Veto-proof North Carolina GOP advances transgender sport ban
Transgender girls would be prohibited from participating in sports that correspond with their gender identity under a bill that advanced Tuesday in the North Carolina Senate.
North Carolina Senate OKs limits on LGBTQ school instruction
“Critics say it would destroy the trust between teachers and their students and make schools unsafe spaces for LGBTQ and questioning children to explore their identities at their own pace.”
North Carolina Senate again seeking LGBTQ limits in schools
“Critics of the measure have equated it to the Florida law that opponents dubbed “Don’t Say Gay” and warned that it could harm LGBTQ or questioning youths who have unsupportive families.”
North Carolina Republicans Want to Punish Gender Thoughtcrime
“The North Carolina bill offers trans kids no way out, and no access to common medical care. Doctors who prescribe puberty blockers or hormones to trans children could have their medical licenses revoked, and would face fines of up to $1,000 per incident.”
North Carolina Still Allows Professionals to Practice Conversion Therapy on Minors
“North Carolina is one of 30 states in the country that hasn’t banned conversion therapy and it took an executive order from Governor Roy Cooper, in 2019, to prohibit state funding for entities such as treatment programs and churches that performed the practice on minors. “
N.C. bill would ban treatment for trans people under 21
“Transgender youth have the best chance to thrive when they are supported and affirmed, not singled out and denied critical care that is backed by virtually every leading health authority.”
How North Carolina Went From 'Bathroom Bills' to Equality Leader
“It’s incredible to think how far we’ve come in five years — and how North Carolina has been a major player in our country’s major shift toward transgender equality.”
North Carolina Files Pro-LGBTQ+ Bills Five Years After Trans Bathroom Disaster
On the anniversary of HB 2, a group of Democratic lawmakers introduced four bills that would provide sweeping protections to LGBTQ+ North Carolinians.
New protections could be coming for LGBTQ community in North Carolina
This week, a group of state legislators filed a package of bills that includes a full repeal of House Bill 2. The push comes five years after the controversial bathroom bill, which restricted transgender access to public bathrooms, was first passed.
Locked in Committee
“They either have to recognize that this is an issue that North Carolina, and its people, want to talk about and want to enact, or they have to start going on record as being against that.”
Democrats renew call for North Carolina to pass LGBT package
“North Carolina would be just one of many states to step up and do this. It wouldn’t even be leading the pack. We’re just asking North Carolina to join the pack.”
Effort to protect assault victims from ‘panic defense’ is NC’s next LGBTQ rights push
“I would do anything to protect any of my children and my grandchildren,” Autry said, “and that is one of the reasons I am so supportive with these measures here today.”
NC Mayor: Burr, Tillis Need to Stand Up and Protect NC’s LGBTQ Residents
“I urge North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr and Thom Tillis to look at the momentum for LGBTQ protections happening right now in our own state, as communities such as Carrboro and Greensboro take action to protect their LGBTQ residents. It’s well past time. “
Asheville isn't immune from discrimination. That's why Buncombe needs LGBTQ protections
“Since the 2020 sunset of the draconian limitations of HB 142, Greensboro, Durham, and Orange County have passed local non-discrimination ordinances. Now is the time for Buncombe County and the City of Asheville to follow their lead and pass our own LGBTQ protections.”
W-S city council must protect LGBTQ+ North Carolinians like me from discrimination
“We want to ensure that no LGBTQ+ person is made to feel the way we felt while opening that rejection email. We want to see our elected officials — both locally and in the US Senate — come together at last and vote to protect LGBTQ+ people from discrimination. It’s time for action. “
N.C. Cities and the U.S. Congress Should Follow Durham's Lead on LGBTQ Protections
“In the meantime, we’ll celebrate the wonderful news of city after city in North Carolina taking action. And next year, we’ll toast to our 40th anniversary knowing that our local leadership voted to protect LGBTQ residents like us.”
Congress and other N.C. cities should follow in Greensboro’s footsteps on LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections
“This year I have been prouder than ever to be a North Carolinian as I’ve watched local leaders across the state taking action to protect LGBTQ people from discrimination. A few weeks ago, the Greensboro City Council passed an inclusive nondiscrimination ordinance, days after five other municipalities took similar steps.”
LGBTQ groups see steady progress as more NC towns adopts protections
“Several North Carolina cities recently adopted protections for the LGBTQ community. Is Charlotte be next? County leaders have shown a willingness to make it so.”
Viewpoints: Lawmakers Should Follow Orange County Leadership on LGBTQ Nondiscrimination
“Future generations are counting on us to build a culture that welcomes everyone, no matter who they are or who they love. “
Our view: Reaching LGBT equality
“A Winston-Salem City Council member is seeding the ground for what we hope will be a fruitful conversation — resulting in effective legislation — in support of LGBT rights.”