Urgent Funding: TDA Must Direct Resources Properly

TL/DR - The author of the article criticizes the Tourism Development Authority's (TDA) spending habits, calling them excessively lavish and not effectively contributing to the betterment of Asheville. The author suggests that TDA should instead invest their funds into local organizations that help the homeless, victims of domestic violence, and…

Ex-Soldier’s Extradition Marks Progress in Pinochet-Era Crimes

TL/DR - Former soldier Pedro Barrientos, charged with the kidnapping and murder of folk singer Víctor Jara during General Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship in Chile, has been extradited from the US. The case marks a significant moment in Chile's struggle to address human rights abuses committed under Pinochet's regime, with many perpetrators still…

DeSantis Super PAC Sees Further Upheaval with Official’s Departure

TL/DR - The super PAC supporting Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign, Never Back Down, has fired its newly-appointed CEO, Kristin Davison, and replaced her with Scott Wagner. The PAC is currently experiencing its third round of upheaval in recent weeks, as it also dismissed its spokeswoman, Erin Perrine, with more departures expected. This…