“Perhaps the greatest danger of unwanted change comes from within the city itself, from apathetic and cynical millennials, hippies, anarchists, witches, crystal-worshippers and other folks who simply have given up on politics altogether.”
Tag: HB2
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Letter: Do not be deceived by false teachers
“Young people, do not be deceived by false teachers. They do not have your well-being in mind.”
Design by committee
Asheville
Xpress staff take home multiple N.C. Press Association honors
The North Carolina Press Association handed out its 2016 awards and Xpress is taking home five for its editorial and advertising content.
Letter writer: Enforcing the bathroom law
“As a male-to-female transgender, I am eagerly awaiting the day when some officious toady denies me the use of a ladies’ room, at which point I shall say, ‘While you stand there dissecting my gender, I’m going to wet my pants.'” Is that something you really want to have happen?
Letter writer: Big Energy connections doomed McCrory
“The Big Energy companies that put forth politicians to push pillaging and polluting practices use ‘moral/religious’ issues as a means to divide people.”
Letter writer: Stein offers experience, independence
“Only one candidate, Josh Stein, offers the experience, the values and priorities, and the independence to fight for our families.”
Letter writer: Be part of the swarm to take back North Carolina
“It is vital you turn out to vote also for your state and local candidates this election and be part of the swarm of mosquitos that can take back our state of North Carolina and repeal HB2, which has done irreparable economic and social harm to our state.”
In photos: Blue Ridge Pride Festival 2016
Beautiful weather, a big crowd and only a handful of protesters added up to a happy and harmonious Blue Ridge Pride Festival 2016 on Saturday, Oct. 1 in Asheville’s Pack Square Park.
N.C. musicians host fundraising concert to battle HB2
The Stand Against HB2 concert at The Orange Peel will be a marathon event featuring more than 15 N.C.-based performers.
Letter writer: HB2 article informed on several levels
“Educating in a nonthreatening way is what will help people understand each other better. I am proud of Asheville’s openness, support and stand on these important issues.”
Beyond bathrooms: HB2 accelerates changes in attitudes, language
While some of the conversations that began with the General Assembly’s passage of House Bill 2 on March 23 have focused on which bathrooms transgender people should use, others have explored new ideas about gender and identity which could reshape the way we think and talk about ourselves and others.
Smart bets: wellRED Comedy Tour
The trio of stand up comics cover political issues and lighter, day-to-day subject matter at New Mountain on Thursday, July 7, with shows at 7 and 9 p.m.
Letter writer: Band takes responsible approach to HB2
“Instead of disappointing fans and costing many folks their income that depends on revenue from concerts in our state, [Dead & Company] provided needed funds for us to battle inequality within North Carolina.”
Letter writer: Asinine HB2 law lacks teeth
“Because of that misbegotten gang of misogynists down at Raleigh, all in North Carolina must now use the public bathroom consistent with the gender on their birth certificates.”
Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding initiatives
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance’s artistic response to House Bill 2 and Local Cloth’s plans to furnish their new studio space with equipment for community dyeing classes.
Sayonara, Raleigh: It’s time for us to go
“In order to reclaim our rights, the time has come for the people of Western North Carolina to secede from Raleigh and seek admission as the 51st state.”
Letter writer: Protester didn’t represent news organization
“Hamilton … was at this event as an individual and a protester, not on behalf of the Blade for any assignment we’d commissioned.”
Letter writer: HB2 — flashback to the Reagan administration?
“There is no telling what will be the cost to society from HB2.”
Letter writer: People should be free to choose
“I’m confused about all the talk of this LGBT legislation. People should be free to choose any sandwich they want — lettuce, garlic, bacon and tomato is as good as any.”
Letter writer: Where were Asheville politicians at protest?
“Did any of them actually get inside the mansion to express their concerns about HB2 to the governor?”
