Barry Yeoman, Author at The Assembly NC https://www.theassemblync.com/author/barry-yeoman/ North Carolina's digital magazine on place and power Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:05:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.theassemblync.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cropped-TA_Mark_Black_Square-32x32.png Barry Yeoman, Author at The Assembly NC https://www.theassemblync.com/author/barry-yeoman/ 32 32 210991526 Amid An Unprecedented Immigration Crackdown, Durham Tries to Hold the Line https://www.theassemblync.com/politics/law-enforcement/durham-nc-immmigration-trump-sheriff-activists/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=43286 As Trump ramps up deportations, Durham is contending with the limits of its ability to protect immigrants.]]>

As Trump ramps up deportations, Durham is contending with the limits of its ability to protect immigrants.

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The Evolution of Jeff Jackson https://www.theassemblync.com/politics/jeff-jackson-attorney-general-political-evolution/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=28711 He's known as the TikTok lawmaker. But Jackson's path from adolescence to Afghanistan to Congress winds through politically complex territory. ]]>

He's known as the TikTok lawmaker. But Jackson's path from adolescence to Afghanistan to Congress winds through politically complex territory. 

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Too Good to Be True https://www.theassemblync.com/media/fake-governor-candidate-north-carolina-jolene-strickland/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=27109 When Jolene Strickland ran for governor in 1996, she received press coverage, money, and votes. If only she existed.]]>

When Jolene Strickland ran for governor in 1996, she received press coverage, money, and votes. If only she existed.

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Transition of Care https://www.theassemblync.com/health/north-carolina-transgender-care-children-ban/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=25574 After passage of legislation restricting medical treatment for transgender youth, families are seeking care across state lines.]]>

After passage of legislation restricting medical treatment for transgender youth, families are seeking care across state lines.

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How Blue-Collar Candidates Could Change Politics https://www.theassemblync.com/politics/blue-collar-candidates-down-home-north-carolina/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=22973 Tanya Robinson talks with supporters.An upstart effort to get more working-class people to run for political office takes root in Ashe and Alamance counties. ]]> Tanya Robinson talks with supporters.

An upstart effort to get more working-class people to run for political office takes root in Ashe and Alamance counties.

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Uniting the United Methodist Church https://www.theassemblync.com/culture/religion/united-methodist-church-charlotte-gay-marriage/ Wed, 08 May 2024 12:34:43 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=18570 A meeting in Charlotte tests whether the United Methodist Church can forge a new path on issues like gay marriage and ordination.]]>

A meeting in Charlotte tests whether the United Methodist Church can forge a new path on issues like gay marriage and ordination.

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Judgment Day https://www.theassemblync.com/politics/courts/judge-thomas-ruffin-supreme-court/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:58:57 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=10734 Thomas Ruffin was long celebrated as one of America’s greatest jurists. One attorney has spent the last 23 years trying to change that.]]>

Thomas Ruffin was long celebrated as one of America’s greatest jurists. One attorney has spent the last 23 years trying to change that.

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‘This Is Work I Will Die For’ https://www.theassemblync.com/education/diversity-officer-orange-county/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:32:47 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=8835 Lee A. Williams II took over as chief equity officer for Orange County Schools last year amid turmoil over how to address systemic discrimination. ]]>

Lee A. Williams II took over as chief equity officer for Orange County Schools last year amid turmoil over how to address systemic discrimination. 

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Schoolyard Brawl https://www.theassemblync.com/education/orange-county-schools-diversity-education/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:30:16 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=8832 Orange County has been swept up in cultural clashes over education. Superintendent Monique Felder is the latest casualty.]]>

Orange County has been swept up in cultural clashes over education. Superintendent Monique Felder is the latest casualty.

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Changing A River’s Course https://www.theassemblync.com/environment/haw-river-rights-nature/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:46:34 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=4806 A new movement wants to establish that the Haw River has its own independent, inalienable rights. It’s a long shot, but organizers hope it can change the framing of environmental protection. ]]>

A new movement wants to establish that the Haw River has its own independent, inalienable rights. It’s a long shot, but organizers hope it can change the framing of environmental protection.

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