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DSA Bus Benches Removed by NCDOT | Wilmington News
Twenty bus benches installed by the Democratic Socialists of America at Wave Transit stops in North Carolina were removed by the state DOT, citing safety concerns and lack of official authorization — despite most being on state land. Originally placed last April as a mutual aid effort to improve commuter amenities, the benches featured both uplifting and political messages, sparking backlash from groups like the Proud Boys and local officials including County Commissioner Dane Scalise, who called them political propaganda. While the DSA insists their benches comply with ADA standards and is…
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