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It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of one of our beloved, long-time party members, Linda Rudick. She died peacefully in the company of her family in Connecticut on September 7th. Linda was a dedicated, inspirational, and vital member of our party, serving many roles over the years with both BCDP and the Brunswick County Democratic Women. Her welcoming smile, loyal presence, and commitment to our party’s ideals and efforts will be greatly missed. In Sunset Beach

First published in the Brunswick Beacon, 09.17.2026 “Whoever knowingly and willfully obstructs or retards the passage of the mail, or any carrier or conveyance carrying the mail, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.” Federal law is clear: steal the mail — go to jail. But what if the mail thief is Donald Trump? On March 31, Trump issued an Executive Order restricting your ability to vote by mail. “Mail-in ballots are inherently corru

We, the candidates running in Brunswick County for federal, state and local offices, adamantly oppose using tolls to pay for a new bridge across the Cape Fear River. Over the 50-year lifespan of the existing bridge, our residents and bridge users have dutifully and faithfully paid their gas taxes – currently 41 cents/gallon – to provide funding for the construction and maintenance of such vital arteries as the current and new bridge. The importance of a new bridge is of s

First published in the Brunswick Beacon, 09.08.26 As a retired local government administrator with more than 30 years of experience in four states, I strongly urge North Carolina voters to VOTE NO on the proposed constitutional amendment limiting property tax increases. This proposal is being sold as taxpayer protection. But voters must ask themselves: What happens when local governments can no longer afford to provide the services their citizens expect and need? The General

First published in the Brunswick Beacon, 09.10.26 61% of Americans think Trump is erratic. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu bragged about manipulating Trump, Letterwho blew up on-going negotiations and attacked Iran twice within nine months. Netanyahu told Trump Iranians would overthrow their own government. C.I.A. director Ratcliffe called that “farcical.” Gen. Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, called it typical of Israel — “They oversell, and their plans are not always w

First published in the Brunswick Beacon, 09.10.26 Trump says he never looks a gift horse in the mouth. Perhaps that’s why he gets them. When Trump slammed Belgium’s diamond merchants with tariffs, they became oddly fond of him. They gifted Trump a $35,000 “watch-sized” 18-karat gold ring bejeweled with 321 diamonds, 56 sapphires, 13 emeralds and six rubies. They denied any connection between that and Trump’s decision to eliminate their tariffs. When Trump hammered Swiss busin

First published in the Brunswick Beacon, 09.03.26 As Brunswick County Schools begin another year, I am forced to consider how we go forward in such unsure times. The next chapter should not be about change for the sake of change, it should be about building on our successes and refusing to accept the challenges we know we can solve. That starts with our teachers. Great schools depend on great educators, and we must make recruiting, supporting and retaining excellent teachers

First published in the Brunswick Beacon, 09.03.26 Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody Analytics, calculated that Trump’s Iran War has already cost American households $1,100 in increased gas prices, interest rates and military expenditures. It’s cost NC families more, Zandi said, because people living in southeastern states drive longer distances. Lower income families are hardest hit. With no end to the war in sight, your costs just keep piling up. Trump pulled the trigger

First published in the Brunswick Beacon, 09.03.26 In 1980, Oman signed a military cooperation agreement with the U.S. In 2025, Trump thanked Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi for hosting negotiations with Iran. Talks ended abruptly when Israel bombed Iran and Trump joined Israel’s attack. In 2026, Oman hosted new negotiations that collapsed after Israel and the U.S. again bombed Iran. Badr Albusaidi said negotiations were on the “verge of a real deal,” adding, “It was a s

Brunswick County Democratic Party volunteers are the BEST! Many thanks to all who attended our “Get Out the Vote for Democrats” Party this past Thursday in Bolivia. Our headquarters was a packed beehive of activity as 115 volunteers stuffed over 2,500 literature bags for canvassing; addressed and stamped close to 2,000 postcards for our General Assembly, County Commission, and School Board candidates; and assembled oodles of yard signs for several candidates. What an amazing

