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Kimberly Jones: Educators lost their ‘Leandro’ rallying cry — now we rally around purpose

by Kimberly Jones | Aug 26, 2026 | Beacon Voices, Education, Kimberly Jones

The court case that North Carolina educators had long been hopeful would prod a reluctant General Assembly to produce a better public education system was dismissed this year by North Carolina’s top court. Those who care about North Carolina’s public schools need a...

Kimberly Jones: North Carolina lawmakers and the N.C. Supreme Court turn their backs on our future

by Kimberly Jones | May 2, 2026 | Education

The N.C. Supreme Court has shut the door on the Leandro lawsuit, ignoring its obligation to our Constitution. Our communities are the only ones left to stand up for our future. Photo by Elijah Mears on Unsplash By Kimberly Jones Beacon Media It was 22...

Dalton George: How the Hellbender unites North Carolina’s mountains

by Dalton George | Feb 17, 2025 | Appalachia, Climate crisis, Dalton George, Environment, Hurricane Helene, Hurricanes, Local Organizing, Politics, Reclaiming Rural, U.S. Politics, Western North Carolina

This salamander and the federal Act that protects it shows how government can protect the things we all love.

Kimberly Jones: Educators lost their ‘Leandro’ rallying cry — now we rally around purpose

Kimberly Jones: North Carolina lawmakers and the N.C. Supreme Court turn their backs on our future

Dalton George: How the Hellbender unites North Carolina’s mountains

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