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...
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Shelley Allen
May 16
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 8
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 7
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
Apr 26
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
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 24
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 17
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
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
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 11
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 10
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
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
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 4
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
Letter to the editor: For Elise, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 03.28.24 Elise Stefanik, Chair of the House Republican Conference, is auditioning to be Trump’s running mate. Her...
Shelley Allen
Mar 28
Our next Commissioner of Labor will put safety first
From Braxton Winston, our candidate for NC Commissioner of Labor: Recently, an alarming report was released regarding the cracked support...
Shelley Allen
Mar 27
In our opinion: Three for three and the election of our lifetime
Attendees at the BCDP County Convention on March 16 were treated to a series of excellent speeches by our county and state candidates....
Shelley Allen
Mar 19
Letter to the editor: Trump's mini-me, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 03.14.24 Donald Trump endorsed Mark Robinson for NC’s Republican gubernatorial nomination, calling him “Martin Luther...
Shelley Allen
Mar 19
Letter to the editor: Republican radicalism on reproductive rights, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 03.14.24 After decades targeting women’s right to choose, Republicans overturned Roe v. Wade. Doctors warned it could...
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