North Carolina lawmakers have hastily taken up a bill intended to block an LGBT civil rights ordinance from taking effect in the city … [Read more...] about North Carolina Lawmakers Rush Vote to Thwart LGBT Rights – LISTEN LIVE
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Hate Crisis in NC: Lawmakers Call Special Session to Void Charlotte’s LGBT Protections
North Carolina Republican lawmakers are convening a special session on Wednesday to vote on an extreme measure that would void the LGBT protections … [Read more...] about Hate Crisis in NC: Lawmakers Call Special Session to Void Charlotte’s LGBT Protections
NC Governor McCrory Says He’ll Legislate to Block LGBT Nondiscrimination Ordinances Statewide
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory promised to react immediately with state lawmakers if Charlotte passed an LGBT nondiscrimination measure and has … [Read more...] about NC Governor McCrory Says He’ll Legislate to Block LGBT Nondiscrimination Ordinances Statewide
Charlotte City Council Votes 7-4 to Approve LGBT Protections After Extended Debate
After several hours of debate, the Charlotte, NC City Council last night voted 7-4 to adopt protections for gay, lesbian and transgender people, the … [Read more...] about Charlotte City Council Votes 7-4 to Approve LGBT Protections After Extended Debate
Charlotte Council to Take Up LGBT Protections Despite Threats From Anti-Gay State Lawmakers
The City Council in Charlotte, North Carolina, is expected to vote on an LGBT nondiscrimination ordinance next month, even though state lawmakers are … [Read more...] about Charlotte Council to Take Up LGBT Protections Despite Threats From Anti-Gay State Lawmakers
Charlotte, NC City Council Rejects LGBT Non-Discrimination Ordinance in 6-5 Vote: VIDEO
After hours of contentious debate, much of it centered around the use of bathrooms by transgender citizens, the Charlotte, North Carolina City Council … [Read more...] about Charlotte, NC City Council Rejects LGBT Non-Discrimination Ordinance in 6-5 Vote: VIDEO
North Carolina Catholic School Fires Gay Teacher: VIDEO
Charlotte Catholic High School, North Carolina fired teacher Lonnie Billard after he announced his engagement on Facebook In yet another case of … [Read more...] about North Carolina Catholic School Fires Gay Teacher: VIDEO
Charlotte Pride Festival Draws Thousands
Thousands of people marched and celebrated in uptown Charlotte over the weekend for the city's gay pride festival, Charlotte Observer reports: The … [Read more...] about Charlotte Pride Festival Draws Thousands
Students at Catholic HS Reject Nun’s Offensive Speech About Homosexuality: VIDEO
Charlotte, NC Man Fired From Job After Altercation With Governor Now Receiving Help From Mayor
Drew Swope, a gay grocery store employee who had a verbal altercation with North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory (right) on Sunday wound up fired. Now, … [Read more...] about Charlotte, NC Man Fired From Job After Altercation With Governor Now Receiving Help From Mayor