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Itâs easy to imagine authoritarianism as a distant threat, something that happens in broken states or under military regimes. But its logic is already visible, in our neighborhoods, in our campaigns, and in the digital spaces where civic life now unfolds. Across the country, and yes, in our own town we are witnessing a troubling […]
In the weeks leading up to Wake Forest Pride Fest on October 11, 2025, a flyer circulated through conservative Facebook groups, local email lists, and in-person meetings around Wake Forest. A flyer circulated among conservative activists in Wake Forest ahead of the 2025 Pride Fest, calling on participants to âwitness, observe, and recordâ attendees â
On Saturday, October 18, Wake Forest will join thousands of communities across America in the âNo Kingsâ protest, a peaceful day of 1st amendment action to affirm that power belongs to the people, not to unchecked authority. As a veteran and descendant of twelve generations of Wake Forest, from ancestors who fought in the Revolution
More than 4,000 people filled downtown Wake Forest for the townâs second annual Pride Festival â a day that radiated color, joy, and defiance. Families, students, clergy, and local businesses gathered to celebrate love and community. For a town often defined by its proximity to the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, the event marked something larger
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