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• A primer on the Business Improvement District controversy

  

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  David Forbes | 06/12/2012

  Tonight, Asheville City Council is set to tackle the issue of a Business Improvement District — a services nonprofit funded by a special tax district in downtown. Here's a roundup of information and perspectives on this controversial topic.

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• BID critics come out for forum, plan to rally opposition

  

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  David Forbes | 06/06/2012

  About 40 people showed up to a June 5 community forum organized by opponents of the proposed downtown Business Improvement District. Some proponents showed up, too, resulting in a lively but civil discussion. On June 12, Asheville City Council will discuss the proposal and likely vote the BID up or down. (photo by Max Cooper)

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• Annual We Are Not Bashful march draws about 100

  

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  Bill Rhodes | 05/18/2012

  Around 100 friends and supporters of LBGT issues marched from Montford to Pack Square this afternoon. Photos by Bill Rhodes

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• Just Us For All holding fundraiser, march this week to protest LGBT harassment

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  David Forbes | 05/16/2012

  The local group Just Us For All is holding a fundraiser tomorrow, and the third annual We Are Not Bashful march on Friday, to protest harassment and bullying.

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• Images from Friday's WE DO protest

  

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  David Forbes | 05/13/2012

  Friday, same-sex couples went into the Buncombe County Register of Deeds office to request marriage licenses — knowing they would be denied — as part of the WE DO campaign. Eight people were arrested in the ensuing sit-in. The protests originated in Asheville last year and have since spread to other cities throughout the Southeast, garnering national and international media attention. Images of WE DO's return to its home city. Photos by Max Cooper.

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• *UPDATED WITH VIDEO* Photos: Impromptu midnight march through downtown opposing Amendment One

  

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  Max Cooper and Bill Rhodes | 05/10/2012

  March remained peaceful, but vocal, no damage to property. Organizers say this is not the end, only the beginning.

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• Around 100 march for May Day

  

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  David Forbes | 05/01/2012

  Around 100 people showed up for a May Day rally this afternoon in Pack Square. Protesters focused better rights for workers, free education and opposed deportation of undocumented immigrants, among other issues. Police presence was light and the event remained peaceful. Photos by Max Cooper.

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• Asheville City Council preview: cornucopia edition

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  David Forbes | 04/24/2012

  The budget, the water system, neighborhoods, food security, legislative goals, electronic gaming, and skateboards. Yes, all those topics (and more!) are on the agenda for tonight's Asheville City Council meeting. There's also two protests beforehand.

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• Inside out: The rise and fall of Occupy Asheville’s encampments — with slideshow

  

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  David Forbes | 03/20/2012

  Despite Occupy Asheville’s undeniable impact on the local protest scene, perhaps the movement’s biggest difficulties concerned just that: its attempts at an actual occupation. (Photo by Bill Rhodes)

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• Ides of March: Occupy Asheville will celebrate "Tyrannicide Day" March 15

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  David Forbes | 03/13/2012

  To mark the Ides of March, Occupy Asheville protesters will hold a "Tyrannicide Day" march through downtown this Thursday, March 15.

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