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Rouzer's half-truths are whole lies, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 05.30.24 Congressman David Rouzer is the poster boy for the proverb, “A half-truth is a whole lie.” In his latest...
Shelley Allen
Jun 1, 2024


Letter to the editor: Connect the dots, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 05.23.24 Overdevelopment in Brunswick County is a problem regularly called out in this forum. Many residents have...
Shelley Allen
May 31, 2024


Letter to the editor: You can't argue with facts, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 05.23.24 Republicans and Democrats disagree on a lot, but fair-minded Americans agree that President Biden’s...
Shelley Allen
May 31, 2024


Letter to the editor: At least we're not Alabama, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 05.16.24 Public education is the cornerstone of any thriving society, serving as the bedrock upon which future...
Shelley Allen
May 23, 2024


Trump makes America gag again, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 05.16.24 Just before porn star Stormy Daniels testified in Donald Trump’s hush money/election interference trial, Judge...
Shelley Allen
May 23, 2024


This is none of your business, Frank; Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 05.16.24 Once again, Rep. Frank Iler is inserting himself into a purely local issue. This time, Iler has introduced...
Shelley Allen
May 23, 2024


Well runs dry, State Port Pilot
State Port Pilot, 05.08.24 Approximately 15 years ago, I was happy and proud to be a member of the Brunswick County (BC) Planning Board....
Shelley Allen
May 18, 2024


Division or unity? Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 05.09.24 The alarming divisive rhetoric and damaging ideologies espoused by Mark Robinson compel me as a human being...
Shelley Allen
May 16, 2024


It's teacher appreciation week!
Meanwhile... So, let's vote for Democrats who will advocate for our public schools... Janis Simmons for Brunswick County Board of...
Shelley Allen
May 8, 2024


Letter to the editor: Biden defends Israel, Trump attacks American Jews
Brunswick Beacon, 04.25.24 Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel was defeated by an unprecedented international coalition, spearheaded by...
Shelley Allen
May 7, 2024


Agreeing on Trump, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 04.25.24 In his April 11 letter, Mike Dies tried, without quoting him, to defend Trump’s comment that, if he doesn’t...
Shelley Allen
May 7, 2024


Letter to the editor: Trump did this... Biden will fix it, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 04.18.24 Donald Trump’s abortion position has “evolved.” Mulling a presidential run in 1999 Trump said, “I’m very...
Shelley Allen
Apr 26, 2024


Letter to the editor: Job one - Rebuilding America's middle class, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 04.18.24 In the 28th month of robust job growth, the March data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that our...
Shelley Allen
Apr 26, 2024


Letter to the editor: Trump Yoda is not, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 04.18.24 Emboldened by his ability to convince 39% of Republicans to support political violence, Trump is auditioning a...
Shelley Allen
Apr 25, 2024


A message from our candidate for NC Treasurer, Dr. Wesley Harris
From NC House Representative Wesley Harris, who is running to be our next state treasurer: The Office of the State Controller just...
Shelley Allen
Apr 24, 2024


Trust Jefferson and Madison, not Robinson, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 04.11.24 Mark Robinson, Republicans’ radical nominee for governor, wants to ban abortion without exception for rape or...
Shelley Allen
Apr 17, 2024


The worst sort of "bully" pulpit, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 04.11.24 President Theodore Roosevelt referred to the office of the presidency as a “bully pulpit.” By this, he meant a...
Shelley Allen
Apr 17, 2024


Letter to the editor: Policeman's family blames Trump for officer's death, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 04.11.24 Larry Hershoff’s April 4 letter called Linda Baker’s March 28 missive an example of “idiotic and twisted...
Shelley Allen
Apr 17, 2024


Meet our terrific Council of State candidates
Left to right: Natasha Marcus, Commissioner of Insurance Braxton Winston, Commissioner of Labor Maurice ("Mo") Green, Superintendent of...
Shelley Allen
Apr 11, 2024


Shrinking GOP cannot govern, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 04.04.24 Republicans had a disappointing 2022, eking out a narrow House majority, while Democrats added a Senate seat....
Shelley Allen
Apr 10, 2024
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