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Local school systems are forcing students back despite terrible safety protocols and a refusal to take covid seriously. As covid cases among children skyrocket, it is a catastrophe that’s only going to get worse Above: Asheville City Schools list of covid protocols, from an Aug.…

A civil rights lawsuit tells the story of workplace discrimination, verbal abuse, assault and rampant misogyny at a major Asheville company Graphic by Orion Solstice [This story describes acts of misogyny, discrimination, threats of violence, assault and workplace abuse] Moog, the major synthesizer company, is…

After tear gas, lies and excuses Asheville’s racist power structure loses a years-long battle, as the notorious monument finally comes down Above: the removal of the top of the Vance monument last week. Photo by Orion Solstice. In May 1898 the Vance monument was completed.…

In the face of public outrage, Asheville city hall is set to open the floodgates on a wave of new hotels while the industry does more damage than ever Above: The message is simple. No. More. Hotels. Asheville hates hotels. This is not new, of…

This danger is not new and Asheville’s political establishment will not seriously fight it. As always, it’s up to us Above: Asheville police form a ring around far-right harasser Chad Nesbitt. Special to the Blade. There’s an image that’s been stuck in my mind this…

The Biltmore estate is a monument to greed and exploitation. Its actions during the pandemic put workers and the public at serious risk The Biltmore is at the heart of Asheville’s tourism industry. But the largest private home in America — and the array of…

After a strange election in a strange year, a new city council lurches into office in an embattled city hall Above: Asheville city hall under renovation, photo by Bill Rhodes This year has, by every standard, been a revealing one. Asheville’s been a divided city…

The infamous arms dealer’s about to get millions from local governments to build one of their murder factories right here in our city Above: ‘Not Our Town.’ Special to the Blade Caution: This article contains images and descriptions of horrific violence First it was “Project…

Now more than ever, politicians will not save us and communities must organize and defend ourselves. From the Blade collective, here’s some honesty Above: Anti-racist graffiti on the Vance monument in June. A more honest statement than any campaign ad. Special to the Blade. Editor’s…

More disconnected from the public than ever, Asheville city council tries to fill a vacant seat as they pretend nothing will ever change Above: Asheville city hall. File photo by Max Cooper Facing more public distrust than ever, Asheville City Council has ripped free the…