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NBA joins NFL in warning Texas that proposed ‘bathroom bill’ could be costly
The NBA moved the 2017 All-Star Game to New Orleans from Charlotte over North Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ law House Bill 2.
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Arkansas lawmakers are writing bathroom bill despite Repub governor’s opposition
A one-sentence bill was filed by two GOP state senators stating only that it addresses “gender identity and bathroom privileges” without any specifics.
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North Carolina governor proposes unpopular compromise on anti-LGBTQ law
His plan is facing criticism from both the left and the right.
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Lady Gaga, Jimmy Kimmel and other celebrities condemn Texas ‘bathroom bill’
Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lawrence, and Britney Spears have joined in too.
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Three lies former NC governor Pat McCrory told on ‘Meet the Press’ yesterday
He may no longer be a politician, but he still talks like one.
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Opposition to Trump, HB2 boost NAACP’s annual ‘Moral March on Raleigh’
The Rev. William Barber, state NAACP president and driving force behind the rally, portrayed Trump’s election as a right-wing response to recent expansions of equality and justice.
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North Carolina Democrats introduce HB2 repeal bills
Proposed legislation repeals HB2 and adds stiffer penalties for sex crimes in public restrooms.
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North Carolina governor says HB2 repeal is urgent
The Democratic governor said “there’s an urgency” to repeal HB2 before it causes more economic harm to the state.
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NCAA warns North Carolina: Repeal anti-trans law now or lose games for 5 years
A statewide association told lawmakers “our state’s sports tourism industry will suffer crushing, long-term losses and will essentially close its doors to NCAA business.”
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North Carolina Senate Democrats file another HB2 repeal bill
A deal between legislative leaders and incoming Gov. Roy Cooper just before Christmas to pass a repeal bill fell apart.