The stories of Ashevillians are being ignored. In working to survive, trying to get a COVID-19 test and seeing their communities in danger they all show a very different reality of the pandemic from the breathless coverage of tourism barons and economic forecasts Above: Asheville…

After months of workers warning about unsafe conditions and union-busting, No Evil Foods workers face a possible COVID-19 outbreak Above: A workplace announcement from No Evil Foods management about suspected cases of COVID-19 Since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, workers at No Evil Foods…

While managers and office staff isolate, union-busting No Evil Foods coerces workers and puts the community at risk during a pandemic Above: One of the logos of No Evil Foods, which pushes left-wing marketing while union busting and coercing workers to remain on site in…

The risks of COVID-19 are real, and it’s time to stop downplaying them. Here’s a glimpse at what we’re actually facing — and some ways you can help keep your community safe Above: A sign for the SoCon basketball tournament, which city government decided to…

Council candidate Sage Turner bills herself as a progressive reformer, but her real record is mired in terrible worker treatment, shady hotel deals and pushing relentlessly for more cops and gentrification Above: Turner tending her hives, photo from the French Broad Co-op’s public relations material.…

The Blade asks about cutting the police department, funding transit, reining in hotels and more as we take aim at the candidates running in the Asheville City Council primary Above: City Hall under renovation. Photo by Bill Rhodes Yes, Asheville, we are once again asked…

Name: Nicole Townsend Profession: Organizer In up to three words, describe your political affiliation: People-Centered Movement In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: I am running for Asheville City Council because I believe that we need officials who stop silencing people who…

Name: Rich Lee Profession: Financial Advisor In up to three words, describe your political affiliation: Democrat In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running:  I believe Asheville ought to be doing better, and I believe we can improve the everyday ways we experience life in our city, now.…

Name: Keith Young Profession: Deputy Clerk of Superior Court In up to three words, describe your political affiliation: Progressive, Democrat, Pragmatic In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: I’m a black man in America that knows what it is like to face…

Name: Kim Roney Profession: Piano Teacher, Service Industry Worker, Community Radio Producer, Community Advocate In up to three words, describe your political affiliation: Affiliated with People In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: After 5 years of attending and reporting back to…