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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”

First published in the Brunswick Beacon , 10.23.25 Trump failed American farmers. Deportations led to unharvested crops because 65% of farm workers are migrants. Trump supporter Joe Rogan called Trump’s deportation policy “insane.” Blake Hurst, former president of the Missouri Farm Bureau, called Trump’s tariffs “a complete bust.” Last growing season, China bought 50% of America’s soybean exports for $12.6 billion. This season: zero. American Soybean Association president Cab

On October 18, more than seven million people attending 2,700 events  across America raised their voices to peacefully protest the Trump Administration’s overreach and corruption. But few matched the enthusiasm, energy and support of the 2,000 resisters who participated in a demonstration sponsored by the Brunswick County Democratic Party in downtown Shallotte, NC. While the Shallotte Police Department was on hand to professionally ensure the safety of all, peaceable dissent

Thank you to all who helped to make the Brunswick County Democratic Party’s Third Annual Community Heroes EXPO a success! The ~20 amazing non-profit and advocacy groups, the guests who attended, and our BCDP volunteers didn't let the rain dampen their spirits on Saturday, October 11. Many of the organizations were new to us this year, and they expressed gratitude for the opportunity to share their missions, sign up volunteers, and network with each other. Some fruitful connec

First published in the  Brunswick Beacon , 10.16.25 Despite the fact that Republicans spent years trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which they mockingly called Obamacare, it’s more popular than ever. In 2025, enrollment hit 24.3 million, a record-high for the fourth consecutive year. No wonder: because of Obamacare, Americans no longer worry that an insurance company will deny coverage or charge higher premiums if they have a pre-existing condition — like cancer

First published in the  Brunswick Beacon , 10.09.25 When Biden faced a possible shutdown Trump said, “Shutdowns hurt the person who’s president.” Trump understood that drivers get tickets, not passengers, because drivers are in control. Biden prevented a shutdown. Trump didn’t. Trump gets the ticket for this shutdown because he’s in the driver’s seat. Republicans control the House of Representatives 219-213 and the Senate 53-47. Legislation usually needs 60 votes to pass the

First published in the Brunswick Beacon , 10.09.25 On Sept. 29, a gunman firing from a boat on the ICW in Brunswick County murdered three and wounded eight at a packed waterfront bar in Southport. The next morning, another gunman murdered four and injured eight at a Mormon church in Michigan. Both suspects were 40-year-old Marine veterans who served in Iraq and at NC’s Camp Lejeune. Dr. Harold Kudler, a retired Veterans’ Administration (VA) specialist in Durham, NC said, “A

First published in the Brunswick Beacon , 10.09.25 In the Bible, Samson used the jawbone of an ass to vanquish his foes. Unscrupulous government officials don’t need donkey mandibles. They “jawbone” critics into compliance by threatening unlawful government action. In 2024 a unanimous Supreme Court ruled that a New York official unlawfully pressured companies not to do business with the NRA, saying: “the First Amendment prohibits government officials from wielding their power

Letter first published in the Brunswick Beacon , 10.02.25 I’m almost at a loss for words, but not quite. I’m so very frightened about the...

Letter first published in the Brunswick Beacon , 10.02.25 Congressman David Rouzer cast the deciding vote for Trump’s “Boondoggle for...

First published in the Brunswick Beacon , 10.02.25 John Hood’s 9/11 column declares the border secure and suggests that Republicans...

From the Brunswick County Democratic Party: From Leland to Calabash, Brunswick County Democrats are united in support of our friends and...