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Last-ditch effort to add LGBTQ protections in Idaho foiled by Republicans
Democratic lawmakers planned to submit an amendment to an election-related bill that would have added the words “gender identity” and “sexual orientation” to Idaho’s Human Rights Act.
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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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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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Louisiana health contracts approved with LGBT-rights language stripped
The LGBT-rights order, issued by Edwards in April, has caused consternation with some Republican lawmakers who accused the governor of executive overreach.
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Arkansas city asks court to uphold its LGBT protections
An Arkansas city says its ordinance banning discrimination against LGBTQ people doesn’t violate a state law intended to prevent such local protections.
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Antigay North Carolina governor trolled on birthday with full page newspaper ad
A group calling itself Writers for a Progressive North Carolina wishes Gov. McCrory a happy birthday, with a healthy dose of shade thrown in.
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NH governor issues executive order against transgender discrimination
Trans state employees are now explicitly protected under New Hampshire’s non-discrimination law.