by Gwen Frisbie-Fulton | Oct 29, 2024 | Elections, Gwen Frisbie-Fulton, LGBTQ+, U.S. Politics
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...
by Beacon Media | Oct 24, 2024 | Climate crisis, Education, Elections, Environment, Hurricane Helene, Hurricanes, Local Organizing, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, North Carolina State Politics
By Lili Jones, Sam Ogburn and Lydia Pate When we said “climate change is real,” this is what we meant. When we said that inaction would cost us, this is what we were afraid of. When we were told to calm down, to compromise, to be patient, we grew frustrated. We were...
by Gwen Frisbie-Fulton | Sep 30, 2024 | Elections, Environment, Gwen Frisbie-Fulton, Hurricane Helene, Hurricanes, Local Organizing, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, North Carolina State Politics, Politics, Reclaiming Rural, U.S. Politics, Western North Carolina
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...
by Beacon Media | Jun 4, 2024 | Education, Elections, Local Organizing, Local Politics, North Carolina, North Carolina State Politics, Politics, Uncategorized
Veteran campaign finance expert says political donations are driving school privatization By Bob Hall NC Newsline Despite strong opposition, the North Carolina Senate voted this month to boost enrollment in privately run K-12 schools by doubling state...
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...