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May 31

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...

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Letter to the editor: At least we're not Alabama, Brunswick Beacon

Shelley Allen

May 23

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...

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Trump makes America gag again, Brunswick Beacon

Shelley Allen

May 23

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...

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This is none of your business, Frank; Brunswick Beacon

Shelley Allen

May 22

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...

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Shelley Allen

May 18

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....

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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...

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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...

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Letter to the editor: Biden defends Israel, Trump attacks American Jews

Shelley Allen

May 7

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...

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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...

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Letter to the editor: Trump did this... Biden will fix it, Brunswick Beacon

Shelley Allen

Apr 25

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...

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Letter to the editor: Job one - Rebuilding America's middle class, Brunswick Beacon

Shelley Allen

Apr 25

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...

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Letter to the editor: Trump Yoda is not, Brunswick Beacon

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...

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A message from our candidate for NC Treasurer, Dr. Wesley Harris

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...

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Trust Jefferson and Madison, not Robinson, Brunswick Beacon

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...

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The worst sort of "bully" pulpit, Brunswick Beacon

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...

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Letter to the editor: Policeman's family blames Trump for officer's death, Brunswick Beacon

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...

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Meet our terrific Council of State candidates

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...

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Shrinking GOP cannot govern, Brunswick Beacon

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....

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Letter to the editor: Trump predicts "bloodbath" if he loses, Brunswick Beacon

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...

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Letter to the editor: For Elise, Brunswick Beacon

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...

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