NCDP Press Release New Polling Shows NC-07 Congressional Race in Dead Heat; Dr. Kimberly Hardy Surges Against Incumbent Raleigh, NC — The momentum in North Carolina’s Congressional NC-07 race has shifted decisively, as new data from Public Policy Polling reveals that challenger Dr. Kimberly Hardy is within six points of incumbent David Rouzer. This surge signals the most significant electoral challenge Rouzer has faced since his initial election in 2014 here is a growing vo

You would think politicians and the public could unite around the simple premise that everyone should have access to abundant supplies of clean, safe water. But the record shows years of poor regulatory oversight, bad technology and political stagnation have exposed the Cape Fear region and Brunswick County in particular to unacceptable levels of chemical pollution in the very water we use each day. The culprit is PFAS, or “per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,” a large group

First published in the Brunswick Beacon, 08.27.26 We all know what happens when corporate money dominates politics: utilities write their own regulatory carve-outs, healthcare giants shape Medicaid rules, industries pollute our waters with no consequences, and developers steer growth policy while your pleas for help fall on deaf ears. Big money opens doors in Brunswick County as well as in Washington, D.C. Once again, Brunswick County is the fastest growing county in NC and a

First published in the Brunswick Beacon, 08.27.26 In Asheville, on Aug. 15, 2024, Trump pledged “maximum affordability” and promised to “target everything from car affordability to housing affordability.” But Goldman Sachs and Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Trump’s tariffs and his Iran War drove inflation higher than it was when Biden left. 61% of Americans blame Trump’s decisions for making inflation worse. Trump’s approval rating on inflation is just 22% — worse than Biden ev

First published in the Brunswick Beacon, 08.27.26 In 2024, the Supreme Court’s six Republican appointees, including three appointed by Trump, overturned 235 years of tradition by declaring presidents above the law for official acts. Still, even this Republican-packed court refused to excuse Trump’s sexual abuse of E. Jean Carroll. In a disturbingly familiar echo of Trump’s refusal to take Carroll’s “NO” for an answer, the Court, for a second time, was forced to reject Trump’s

Way to go, Tim! You make us proud. Tim is Secretary of the BCDP African American Caucus. He is a former member of the Brunswick County Board of Elections and was the Workforce Development Director for Brunswick Community College for 15 years. He currently serves in the North Carolina National Guard and is the definition of a public servant in our county.

First published in the Brunswick Beacon, 08.24.26 That’s how Sarah Palin described the cognitive dissonance conservatives experienced when the 2016 Republican nomination went to a serial adulterer who bankrupted four casinos. Lindsey Graham refused to support Trump, saying, “He doesn’t represent my party” and wasn’t “a reliable Republican conservative.” Trump not only represents the GOP — he defines it. Disobey him and you’re out, as senators Tillis, Cassidy and Cornyn learne

First published in the Brunswick Beacon, 08.24.26 Asked in March when the war would end, Trump said, “Any time I want it to end, it will end.” At the time, he meant it would end soon. He’s not saying that anymore. Navy ships usually make a port-of-call every 30-45 days. U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln hasn’t made one for over 250 days — the longest continuous, non-stop deployment in U.S. history. Families of Lincoln crewmembers say their loved ones complain of food shor

First published in the Brunswick Beacon, 08.24.26 The Iran War rages, gas is over $4/gallon and three-quarters of Americans think Trump is ignoring their problems to focus on vanity projects — he’s been seen personally gluing gilded ornaments to the Oval Office wall. Take his reflecting pool obsession. Trump promised to fix it for $1.5 million, then awarded contracts exceeding $16 million to a campaign donor and his pool guy. Trump’s Interior Department said they were “no-bid

First published in the Brunswick Beacon, 08.13.26 With 18 Americans dead, 624 wounded and gas over $4 a gallon, CBS News polls found 69% of Americans think Trump’s Iran War wasn’t worth it. Even more — 92% — want Trump to end it ASAP. Trump wishes he could: CNN cataloged 38 times Trump has declared the war over. The Iran War Cost Tracker says Trump has spent $113 billion on his war of choice. He’s burning through America’s munitions — inside sources say “virtually all” of two