A Late-Night Reflection: An Open Call for Decency
Wake Forest civic discourse is something I think about often — especially late at night, when the noise of the day fades and what remains is love for this community. […]
Community, Opinion
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Community, Opinion
The Old White Hood and the Camera Phone: Wake Forest Accountability
Wake Forest accountability for racism is no longer optional in the age of camera phones and social media. The Fear That Never Left Across North Carolina, some stories never made
Opinion
When Fear Comes Home: Speaking at the Wake Forest Town Meeting
The Wake Forest town meeting represents more than local politics — it is a test of civic courage. When Fear Comes Home: Before I Speak at the Wake Forest Town
Opinion, Town Government
The Wake Forest Authoritarian Drift in Our Town Squares
The Wake Forest authoritarian drift threatening our town squares demands vigilant civic engagement from every resident. It’s easy to imagine authoritarianism as a distant threat, something that happens in broken
Community, Opinion, Town Government
They Filmed Our Families: The Dark Campaign Targeting Wake Forest Pride
Wake Forest Pride faced a coordinated harassment campaign that targeted families and exposed the darker currents in our community. In the weeks leading up to Wake Forest Pride Fest on
Opinion
No Kings, No Crowns: The Wake Forest Republic Endures
The Wake Forest republic — built on the principle that no one should rule unchecked — faces new tests in an era of concentrated power. On Saturday, October 18, Wake
Opinion
Pride and Principle: Wake Forest Inclusion in Action
Wake Forest inclusion is more than a slogan — it is the principle that defines our community’s commitment to every resident. More than 4,000 people filled downtown Wake Forest for