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Letter to the editor: Trump's pregnancy police, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 05.23.24 Ronald Reagan wouldn’t recognize today’s GOP. Reagan said, “Illegal immigrants in considerable numbers 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


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


Letter to the editor: The undermining of public schools in North Carolina, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 05.09.24 One of the most important investments that we as taxpayers make is funding our public school system. Education...
Shelley Allen
May 16, 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


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 25, 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


Trump grifts the USA, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 04.04.24 How did you spend Holy Week? Observant Christians spent Holy Thursday humbly serving others, Good Friday...
Shelley Allen
Apr 9, 2024


From our candidate for NC Commissioner of Insurance, Natasha Marcus
A message from Natasha Marcus, Democratic candidate for NC Commissioner of Insurance: In a recent wave of editorials, my opponent, Mike...
Shelley Allen
Apr 9, 2024


Letter to the editor: Trump predicts "bloodbath" if he loses, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 03.28.24 Donald Trump’s rhetoric has grown increasingly erratic. He says he beat Obama instead of Clinton in 2016. He...
Shelley Allen
Apr 4, 2024
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