On April 5, more than 1,500 people gathered in downtown Hendersonville for the Hands Off! “Resist, Insist, Persist” Rally —joining thousands across the state and nation in a unified call to protect our rights, our communities, and our future. Organized by a coalition of nine local organizations, with leadership from Holly Newton and Laura Bannister , the rally brought together advocates for racial justice, LGBTQ+ equality, environmental protection, immigrant rights, and dem

Our state reps are disrespecting us. Reps. Jennifer Balkcom and Jake Johnson, along with Senator Tim Moffitt, are part of the current Republican supermajority in Raleigh. They vote in lockstep with Republican leadership and agendas. Recently re-elected to new terms, their actions make it clear they prioritize party power over the people they represent. A Sham of a Relief Package These representatives voted to overturn Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the Hurricane Helene relief pack