Brook Bolen
Born and bred in Western North Carolina, Brook Bolen is based in Asheville, NC and has written for publications including Thrillist, Vice, the Guardian, and Salon.
Federal lawsuits challenging immigration detention flood Texas
| December 9, 2025
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The wave of legal challenges is in response to the Trump administration’s intensified immigration enforcement and its new policy expanding mandatory detention for undocumented immigrants.
USPS’ Operation Santa: Making children’s holidays merry and bright
| November 19, 2024
The holidays are approaching, and that means the United States Postal Service’s yearly initiative, Operation Santa, is back in business. Here's what to know.
Doggone: November is National Adopt a Senior Pet month
| November 12, 2024
This November, celebrate the beauty of older pets with National Adopt a Senior Pet month.
Treat yourself: 2024 Election Day freebies and discounts
| November 1, 2024
Here’s a look at some of the freebies and deals you can sport on Election Day this year.