“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 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.”

“The first North Carolina municipalities are acting to expand LGBT rights again a month since the expiration of a moratorium on nondiscrimination ordinances agreed to years ago as a compromise to do away with the state’s “bathroom bill.”

“Three North Carolina municipalities plan this week to discuss ordinances to expand more anti-discrimination protections to LGBT citizens.”