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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.
The North Carolina State Fair Is Back, But Is It Safe?
Thousands are flocking to this year’s state fair, but unlike some other large outdoor festivals, there’s no mask or vaccine mandate in place.
Raleigh to let Wake County Take the Lead on Nondiscrimination Ordinance
Why isn’t Raleigh creating its own non-discrimination ordinance? To provide consistency, according to the city council.
Sunday Reading: South Dakota—The World’s New Tax Haven?
The Washington Post revealed the extent of American hypocrisy this week when the paper published findings from a year-long investigation into more than 11 million confidential documents dubbed “The Pandora Papers.”
Short-Term Rentals Not a Problem in Raleigh, City Council Majority Says
The city’s new permitting program is keeping AirBnB landlords in check—not that they need it—according to city officials.
Wake County School Board Resolves to Support Leandro Plan
School board members joined the chorus of officials imploring state lawmakers to give more money to public schools.
15 Minutes: Michael Troxel, 36
Assistant professor of physics at Duke University and dark matter expert
15 Minutes: Mike DeNardis
Owner and head coach of the Raleigh Flyers ultimate frisbee championship team

