Gwen Frisbie-Fulton
Writer and organizer focused on race, class, gender, and Southern politics
Gwen Frisbie-Fulton is a writer and organizer dedicated to amplifying the voices of working-class people in rural communities across the state. With a deep commitment to racial justice and economic equality, Gwen leverages her expertise in storytelling and organizing to build multiracial power from the ground up. Her work is driven by a passion for challenging systemic inequities and advocating for the rights and dignity of the poor and working class in the rural South.
Gwen Frisbie-Fulton Stories
How do we find candidates who represent the working class?
This election shows that those who lead us should be the same people who make our society go. By Gwen Frisbie-Fulton I grew up tagging along behind my dad at construction sites. He would find a hard hat for me to wear, and it would wobble around on my too-small...
Donald Trump is Betting his Anti-Trans Culture War wins on Election Day
Former President Trump’s campaign is spending millions on ads that focus on anti-trans and drag messaging. By Gwen Frisbie-Fulton Voting has started in North Carolina and across the nation, and early reports say the lines are healthy and long. That’s exciting...
Leadership is not for someone else
Especially in the wake of the deadly hurricane, seeking political office shouldn’t be about an insider’s game or internet celebrity. By Gwen Frisbie-Fulton The last few days in North Carolina are a head-turning study in contrast. For weeks, we’ve had Mark...