For abortion rights in North Carolina, the future is uncertain, and the clock is ticking.
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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Holly Springs Is Moving Backward on LGBTQ Rights
While most cities in Wake County have embraced Pride Month and support a
LGBTQ nondiscrimination ordinance, the Town of Holly Springs is not on board.
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How the Triangle Is Dealing With a National Lifeguard Shortage
The lifeguard shortage isn’t a new problem, but now it’s forcing tough choices to keep public pools afloat.
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Raleigh (Finally) Gives Preliminary Approval to Dangerous Wild Animal Ban
After a year of debate, the city council is banning the ownership of dangerous wild animals—but three members still think it’s unnecessary.
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Raleigh Council Passes Police Budget. Activists and Officers Both Hate It
With a spotlight on Raleigh police conduct, a fight once again brewed in the city council chambers over how much money law enforcement should receive.
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Sam Hershey To Run For Wake County School Board
Sam Hershey, founder of software company Evim Solutions, announced Monday he is running for the Wake County Board of Education in District 6, where the incumbent, Christine Kushner, is stepping down.
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A New Public Art Project Brings Awareness to the Ghosts of Storms Past and the Creeping Effects of Climate Change
“Part of what we learned was many of the largest flooding events were not tropical storms or hurricanes that had names people remembered—they were just times it rained a lot.”
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North Carolina’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill is HB 2 2.0
Cover Story: State lawmakers renew their attack on LGBTQ rights with some of the worst proposed anti-gay legislation since HB 2.
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Quickbait: School Stressors
A survey of Wake County teachers reveals a wealth of concern.
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Patrick Buffkin Not Seeking Re-Election
Raleigh city council member Patrick Buffkin, who represents District A, is not seeking re-election