earlier this month, intense political gridlock between the Trump administration and Democratic senators led to delayed action in getting food into the hands of vulnerable Americans who depend on SNAP assistance. Political leaders and average citizens alike were angered by the fact that the lives of seniors, low-income parents, the disabled, retired veterans, and more have been turned into a partisan issue. Although the government shutdown has now allowed for SNAP funding to resume, new eligibility restrictions will cause millions to lose access to the program.