The county expects to approve a new budget June 5, after getting input from the public.
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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Raleigh Women (and Doctors) Speak Out Against 12-Week Abortion Ban
North Carolina’s pro-choice advocacy groups are still fighting. But they’re also preparing for the worst.
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Rev. William Barber Reflects on 10th Anniversary of Moral Movement
On the 10th anniversary of Moral Mondays, Barber discusses how the movement started, why morality should be a part of policy discussions, and what’s changed since 2013.
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‘Lessons From North Carolina’ Is an Indictment of the Republican Agenda. It Also Doesn’t Forget the Democrats’ Inability To Stop It.
North Carolina’s turn away from a liberal (or even moderate) agenda in 2012, when Republicans captured all three branches of government, may be a done deal at this point, but it’s worth looking back at how we got here.
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Why the Sudden Rise in Conspiracy Theories About Recycling?
There’s a conspiracy theory about recycling that’s been circulating for years. And it’s rooted in facts.
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Aquamation, and its Benefits to the Environment and Families of the Dead
Q&A with environmentalist and Endswell funeral director Hunter Beattie on the process of aquamation.
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How to Celebrate Earth Day This Year
Whatever your preference, there are plenty of things to do this month to recognize the Earth
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Quickbait: A New Era of Book Censorship
Crusading parents and groups made a record number of attempts to ban, censor, or restrict access to books last year.
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A Closer Look at the Unusual Bond Between Felix the Dog and Cinnamon the Goat
“Goats are really herd-bound animals. But she didn’t have a herd, and so Felix was the stand-in.”
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Raleigh Council Open to Amending Missing-Middle Policy
The Raleigh City Council may make changes to its missing-middle-housing policy to address residents’ concerns about affordability, community engagement, and the environment.