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First published in the Brunswick Beacon , 11.27.25 When I read that masked ICE troopers rappelled from helicopters onto a Chicago apartment house at 1 a.m., I couldn’t believe it was happening in America. A resident said he hid a mother and her 7-year-old daughter after seeing armed troopers zip-tie nearly naked kids and separate them from their parents. “I didn’t want them to take her,” he said. Anne Frank was a 13-year-old German-born Jew. She was hidden from the Nazis by

First published in the Brunswick Beacon , 11.27.25 Trump has used every dodge he could think of to escape accountability for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll. He might soon run out of dodges. On Sept. 8, an appeals court upheld the jury decision ordering Trump to pay Carroll $83 million for calling her a liar when she said he raped her. In June, the same appeals court upheld the jury’s underlying finding that Trump sexually assaulted Carroll. When Trump denied raping Carroll,

First published in the Brunswick Beacon , 11.20.25 The White House belongs to the American people. That’s why it’s called “The People’s House.” In his 1981 Christmas Address, President Reagan said, “This fine, old home — the people’s house — has seen so much, been so much a part of all our lives and history.” First Lady Nancy Reagan said, “The White House belongs to all Americans. It’s supposed to be something we’re proud of.” When Trump unveiled plans for his virtual copy of

First published in the Brunswick Beacon , 11.20.25 As a teenager, I drove a Corvair, made infamous by Ralph Nader’s book, “Unsafe at Any Speed.” Gas cost 36 cents/gallon. After 1973’s Arab-Israeli War, Arab countries embargoed oil, quadrupling its price. That caused gas rationing, stagnant growth, inflation and unemployment: the nightmare scenario called “stagflation,” which is even harder to fix than a recession. Thanks to Trump, stagflation is back. Inflation has soared 25%

“The Mar-a-Lago face” – described uncharitably by The Hollywood Reporter  as a “dolled-up Fox News anchorwoman look” – has been a thing among GOP headliners for the past year. But since last month’s Election Day, when Democrats rode to victories in key contests across the U.S., Republicans are wearing a new face: 😱 Heading into the critically important mid-term elections next November, voters can rest assured that races at all levels will be a referendum on the MAGA-based Re

Resources to combat abusive policies and  empower our immigrant neighbors: Siembra NC Defense Hotline : 336-543-0353 Siembra Ojo Obrero Hotline : 888-622-4616 Community Safety and Know-Your-Rights Resources Know Your Rights If You Encounter ICE:  English  and  Español Know Your Rights: Immigration We Have Rights: Videos to Prepare for ICE   (available in eight languages) Know Your Rights When Confronted by ICE (flyer, available in Spanish) Resources for Immigrant Communities

Wow, Wow, Wow! We asked people to donate to our Thanksgiving Food Drive, and the response was overwhelming — in the best possible way. THANK YOU to everyone who donated and to our Good Works Team and other volunteers who helped sort and deliver the thousands of contributions we received. And, a special shout-out to our precinct leaders, who gathered donations in their communities and brought them to our HQ. We collected a total of 3,887 pounds of food and related items at our

First published in the Brunswick Beacon , 11.13.25 Trump’s Bonanza for Billionaires Bill stripped healthcare tax credits from millions of Americans to give the richest 1% a $1 trillion tax cut. Republicans caused the longest shutdown in history when they voted down Democrats’ bill to keep government open and preserve healthcare credits. Americans blame Republicans because Republicans control the entire government. On Oct. 30, Trump agreed, asking, “why did the powerful Republ

JOINT STATEMENT: SHELLEY ALLEN, CHAIR, BRUNSWICK COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY JILL HOPMAN, CHAIR, NEW HANOVER COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY November 11, 2025 CONTACT: Arthur Hill Rep. David Rouzer (NC Seventh Congressional District) is scheduled to attend a “WATERS Summit” in Wilmington on Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. to review the impact of coastal flooding on agriculture in the Cape Fear region. The summit will take place in Daniels Hall at Cape Fear Community College but is not open

