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Ask politicians: What are you doing for renters?

Ask politicians: What are you doing for renters?

by Gwen Frisbie-Fulton | Mar 7, 2024 | Affordability, Gwen Frisbie-Fulton, Housing, Local Organizing, Local Politics, North Carolina Community, Politics, U.S. Politics

North Carolina renters face rising costs, fees, and displacement, threatening community stability, while lawmakers continue to overlook tenant protections.

School vouchers are un-American

School vouchers are un-American

by Graig Meyer | Mar 4, 2024 | Education, Graig Meyer, North Carolina State Politics

North Carolina’s expanded private school vouchers divert funds from public schools, weakening bonds and democracy. This threatens the shared values public schools instill in our communities.

Lessons for the rural housing crisis from Western N.C.

Lessons for the rural housing crisis from Western N.C.

by Gwen Frisbie-Fulton | Mar 3, 2024 | Affordability, Appalachia, Gwen Frisbie-Fulton, Housing, Reclaiming Rural, Western North Carolina

In Watauga County, realtor Sarah Davis is fighting back against soaring housing costs and LLCs, organizing locals to protect homeownership.

A sixth-grader created the greatest “I voted” sticker I’ve ever seen

A sixth-grader created the greatest “I voted” sticker I’ve ever seen

by Jeremy Markovich | Feb 16, 2024 | Elections, Jeremy Markovich

A Wake County sixth-grader designed the new “I Voted” sticker featuring a unicorn, capturing attention and sparking excitement about voting.

Latinos push for change to reflect students’ diversity

Latinos push for change to reflect students’ diversity

by Beacon Media | Feb 14, 2024 | Claudia Rivera, Education

Without representation, Latino students in North Carolina may feel like no one is looking out for their interests.

From a New Park to City Hall in Rural N.C.

by Gwen Frisbie-Fulton | Feb 9, 2024 | Gwen Frisbie-Fulton, North Carolina, Politics, Reclaiming Rural

By Gwen Frisbie-Fulton Jason Dunkin lives out in the country on the same small plot of land he grew up on. When I met him at his house recently, the rain was beating down hard on the metal roof. He looked out the window toward the road.  “I remember my dad and my...
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