Post-Election Reflection
Friends, neighbors, readers— this Wake Forest post-election reflection 2025 is for you. First—thank you. Your trust, your voices, and your engagement are what make our town strong. We’ve just witnessed […]
Elections, Opinion
Wake Forest Matters — Coverage
✍️ Opinion
Editorials, columns, letters to the editor
67 stories published
Opinion
Why I’m Still Mad About January 6 — and Will Never Let It Go
A dimly lit office glows with the cold light of four monitors, each showing fragments of the U.S. Capitol shrouded in smoke — a silent vigil for democracy, five years
Immigration & Federal Policy, Opinion
Wake Forest Empire: When Federal Power Comes Home
The concept of Wake Forest empire — where federal overreach reaches local streets — defines this moment. Iraq and Afghanistan didn’t happen in a vacuum. The problem was the entire
Opinion, Town Government
Wake Forest Democracy: When It Gets Ugly
Evening view of Civic Plaza with an upside-down American flag, symbolizing distress, against a backdrop of vintage architecture and classic cars. Wake Forest democracy is messy, contentious, and absolutely essential.
Opinion
Wake Forest Fear: The Anxiety That Never Left
Old fear in a new form — a white hood fades into the glow of a smartphone screen. What once hid in the woods now spreads online. The message hasn’t
Community, Opinion
Wake Forest Unity: A Spirit That Binds Our Community
Wake Forest unity remains our greatest strength even in times of division. For generations, the Wake Forest Christmas Parade was the heart of the holiday season. As a child, I
News, Opinion
Wake Forest 2025: A Year of Change and Challenge
Mayor Ben Clapsaddle delivers his inaugural State of the Town address, centered on the theme “We Move Forward Together.” The phrase is a translation of the motto Katchi Kapshida, which
Opinion
Fact, Fairness, and the Future of Wake Forest
Context isn’t spin, it’s honesty. Misleading mailers don’t just twist policy; they corrode trust in how local democracy works. A season of sharp mail and short memories Municipal elections are
Opinion
The Anatomy of a Wake Forest Moral Panic
The Wake Forest moral panic unfolding today follows a disturbingly familiar script. Moral panics start anywhere; outrage can spread fast and has evolved as an “…innate reaction to social change.”
Opinion, Town Government
Wake Forest Deserves Sunlight: A Call for Transparency
Wake Forest transparency remains one of the most pressing issues in local governance today. I grew up in Wake Forest. My family has called this area home for generations, long
News, Opinion, Town Government
The Slip, the Storm, and the Wake Forest Spin
The Wake Forest spin surrounding a controversial email chain reveals how quickly local politics can escalate. Wake Forest, North Carolina, is the kind of town where decisions usually happen face-to-face.
Community, Immigration & Federal Policy, Opinion
What Food Aid Cuts Mean for Wake Forest Neighbors
Wake Forest food aid is under threat as federal cuts ripple through local communities. As winter approaches, federal cuts to food-assistance programs like SNAP will ripple through every North Carolina
Opinion, Town Government
Wake Forest Stewardship and Common Sense Governance
Wake Forest stewardship demands leaders who prioritize long-term community well-being over short-term political gains. When people ask what this year’s election is really about, I tell them it’s simple: growth
Community, Opinion
When We Forget We Are Wake Forest Neighbors
The Wake Forest neighbors facing division threatening our neighborhoods demands honest conversation and mutual respect. (This commentary is offered in the spirit of civic reflection, not political endorsement. Its purpose
Opinion
A History of Responsibility
Civic responsibility in Wake Forest starts at the local level. The heartbeat of our democracy resides right here locally, in the zoning meetings, the town council votes, and the quiet