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Socialist Benches vs. County Rules | Wilmington News
A grassroots group in Wilmington, the ILM-DSA, built and placed 30+ wooden benches at bus stops with political messages like “no rent for slumlords,” sparking backlash. After one bench was vandalized by a group they blame on the Proud Boys, a county commissioner urged state officials to remove all benches—calling it vigilantism. NCDOT cited safety and compliance issues, saying benches must be picked up from a yard within 30 days. ILM-DSA calls it an act of mutual aid and accuses officials of prioritizing control over community needs, demanding either reinstatement or official seating…
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