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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. 

Preston Blakely: Political assassinations in Minnesota call for a reminder of our shared humanity

Preston Blakely: Political assassinations in Minnesota call for a reminder of our shared humanity

by Preston Blakely | Jun 26, 2025 | Local Politics, North Carolina Community, North Carolina State Politics, Politics, Preston Blakely, U.S. Politics

A small town North Carolina mayor reflects on the recent violence and how we can change the tide of growing violence and intimidation against our leaders.

Dalton George: Psst, elected officials — get out there and talk to people

Dalton George: Psst, elected officials — get out there and talk to people

by Dalton George | May 28, 2025 | Dalton George, Local Organizing, Local Politics, North Carolina Community, Reclaiming Rural

The Boone Town Council member says that talking to people in real life is a simple, important way to restore faith in government and democracy.

Billy Corriher: N.C. can’t let sore loser candidates undermine our democracy

Billy Corriher: N.C. can’t let sore loser candidates undermine our democracy

by Beacon Media | May 28, 2025 | Elections, Local Politics, North Carolina State Politics, Politics

The N.C. courts expert writes about the threats to democracy after the recent state Supreme Court race between Justice Allison Riggs and Judge Jefferson Griffin.

Ernestine Ledbetter: Duke Energy’s costly plans don’t help bills or the environment 

Ernestine Ledbetter: Duke Energy’s costly plans don’t help bills or the environment 

by Beacon Media | May 20, 2025 | Affordability, Climate crisis, Environment, Local Organizing, Local Politics, North Carolina Community, Reclaiming Rural, U.S. Politics

The 74-year-old retiree wants Duke Energy to stop raising her bills and endangering the planet. 

Denzel Burnside: Housing in N.C. is a roadblock to the American Dream

Denzel Burnside: Housing in N.C. is a roadblock to the American Dream

by Beacon Media | May 14, 2025 | Affordability, Housing, Local Organizing, Local Politics, North Carolina Community

There are several proposals that would help emerging in the North Carolina General Assembly this year.

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