Small sparks ➡️ Big change ➡️ A better South 🌅 Hosted by Liz Purvis ✨Episodes drop on Fridays ✨https://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3maehoyqsy227Thanks for joining me! [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Dec 2025 19:52 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3maehoyqsy227https://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3luqjfxvcb72aOut here proving every day that political legacies aren’t the only way to make change. 💪 Mayor Pro Tem Dalton George’s journey is a testament to talking the talk and walking the walk—one real convo at a time. 📣✨ #LocalLegacies #GenZPolitics24 Jul 2025 21:52 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3luqjfxvcb72ahttps://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3luklwartw425🎶 What happens when you're busking in downtown Boone and a blind legend shows up? Spoiler: your career's never the same. 🤯 Tune in to this week's podcast to hear how Old Crow Medicine Show went from a riverside hangover to MerleFest fame, and learn why Boone's got a special place in music history. 🎤22 Jul 2025 13:21 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3luklwartw425https://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3lu5z544lre2f🎶 "From folk to hip-hop, music has been a lifeline for social justice. Ready to amplify unheard voices and challenge the status quo with us? Let's make waves together. 🎶#ProtestAnthems17 Jul 2025 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lu5z544lre2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3ltxt3p7gbl25🎙️ We stood strong in Western NC; now, it’s time to rally for Central. Mutual aid isn’t just a concept; it’s community in action. Let’s build bridges, lend hands, and offer hope. Show or shout out your support for local aid groups. #CommunityCare15 Jul 2025 02:09 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltxt3p7gbl25https://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3ltjpwapqm72lPolitics got personal the moment we had to fight for our seats at the table. And when they said there was no seat, we brought our *own* table & chairs. 🗣️ Here's to every woman who's had to shout to be heard. Keep showing up, keep owning your space—together, we're unstoppable.09 Jul 2025 11:35 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltjpwapqm72lhttps://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3ltfr4q2ov42pCan you believe it? There was a time when even Mitch McConnell was on-board with the Voting Rights Act. Thanks, Trump, for changing the game (and not in a good way). Let's fight back with facts and fierce unity. 🔥 #ProtectTheVote #UnityInAction07 Jul 2025 21:46 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltfr4q2ov42phttps://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3lt5prauhuv2wPolitics can feel like a maze, but we're not lost. We're here, one door knock at a time, sharing our values and our voice. Democracy is on the front porch, y'all. 🔥 #OurPoliticsIsPersonal #SouthernResistance04 Jul 2025 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt5prauhuv2whttps://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3lsy5ggwnax2h🗳️ Did you know elections can be won by just a handful of votes? Every door we knock brings us closer to change—and a future that reflects us all. Let's walk this path together. #VoteStrong #PowerOfCommunity02 Jul 2025 11:49 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsy5ggwnax2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3lstpjp774r25From canvassing to common ground, our latest dispatch dives into the heart of organizing. Are you maximizing your impact? 🌾 Let's talk strategies and stories that inspire real change. #DeepCanvass #ImpactfulAction #FoxfireDispatch30 Jun 2025 17:29 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lstpjp774r25https://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3lslf2kuwnl2wAmerica's identity: towering achievements or failed promises? Tune in to our latest episode as we dive into a raw and thought-provoking discussion on liberty and equality. #UncomfortableTruth #AmericanDream27 Jun 2025 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lslf2kuwnl2whttps://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3lsghckzcka2bDecisions are made by those who show up. 🗳️ Step into the room, claim your space, and let them remember your name. City boards, campaign trails, or town halls—your voice matters. Let's build the future we envision.✨ #PowerOfShowingUp #NCPol25 Jun 2025 10:57 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsghckzcka2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3ls2bfgudl52fEver wondered what makes NC politics such a rollercoaster? 🎢 If you're as intrigued as we are, 'The Paradox of Tar Heel Politics' is calling your name! Join Gina and Liz in unraveling the quirks of our purple state's electoral charm. 