From 2015 to 2018, $4.8 million was funneled to hate groups nationwide through Fidelity Charitable, the philanthropic arm of Fidelity Investments; another $2.5 million was given to these groups in 2019 for a total of $7.4 million.
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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.
Quickbait: Black Friday
Holiday spending is expected to shatter previous records—up 8 to 10 percent over last year— according to a survey by the National Retail Federation.
COVID Boosters Open To All
COVID boosters will be available in Wake County starting Tuesday.
Need to Fill Your Weekend in the Triangle?
Christmastime might not be here yet, but Raleigh sure seems to think it is.
A Superior Court Judge Ordered Lawmakers to Fully Fund Public Schools Under the Leandro Plan This Month. Republicans in Charge Have Other Ideas.
The state’s newly released budget proposal, which Gov. Cooper is expected to sign this week, gives more money to public education than previous proposals. But still falls short of the Leandro plan benchmarks.
Wake County Delivers More Bonus Payments to Teachers, Staff
It’s all about money this week. As cafeteria workers went on strike, the Wake County school board approved a series of $1,250 bonuses for staff, and state officials finally reached a compromise on the biennial budget.
Cary Town Council Adopts New Plan to Increase Affordable Housing
The Cary town council unanimously approved a plan to increase affordable housing during its meeting Tuesday. The question is, how will it be executed?
Activists and Nonprofit Groups are Working to Make Voting Easier and More Accessible for North Carolina’s Residents
This year alone, five bills were introduced in the Republican-led state legislature to make it more difficult for people, particularly people of color, to vote.
Nickel Endorsed by Local Activists, Politicians in Congressional Bid
Nickel announced his first round of endorsements after declaring his run for Congress last month ahead of U.S. Rep. David Price’s pending retirement.
Will a Small Raise and One-Time Bonus Be Enough To Keep School Staff From Quitting?
The Wake County Board of Education approved a $1,250 bonus and small raises for teachers and school support staff Tuesday, but they know it’s not enough.

