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Incoming governor doesn’t support national boycott of North Carolina
He shares others’ frustrations about House Bill 2, but he said the better way is to bring companies to North Carolina to “join us in the fight for fairness.”
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Outraged students protest in Charlotte after HB2 repeal attempt backfires
North Carolina failed to repeal its anti-LGBTQ law HB2 on Wednesday, despite Charlotte repealing its non-discrimination ordinance.
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What does North Carolina’s HB2 law actually cover?
Hint: It wasn’t just an attack on the LGBTQ community.
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North Carolina lawmakers meeting today to consider HB2 repeal
Are enough lawmakers willing to repeal a law that limited LGBT rights, including which bathrooms trans people can use in public schools and government buildings?
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Charlotte rescinds pro-trans ordinance, saying North Carolina will repeal HB2
Charlotte City Council will likely pass some protections for the LGBTQ community in the upcoming year, but don’t expect trans public accommodations to be included.
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Washington State GOP lawmakers introduce anti-transgender bathroom bill
The bill would amend civil rights law to block transgender people from using the facilities that correspond to their gender unless they have had genital surgery.
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Maine basketball uses game in North Carolina to show LGBTQ support
“Boycotting is one way to stand up to [HB2]. Another type of pressure is to go stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Duke and show our support.”
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Officials say anti-LGBTQ law cost North Carolina project with 700 jobs
A Charlotte Chamber of Commerce official wrote in an email that CoStar was rethinking Charlotte “due to all of the press and chatter over HB2.”
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South Dakota may vote on transgender bathroom access in 2018
A bill restricting restroom access for transgender students is also likely to be introduced again during the 2017 session that begins in January.
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Bathroom bill fight defines close race for North Carolina governor
The gubernatorial contest is one of the nation’s most competitive, with several polls showing a statistical tie.