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How N.C. workers are changing the narrative on climate 

by Gwen Frisbie-Fulton | May 13, 2024 | Environment, Gwen Frisbie-Fulton, Politics, Uncategorized

Local organizing, new investments mean a power shift By Gwen Frisbie-Fulton  In a small church on the outskirts of Smithfield on a Sunday afternoon, people are comparing light bills. One woman reports that her electrical costs could reach $700 in the summer when...
The stats that really matter in assessing K-12 education funding

The stats that really matter in assessing K-12 education funding

by Kris Nordstrom | May 9, 2024 | Education, Kris Nordstrom

North Carolina’s school funding ranks low in adequacy and equity, despite legislative focus on irrelevant state versus local sources.

Let’s engage in our communities, not just social media

by Gwen Frisbie-Fulton | Apr 2, 2024 | Gwen Frisbie-Fulton, Politics

There is real power in working with our neighbors.  By Gwen Frisbie-Fulton “Mom, have you seen the news?” my teenage son asks between mouthfuls of cereal at the breakfast table. He is reading an article about Ukraine. He then turns to another article, this one about...
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.

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