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Because of anti-LGBTQ law, North Carolina’s loss is South Carolina’s gain
The loss of NCAA tournament games this year is expected to deprive the city of Greensboro an estimated $15 million in revenue.
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North Carolina searches for its New South identity after passing anti-LGBTQ law HB2
Once considered the pinnacle of the “New South,” North Carolina is now struggling to find itself again after passing one of the most anti-LGBTQ bills in the country.
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Another athletic association is pulling championship games from North Carolina
The National Junior College Athletic Association says it will relocate its baseball championships because of a state law that restricts the rights of LGBT people.
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Flip Benham says LGBTQ rights to blame for unrest after police shooting
Anti-LGBTQ preacher Flip Benham warns “blood is going to course down the corridors of our schools, our workplaces and our streets” if Charlotte mayor doesn’t repent.
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North Carolina democrats plan political comeback around HB2 backlash
Even ousting the governor who signed them wouldn’t necessarily cancel the laws Republicans passed or stop future legislation.
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Southern Conference doesn’t want to ‘punish’ N.C., so won’t pull championships
While the league “reaffirmed their resolute opposition to legislation that discriminates against any individual,” the conference is standing pat.
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N.C. House leader: ‘bathroom bill’ repeal deal may never have happened
The House Speaker’s comments raise questions about how realistic a proposed compromise was to end the monthslong fallout over the law.
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This North Carolina sheriff compared transgender kids to lice infestation
Sheriff Donnie Harrison of Wake County, N.C., is threatening to pull school resource officers out of schools unless a policy on trans kids is adopted.
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Major investors are joining the fight against North Carolina’s anti-LGBT law
About 60 investors representing $2.1 trillion in managed assets are joining the call for North Carolina to repeal its law.
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More collegiate sports tournaments are pulling out of North Carolina
The league will send a letter to Gov. Pat McCrory to express its opposition to the measure and call for its immediate repeal.