by Beacon Media | Mar 11, 2025 | Politics, Public Health, U.S. Politics
Republicans in Congress want to gut Medicaid, denying life-saving health care for regular families to cut taxes for billionaires.
by Beacon Media | Feb 25, 2025 | Business, North Carolina, Reclaiming Rural, U.S. Politics
Tax breaks for corporations and the ultra-rich hurt working people, Michael Chameides of the Rural Democracy Initiative argues.
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.
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.
by Beacon Media | Nov 25, 2024 | Appalachia, Business, Climate Crisis, Environment, Hurricane Helene, Hurricanes, Local Organizing, Local Politics, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, North Carolina State Politics, Public Health, Reclaiming Rural, Western North Carolina
Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers calls on lawmakers in Raleigh to deliver for hurricane victims By Zeb Smathers From the moment Hurricane Helene unleashed its fury on North Carolina, we’ve witnessed the best of humanity. Neighbors of all beliefs, political parties,...