Temporary farmworkers often face harsh and illegal conditions. The union that represents them is in turmoil.
Kate Sheppard
Kate Sheppard is the executive editor of The Assembly Network. She was previously a senior enterprise editor at HuffPost, a reporter at Mother Jones, and taught journalism and innovation at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Posted inBusiness & Economy
Garbage In, Toxics Out
A Zebulon recycling facility with a record of violations undercuts claims about turning plastic waste into an environmental benefit.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Fed Up
A gathering of far-right sheriffs who believe they are “the last line of defense” against the government draws both praise and scrutiny.
Posted inFood & Drink
On the Grind
A Jewish woman from Charlotte and a British-educated Iraqi bought a café in Hamlet. What happened next surprised everyone.
Posted inEducation
Public Money, Private Schools
Lawmakers plan to vastly expand Opportunity Scholarships, but questions about oversight, accountability, and what it will cost public schools remain.
Posted inEnvironment
A Site To Behold
The pandemic rush into wild places accelerated human damage to places like Max Patch. Can outdoor enthusiasts balance conservation and access?
Posted inHigher Education
The Aftermath of UNC’s Shooting
What we’ve learned so far about the shooting at UNC’s campus on Monday has raised a lot more questions.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Oppo Man
Charles Hellwig, a self-described “right-wing nut,” works behind the scenes to elect Republican candidates. Sometimes that means deploying the darker arts to reveal secrets.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Power to the People
Durham is undertaking a third round of participatory budgeting, giving residents a more direct say in how city money is spent.
Posted inEnvironment
Born Again on the Trent River
After getting whomped by Hurricane Florence, tiny Pollocksville used grit, grants, and gumption to recover.
