A bill allowing public officials to opt out of marrying same-sex couples for "sincerely held religious" objections has cleared the state … [Read more...] about North Carolina Anti-Gay Marriage Recusal Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
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North Carolina House Debates Anti-Gay Marriage Recusal Bill
Happening now, North Carolina's House of Representatives is debating SB#2, a magistrates recusal bill which would allow public officials to opt … [Read more...] about North Carolina House Debates Anti-Gay Marriage Recusal Bill
HRC Warns 12 States ‘Don’t Repeat The Mistakes Of Indiana’ In New Media Campaign
The Human Rights Coalition launched a new ad campaign asking 12 state governors to reject bills that target LGBT people like the one Gov. Mike Pence … [Read more...] about HRC Warns 12 States ‘Don’t Repeat The Mistakes Of Indiana’ In New Media Campaign
Fatal Shooting of Gay NC College Print Shop Manager Under Investigation as Hate Crime: VIDEO
Kenneth Stancil III was arrested on Tuesday and charged with the murder of Wayne Community College print shop manager Ron Lane, for whom he had once … [Read more...] about Fatal Shooting of Gay NC College Print Shop Manager Under Investigation as Hate Crime: VIDEO
NC Gov. Pat McCrory Blasts State’s Anti-gay ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill: ‘What Is The Problem They’re Trying to Solve?’
Presumably fearing an Indiana-style backlash against his state, North Carolina's Republican Governor Pat McCrory has come out strongly against a … [Read more...] about NC Gov. Pat McCrory Blasts State’s Anti-gay ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill: ‘What Is The Problem They’re Trying to Solve?’
North Carolina Transgender Teen’s Suicide Mirrors Death Of Leelah Alcorn: VIDEO
A North Carolina mother believes that bullying led to her teen transgender son Ash Haffner's suicide A North Carolina mother believes that bullying … [Read more...] about North Carolina Transgender Teen’s Suicide Mirrors Death Of Leelah Alcorn: VIDEO
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
NC Senate Approves Bill Allowing State Officials to Discriminate Against Gay Couples on Religious Grounds
The North Carolina Senate voted 32-16 on Wednesday to approve a bill allowing courthouse officials to recuse themselves from marrying gay couples if … [Read more...] about NC Senate Approves Bill Allowing State Officials to Discriminate Against Gay Couples on Religious Grounds
North Carolina Conservatives Relying On Transphobic Robocalls To Defeat Non-Discrimination Ordinance
Though North Carolina Family Action claims to be a nonpartisan, “research and education” organization, the group has been actively engaged in a … [Read more...] about North Carolina Conservatives Relying On Transphobic Robocalls To Defeat Non-Discrimination Ordinance
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