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Op-Ed: Banners on UNCA Campus Call For Solidarity With Palestine
Banners expressing solidarity with Palestine were hung on the campus of UNC Asheville in the early morning hours of Friday, November 17, 2023. In a statement submitted to the Asheville Free Press, students called for a ceasefire and end to Israeli occupation, while connecting the ongoing crisis in Gaza to
Op-Ed: APD's New Brake Light Program Is a Dangerous Recuperation of Mutual Aid
In this op-ed, Libertie Valance argues that APD's new voucher system, designed to bolster support for police and undermine mutual aid, is both ineffective and dangerous.
Homelessness Consultants, “Part-Time” Public Records, & More This Week.
Welcome to “& More This Week,” The Asheville Free Press’ weekly(ish) newsletter, where I round up a few headlines that stood out to me over the week and share them with some opinion and context. If you’re not already, sign up to get these and all of our articles straight to your inbox.
Asheville Police Release New Policy on Encounters With Unhoused Residents
On February 15, 2022, Asheville Police Department (APD) finalized and released its new policy on encounters with the unhoused community. The document was released to us via email by APD spokesperson Samantha Booth.
"Restore Asheville Police" Initiative Needs a Reality Check
In the retelling of the gassing of protesters in the summer of 2020, the armored cops are the ones under attack.
Asheville Police Lied About Change in Homeless Camp Eviction Policy
APD claims policy on encounters with unhoused community members changed. Information obtained via public records requests reveals this to be untrue.
Community Art Party Leads to Multi-Day Demonstration Demanding ‘Sanctuary Camp’ at Aston Park
Housed and unhoused community members gathered at Aston Park on Sunday, December
19th, to make art, "share space," and "make time for grief." A flyer circulated
on social media said the event was to take place between 1 and 6 pm, but over
the course of