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North Carolina lawmakers won’t publicly commit to ‘bathroom bill’ repeal
Only 12 of 50 state senators and 40 of 118 current House members said they support abolishing the law, nearly all of them Democrats.
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UNC president: We’re having problems filling jobs because of new anti-LGBT law
Recruited candidates have ruled out moving to North Carolina because of the law, and she’s unaware of any academic talent embracing a move because of it.
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NC governor: Talks continue with GOP to repeal anti-transgender law HB2
A deal with legislative leaders to repeal a bill that directs which bathrooms transgender people can use in some buildings is still possible
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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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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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North Carolina poised to repeal anti-LGBTQ law on Wednesday
Undoing the law would be a step toward mending political divisions that remain raw well after Election Day.
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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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NC Republicans make unprecedented power grab to limit new governor’s authority
16 protestors were arrested and led away in plastic handcuffs, with supporters in the nearby rotunda chanting, “This is what democracy looks like.”
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Incoming North Carolina governor says repealing anti-LGBT law is a priority
Just a few GOP lawmakers now say they want the bill repealed, but Cooper believes more would be willing as the fallout of a national outcry continues to impact the state.
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NC governor’s race drama continues as Democrat Cooper picks transition team
It looks like signing anti-LGBTQ House Bill 2 into law has cost Gov. Pat McCrory his reelection bid in North Carolina, and Roy Cooper is ready to officially become governor.