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 C.J. Brinson | Jan 27, 2025 | Black Community, Faith, Feminism, Latino Community, LGBTQ+, Migration, Politics, Rev. C.J. Brinson, U.S. Politics
Pastor C.J. Brinson takes on how President Donald Trump and his supporters have used religion in the president’s first days in office.
by Stevie Brooks | Jan 13, 2025 | Agriculture, Business, Elections, Faith, Hurricane Helene, Politics, Reclaiming Rural, Stevie Brooks, U.S. Politics
Writer and organizer Stevie Brooks says remembering President Carter’s legacy should prompt some religious reflection in North Carolina.
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 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.
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.