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    Commentary

    Just say no to Raytheon Technologi­es

    Posted on May 8, 2022May 6, 2022 by Xpress Contributor

    “Marrying one of the world’s biggest war corporations has consequences.”

    3.6 K views15CommentaryOpinion

    Wilma’s disciples: Three generation­s of female environmen­tal leaders

    Posted on April 24, 2022April 22, 2022 by Xpress Contributor

    “Wilma Dykeman’s shadow covered all of us and inspired us to speak out and support citizens who were becoming more and more concerned about water quality, air quality, land use, land conservation, forest management, etc., in our mountain area.”

    2.8 K views+CommentaryOpinion

    Want affordable housing? Get real

    Posted on April 17, 2022April 10, 2022 by Jerry Sternberg

    “Until the professed advocates of affordable housing and assistance for the homeless get off their BUTS and honestly attack these issues, nothing significant will happen.”

    5.3 K views19CommentaryOpinion

    ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law denies identities and truths

    Posted on April 10, 2022April 7, 2022 by Xpress Contributor

    “Kids’ hearts and minds are at stake, and it is not just the gay and brown ones; the richness of truth, the beauty of a diverse world is denied to every single child when gag orders are placed on shared histories and ways of being.”

    4.7 K views7CommentaryOpinion

    Quo vadis, Asheville? City at crossroads must find its way

    Posted on April 3, 2022April 1, 2022 by Xpress Contributor

    “Perhaps slash-and-burn capitalism has succeeded in changing Asheville where Raleigh hasn’t.”

    5.7 K views11CommentaryOpinion

    Let’s ban open burning in Buncombe County

    Posted on March 27, 2022March 24, 2022 by Xpress Contributor

    “Residents’ health shouldn’t have to suffer when there are practical alternatives to open burning.”

    4.6 K views5CommentaryOpinion

    Amendment promotes healthy communitie­s and the environmen­t

    Posted on March 21, 2022March 21, 2022 by Xpress Contributor

    “Development in places with preexisting infrastructure is a crucial strategy for combating sprawl.”

    2.6 K views10CommentaryOpinion

    Ode to the River Queen: The Gospel According to Jerry

    Posted on March 6, 2022March 7, 2022 by Jerry Sternberg

    “She rode into town on her white steed. And immediately found this silver serpent slithering slowly through the valley, passing the city and sorely in need.”

    2.7 K views1CommentaryOpinion

    Community reflects on Cragnolin and her legacy

    Posted on March 6, 2022March 4, 2022 by Xpress Staff

    Community members reflect on the life and legacy of Karen Cragnolin, a dedicated champion of the French Broad River and its possibilities.

    4.5 K views2CommentaryOpinion

    A Devil’s Dictionary of Developmen­t

    Posted on February 13, 2022February 12, 2022 by Xpress Contributor

    “When The Market is ‘up,’ sacrifices of mature trees, wild animals and poor people must be offered in order to win Its favor.”

    4.0 K views5CommentaryOpinion

    From me to we: The quantum leap we humans need to make

    Posted on February 6, 2022February 6, 2022 by Xpress Contributor

    “As eco-theologian Thomas Berry stated, it will require a universal leap of consciousness — a group effort — if we Homo sapiens are to have any kind of real future here on this garden planet we were given.”

    2.3 K views2CommentaryOpinion

    What happened to my Plan A to buy a house in Asheville

    Posted on January 24, 2022January 21, 2022 by Xpress Contributor

    “So, looking for a home? Consider building your own — it’s good development that helps you and increases the city’s housing supply, a key element for improving housing affordability.”

    3.9 K views+CommentaryOpinion

    City schools get failing grade for closing Asheville Primary

    Posted on January 23, 2022January 21, 2022 by Xpress Contributor

    “If we’d had an inclusive process, there could have been a viable solution.”

    5.2 K views10CommentaryOpinion

    The future of Coolville

    Posted on January 16, 2022January 15, 2022 by Xpress Contributor

    “By the end of the decade, I predict that … Newbies who, in 2022, called out longtime residents as NIMBYs for opposing unbridled development will, by 2029, be NIMBYs themselves.”

    4.5 K views9CommentaryHumorOpinion

    Year in review: In 2021, readers shared thoughts on pandemic, growth, Vance Monument and more

    Posted on December 29, 2021December 20, 2021 by Tracy Rose

    Xpress readers offered up a raft of thought-provoking letters to the editor, commentaries and comments about local affairs in 2021.

    3.7 K views3CommentaryOpinion

    Pavement or paradise? Asheville’­s future is yours to decide

    Posted on December 12, 2021December 11, 2021 by Xpress Contributor

    “The name of the proposal is the ‘open space amendment,’  and the goal is to dramatically slash, and in some cases, eliminate, the open space that developers are now required to provide with larger construction projects.”

    4.5 K views5CommentaryOpinion

    Xpress seeks student writing & art for 2022 Kids Issue

    Posted on December 6, 2021December 13, 2021 by Tracy Rose

    It’s time for local K-12 students to get creative! The theme for Xpress’ 2022 Kids Issue is “Simply Beautiful.” Deadline to submit art and writing for possible publication is Friday, Jan. 28.

    6.1 K views+Art NewsCommentaryCommunity NewsEducationLiteratureOpinionVisual Art

    Hey, Grandpa: The Gospel According to Jerry

    Posted on December 5, 2021December 3, 2021 by Jerry Sternberg

    “They’re just trying to teach us the truth about America and our local history.”

    3.4 K views2CommentaryOpinion

    Why we help: Passionate about offering affordable therapy

    Posted on November 25, 2021November 24, 2021 by Xpress Contributor

    “I struggled in my own journey to find affordable therapy, so it is my passion now to offer services as we do at All Souls at a rate that people can afford.”

    2.9 K views+CommentaryOpinion

    Why we help: Inspiring radio listeners to build connection­s

    Posted on November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 by Xpress Contributor

    “When programming is directed by community members, you get to hear about new music, ideas and news that you don’t hear in the mainstream, and that’s invaluable.”

    1.9 K views+CommentaryOpinion

    Why we help: Fueled by inspiratio­n and possibilit­y

    Posted on November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 by Xpress Contributor

    “I am not just excited but honored to be part of this extraordinary journey to advocate for and protect the French Broad River and to champion responsible economic development and vitality.”

    1.5 K views+CommentaryOpinion

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