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In our opinion: We didn't start the fire
“We didn’t start the fire,” crooned Billy Joel in his 1989 hit. Perhaps this would be a good catchphrase for Democrats in North Carolina,...
Shelley Allen
May 28, 2024


Gun Violence Awareness Weekend is June 7 - 9
National Gun Violence Awareness Day, also known as WearOrange Day, is June 7, 2024. Safer through Advocacy, Firearm Education, and...
Shelley Allen
May 28, 2024


BCDP Golf Tournament a record-breaking success!
The golf gods were shining on the Brunswick County Democrats on May 19th as they defied the meteorologists and had an excellent day for...
Shelley Allen
May 28, 2024


FREE voter photo ID events hosted by Brunswick Co. Board of Elections
North Carolina now requires a valid photo ID to vote. Have a current NC driver's license? You're all set. Don't have a driver's license?...
Shelley Allen
May 27, 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 22, 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


A modest proposal, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 05.09.24 The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (better known as the McCain-Feingold Act) attempted to curb the influence...
Shelley Allen
May 16, 2024


Pecker exposes Trump, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 05.02.24 Donald Trump’s accusations are typically either projection or confession. In 2016, Trump attacked news outlets...
Shelley Allen
May 8, 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: Russia, China, North Korea, MAGA..., Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 05.02.24 All want to see America shrink from its leadership of the free world. MAGA enthusiastically joined the others...
Shelley Allen
May 8, 2024


Letter to the editor: Republicans' wild frontier, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 05.02.24 President Kennedy challenged Americans to become pioneers of a “New Frontier” to meet the challenges 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


Letter to the editor: Trump gets sneers from his peers, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 04.25.24 Radio City Music Hall is the world’s largest indoor theatre. On March 28, it hosted three American presidents:...
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


Brunswick County Democrats call on county commissioners to fund new election board positions
PRESS RELEASE Contact: Lon Anderson May 3, 2024 The Brunswick County Democratic Party (BCDP) today called on the county’s Board of...
Shelley Allen
May 5, 2024


And now for something completely different... Episode 4: T. Rump's toasted tush
by David Hume III “The cunning of the fox is as murderous as the violence of the wolf; and we ought to guard equally against both.”...
Shelley Allen
May 1, 2024
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