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Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: It’s been time for Southern unions

by Gwen Frisbie-Fulton | Feb 9, 2025 | Cost of living, Gwen Frisbie-Fulton, Local Organizing, North Carolina Community, Politics, Reclaiming Rural

Amazon worker’s efforts in Garner, N.C., will help workers across the entire state and South.

Jacob Brooks: Mark Robinson has something to teach all of us

by Beacon Media | Feb 3, 2025 | Elections, Local Politics, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, North Carolina State Politics, Politics, Reclaiming Rural

As former N.C. Lt Gov. Mark Robinson exits public life, Jacob Brooks reflects on the scandal-plagued former politician.

The unheralded heroes of Hurricane Helene

by Dalton George | Jan 21, 2025 | Climate crisis, Dalton George, Environment, Hurricane Helene, Hurricanes, Local Organizing, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, Reclaiming Rural, Western North Carolina

First responders deserve praise for their efforts, but what about others who have made it possible to recover?

Dan Crawford: North Carolina needs bold leadership for the environment

by Beacon Media | Dec 30, 2024 | Climate crisis, Elections, Environment, Hurricane Helene, Hurricanes, Local Organizing, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, North Carolina State Politics, Politics

N.C. Gov.-elect Josh Stein has shown leadership on environmental issues. He should continue.

Oh, (Sigh) Christmas Tree

Oh, (Sigh) Christmas Tree

by Stevie Brooks | Dec 23, 2024 | Agriculture, Appalachia, Business, Elections, Hurricane Helene, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, Politics, Reclaiming Rural, Stevie Brooks, U.S. Politics, Western North Carolina

Christmas tree farm politics is a real thing in Western North Carolina this holiday season. It shouldn’t be.

A government official encounters disinformation after Helene 

by Dalton George | Dec 9, 2024 | Appalachia, Climate crisis, Dalton George, Environment, Hurricane Helene, Hurricanes, Local Organizing, Local Politics, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, Politics, Reclaiming Rural, Western North Carolina

A Town Council member fights for people — and the truth.

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