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The top 10 transgender stories of 2016
2016 was the year that “transgender” crossed from the unique and rare into topical conversations across the country, and around the world.
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2016 was disastrous for North Carolina thanks to Republican laws and power grabs
From House Bill 2 to gerrymandering to voter disenfranchisement, North Carolina landed in the national spotlight for all the wrong reasons this year.
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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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NBA, NCAA confirm their boycotts of North Carolina stand as HB2 repeal fails
Discrimination: still bad for business.
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North Carolina NAACP calls for nationwide boycott after HB2 repeal failure
A similar boycott of South Carolina over the Confederate flag lasted 15 years and cost the state millions of dollars.
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Texas lieutenant governor praises North Carolina’s LGBT discrimination law
He continues calling for Texas to adopt a similar measure, saying the North Carolina law known as House Bill 2 is “essential” legislation.
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Pro hockey team Charlotte Checkers create video message of unity amid HB2 upset
In a city torn apart by HB2 and the Keith Lamont Scott shooting, a local sports team decided a Christmas message of acceptance and unity was needed.
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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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North Carolina Republicans dupe Charlotte City Council, refuse to repeal HB2
After convincing Charlotte to take the first step and repeal its already nullified expanded ordinance, the state fails to make good on its part of the so-called deal.
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What does North Carolina’s HB2 law actually cover?
Hint: It wasn’t just an attack on the LGBTQ community.