“Parental rights” is central to the campaigns of a new flock of candidates hoping to wrangle conservative control on the Wake County school board.
Jasmine Gallup
Jasmine Gallup is a freelancer for INDY, covering LGBTQ+ issues, social justice, and arts and culture. A Raleigh native, she also works as an editor for online media.
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Quickbait: The Money Game
How war chests stack up in the races for Raleigh mayor and city council.
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Raleigh (Surprisingly) Has One Of The Smallest Affordable Housing Shortages Nationwide
In a new report from United Way, Raleigh ranks third among cities nationwide that have the smallest affordable housing shortages. New York, Los Angeles, and Miami have the largest shortages.
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NC Republican Leaders Try To Revive 20-Week Abortion Ban
House speaker Tim Moore and Senate leader Phil Berger filed an amicus brief with a federal district court last week arguing the state’s 20-week abortion ban should be reinstated.
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How Should Wake County Fight the Opioid Epidemic?
Wake County is asking residents for their input on how $35 million should be spent over the next 18 years to fight drug addiction.
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Wake County School Board Members Say It’s Time to Move On
With five of its nine members not seeking re-election in November, Wake County’s school board is poised for a major political shift.
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15 Minutes: Dane Piedt, 18, and Abhiram Bolisetty, 18
Meet bowlers for the Morrisville Raptors, a minor league cricket team in the Triangle.
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Raleigh and Wake County Leaders Are Bullish on the Future Despite Criticism
Raleigh mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin and Sig Hutchinson, chair of the Wake County Board of Commissioners, delivered their own State of the Union address last week. But is the area doing as well as they say it is?
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A Handful of Voters Could Determine the Future of Wake County Law Enforcement
After a competitive May primary, Wake County Sheriff candidates Willie Rowe and incumbent Gerald Baker are facing off this month to earn the Democratic nomination.
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Early Voting Underway in Cary Runoff Elections
Early voting is underway for runoffs for two town council seats in Cary plus for the Democratic primary candidate for Wake County sheriff.
