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James Lee: Veterans deserve better than Medicaid cuts

James Lee: Veterans deserve better than Medicaid cuts

by Beacon Media | Aug 26, 2025 | Healthcare, Military, North Carolina, U.S. Politics

U.S. Air Force veteran James Lee reflects on his service and the thousands of veterans in North Carolina who are now facing the loss of Medicaid coverage.

Sam Grote: CNBC is wrong. North Carolina is not the No. 1 state for business

Sam Grote: CNBC is wrong. North Carolina is not the No. 1 state for business

by Beacon Media | Aug 22, 2025 | Business, News Media, North Carolina

Sam Grote asks why North Carolina politicians from both parties cater to a ranking built on political ideology instead of real results for our state’s businesses and residents?

Opinion: experience taught me to prepare for climate disasters

Opinion: experience taught me to prepare for climate disasters

by Beacon Media | Aug 8, 2025 | Environment, Hurricanes, NCLCV, North Carolina

The author writes about her experience with the N.C. League of Conservation Voters Foundation and the events that led her to urge others to prepare.

Opinion: High Duke Energy bills and rate hikes force difficult choices

Opinion: High Duke Energy bills and rate hikes force difficult choices

by Beacon Media | Jul 23, 2025 | Climate crisis, Coastal North Carolina, NCLCV

Anita Yates, a retiree living in Mt. Airy, N.C., argues that Duke Energy’s plans cost people like her too much every month.

Crystal Barnes: N.C. does not need massive, expensive Duke Energy pipelines

Crystal Barnes: N.C. does not need massive, expensive Duke Energy pipelines

by Beacon Media | Jul 2, 2025 | Affordability, Climate crisis, Environment, Local Organizing, Local Politics, North Carolina Community, North Carolina State Politics, Reclaiming Rural

The writer raises concerns about a proposed pipeline planned for central North Carolina, particularly high costs passed onto ratepayers. 

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