First published in the Brunswick Beacon , 11.06.25 I’m a Brunswick County resident, Air Force veteran, and father of five — my youngest a freshman at North Brunswick High School. My family moved here in 2019 after my military retirement, seeking a better life for our kids. We love this community, which is why I’m deeply concerned about the direction our BCS Board of Education is taking. On Oct. 7, the board proposed sweeping changes to Policy 3100: Curriculum Development—chan

First published in the Brunswick Beacon , 11.06.25 Thanks to the current occupant of the White House, we have a paved-over Rose Garden, a tacky, gold-infested Oval Office and a demolished East Wing. Note: The East Wing was leveled after Trump vowed this about his ballroom: “It won’t interfere with the current building. It’ll be near it but not touching it. And pays total respect to the existing building, which I’m the biggest fan of. It’s my favorite.” We also apparently have

First published in the Brunswick Beacon , 11.06.25 Add LEGO to “things Trump made worse” with what the Wall Street Journal called “The Dumbest Trade War in History.” Because Trump eliminated the “de minimis” exemption, LEGO ended its Pick-a-Brick program for American customers. “De minimis” means “too small to bother with.” The policy sensibly exempted low-cost items from import fees, saving the administrative cost of clearing and taxing small purchases made primarily by lowe

First published in the Brunswick Beacon , 11.06.25 I just read Representative Frank Iler’s column in the Oct. 30 Beacon and I am appalled that he stated, “I encourage all my friends and colleagues to have personal protection such as pepper spray or more lethal means.” It is very disturbing to me that he received threats of violence in response to the Republican redistricting. I do not agree with the Republican changes in voting districts to disenfranchise certain voters merel

First published in the Brunswick Beacon , 11.06.25 Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is living proof that even a stopped clock is right twice a day. Greene sounded the alarm on two Republican fiascos: shutting down the government and sending healthcare prices through the roof. Greene and Democrats urged Republicans to extend existing tax credits for 50 million Americans who have healthcare thanks to the Affordable Care Act. Greene explained, “when the tax credits expire this year

As the wrap-up story  in this issue of our newsletter reports, we ran a positive, peaceful and record-setting protest on October 18 against Donald Trump and his autocratic vision for the U.S. Now, the question is, “What’s next?” Until November 4, BCDP will focus on the municipal elections, when 113 of our fellow citizens will be running to fill spots on the governing bodies of Brunswick County’s 19 cities and towns. But after these elections are decided, attention will pivot

From the North Carolina Democratic Party: Folks, the Republicans in the NCGA have officially passed the rigged maps to secure Donald Trump a congressional seat in 2026. An 11–3 map in a 50–50 state is political theft, plain and simple. HOW WE GOT HERE: In 2023, the Republican-majority North Carolina Supreme Court ruled that partisan gerrymandering is once again legal. Republicans immediately went to work to take our evenly-split, 7-Democrat 7-Republican maps and distort them

Several recent interest meetings at BCDP headquarters about the North Carolina Democratic Party's African American Caucus (AAC) have resulted in the formation of a Brunswick County Chapter of the AAC! Carlette Grissett, AAC–NCDP 7th Congressional District Representative, facilitated the process.  We congratulate those elected to serve on the new chapter’s Executive Board: President: Susan Waleed 1st Vice President: Bernest Hewett 2nd Vice President: Joe Bryant Secretary: Tim

First published in the Brunswick Beacon , 10.23.25 On Sept. 19, Rev. David Black, wearing his minister’s collar, prayed with his arms raised to heaven at an ICE facility in Chicago. “I invited them to repent,” Black said. An ICE agent shot Black in the head with a pepper ball. Video of the shooting went viral. At 1 a.m. on Sept. 30, armed federal agents rappelled from Black Hawk helicopters onto a Chicago apartment building. They stormed through the building, kicked down door

First published in the Brunswick Beacon , 10.23.25 In the Oct. 16 Beacon, I read Cliff Fowler’s letter endorsing Katie Bordeaux for Sunset Beach Town Council. “Even faced with termination,” Fowler wrote, “her integrity prevailed.” Curious, I googled, “Katie Bordeaux termination” and found a July 29, 2021 article in The County Compass which read: “At 10pm on Thursday, July 22, the governing board of the Eastern Carolina Council (ECC) voted unanimously to “immediately dismiss”