The Trump administration said federal agents would target the “worst of the worst,” but less than a third of those arrested had been convicted of a crime.
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Posted inFaith & Religion
How an ‘Agnostic Atheist’ Got Students to Scrutinize Their Faith
Biblical scholar Bart Ehrman wanted his students at UNC-Chapel Hill to think seriously about what it means to believe—and they did.
Posted inHigher Education
Former UNC-Chapel Hill Provost Settles Lawsuit With University
Chris Clemens alleged the board violated open meetings and public records laws, but both sides said they resolved the dispute with neither paying any penalty.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Democratic Candidate Recruitment Is Booming, Even in GOP Districts
Democrats, hoping for a wave, are pushing candidates in state legislative districts that until recently went unchallenged.
Posted inEnvironment
Why This N.C. Farmer Is Fighting to Change the Poultry Production System
As Craig Watts’ legal battle drags on, the Trump administration moves to delay rules on how farmers get paid.
Posted inHigher Education
St. Andrews University Rape Case Ends With Settlement
Webber International University reached an out-of-court agreement with a former St. Andrews student, but few details are publicly available.
Posted inArt
Drawing from Real Life
“Islands in the Sky” depicts Hurricane Helene through survivors’ stories—with the help of some nationally recognized comic artists.
Posted inK-12 Education
N.C. Supreme Court Reverses 2022 Ruling on Leandro School Funding Plan
Leandro v. North Carolina began in 1994, when five low-wealth counties sued the state over what they contended was inadequate funding.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Lawyers Trying to Overhaul State Bar Discipline System Say They ‘Will Not Be Bullied’
Critics say the committee is trying to politicize the State Bar and shield many misconduct complaints from the public.
Posted inHigher Education
Lee Roberts Knows He Needs to Say More About That
Facing pushback against several controversial decisions, Roberts has issued a similar apology: He could have communicated better.