📖✨ #AnatomyofaPurpleState #NCpol https://rss.com/podcasts/the-foxfire-dispatch/20 Jun 2025 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ls2bfgudl52fhttps://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3lrveaayttk2cThis weekend for #NoKings…they said show up, and we did—loud and proud in Hendersonville and beyond. Thriving, shifting, and showing out with every step from quiet pews to boisterous streets. Slide into the comments and share your dreams for our future. 🔥 #FoxfireDispatch #BetterSouth18 Jun 2025 15:47 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrveaayttk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3lrnmd5e2cc2u5 million. 3.5 percent. May the change we want to see in this world already be in motion. May we pull the arc of this universe ever more towards justice. #NoKings15 Jun 2025 13:51 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrnmd5e2cc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3lrdj6l5i6s2oEver wondered if the pharmacist could help you save on prescriptions? In NC, a gag order keeps life-saving cost info under wraps—unless you ask. House Bill 163 aims to change that. Discover how this bill could foster transparency and help save lives.💊#NCPharmacy #BreakTheSilence11 Jun 2025 13:28 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrdj6l5i6s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3lrcfen27ts2tA hundred hands knocking doors, making calls, have the power to transform a whole county. Elections are won or lost with just a handful of votes. Get out there and make ever.single.one count! 🔥 What elections are you paying attention to this year? #FoxfireDispatch #BetterSouth #NCPol11 Jun 2025 02:47 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrcfen27ts2thttps://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3lr6aikvm4r2iFrom a [very bad] bathroom bill to truly lawless conceal & carry, NC's General Assembly is at it again. Want the scoop on what this means for everyday lives? Tune in later this month to get the lowdown! 💼✨09 Jun 2025 11:09 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr6aikvm4r2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3lqx3blcjpw2mWe're no mathematicians, but we've got one important equation for you: Everyone deserves a home. 🏡💬 Check out this sneak peek at one of our first episodes, as we share stories that illuminate the urgency of accessible housing. #NoMathNeeded #HousingCrisis06 Jun 2025 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqx3blcjpw2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3lqj5awrz3c2nJumped on to chat a little...episodes out soon! www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjX9qHje/ https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjX9qHje/01 Jun 2025 01:45 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqj5awrz3c2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3lqf2zvosnn2i"Last May, I was knocking doors where I live. An older woman cracked open her screen door and, as we talked with her about our NCGA candidates and the upcoming presidential election, she shared her personal stance against abortion, but her political opinion that no one should be limiting...30 May 2025 10:55 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqf2zvosnn2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3lqa7agrd2s2wSwipe through to see why we're in this fight, Dispatchers—because every one of these reasons is personal, urgent, and true: 1️⃣…we have friends who struggle to afford insulin. 2️⃣…I grew up hearing that “girls don’t talk politics.” 3️⃣…the opposition & the oligarchy want us too tired to vote.28 May 2025 12:27 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqa7agrd2s2whttps://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3lq32xe7ie42jHome is a Blue Ridge sunrise, a front-porch swing, a loyal pup at your feet, and a “Vote” sign in the yard. 🌄🏡🐾 Our better South is built on those small, rooted moments. What does your better South look like? Reply with your story or pic! ✨ #FoxfireDispatch #BetterSouth26 May 2025 11:27 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq32xe7ie42jhttps://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3lptg5ie34c2zJustice Allison Riggs’ victory has us AMPED UP. Her win is about more than one seat on the NC Supreme Court. It’s proof that when we organize with care, courage, & conviction, we grow. It shows our capacity to defend democracy & build the better South we dream about. It’s proof: our movement works.23 May 2025 10:26 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lptg5ie34c2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/thefoxfiredispatch.bsky.social/post/3lpohakhr6u2e‘How’d 2 women who live halfway across NC team up?’, you might ask. Well! We met in the thick of the 2024 campaigns–let’s be real, in a group chat–bonded over NC politics, affordable housing, & astrology, & started dreaming. This pod is an extension of our dream for what a better South can be.21 May 2025 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:seury5gp6hfyummn4yl4b7wn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpohakhr6u2e