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He Needs Gender-Affirming Surgery, but His State Is Fighting to Deny Coverage

A North Carolina policy that denies state employees coverage for gender-affirming care has been on hold pending appeal.

North Carolina Lawmakers Override Governor's Veto of 3 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills

The bills, restricting trans health care, trans sports participation, and LGBTQ+ content in schools, now become law immediately.

North Carolina Drag Show Postponed After Man Arrested Over Death Threats

The man allegedly made a fake Facebook profile to send the threats to organizers.

North Carolina School Board Member Censured for Anti-LGBTQ+ Facebook Post

He defended himself saying it’s his First Amendment right to “wake up against woke.”

Republicans Use Defense Bill to Restrict Abortion, Gender-Affirming Care

GOPers like to say they “support the troops,” but when it comes down to it, they don’t support certain troops.

South Carolina Trans Teen Killed; Man He Met for Date Charged With Murder

Jacob Williamson was found dead Tuesday, four days after he left his home for a date with a man he met online.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Vetoes Three Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills

The bills return to the legislature for expected overrides by Republicans, however.

Republican Urges Americans to Revisit Hitler and Stalin at Moms for Liberty Event

The sitting North Carolina lieutenant governor seems to think that what they wrote and said has been taken out of context.

North Carolina GOP Censures Sen. Thom Tillis for Marriage Equality Support

Delegates to the state Republican convention also objected to his vote for a gun control bill.

North Carolina Neighborhood Unites Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Church

Asheville residents decided to send a message of love and acceptance to their queer neighbors by filling sidewalks outside of Greater Works Church with chalk artwork during an anti-LGBTQ+ event.

This North Carolina Drag Brunch Has Raised Over $60k for Good

“Every month we pick a new charity to support, particularly those that help women, the arts, and the LGBTQ+ community,” the Artisan's Palate's owner explained.

Southern Queers: New Study Reveals the Reality of LGBTQ+ People in the South

While bucking some stereotypes, the study emphasizes the need for LGBTQ+ safe spaces in southern states.

North Carolina Democrat Joins GOP as State Sees Rash of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills

Tricia Cotham's party switch creates a Republican supermajority that could override vetoes by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.

Nonbinary N.C. Teen Wins $90k in National Science Competition

Linden James investigated a treatment for traumatic brain injuries in their entry for the Regeneron Science Talent Search.

Transgender Women Killed in Georgia, North Carolina

Destiny Howard and KC Johnson are the latest casualties of the epidemic of violence against trans Americans.

North Carolina OK's LGBTQ+ Vanity License Plates

You can now express "GAYPRIDE" on license plates in the state.

Are Anti-LGBTQ+ Extremists Behind Attacks on Power Grids?

The latest vandalization in Washington state occurred only weeks after one in North Carolina -- both left thousands without power. 

Volleyball Teams Forfeit Games Rather Than Face Trans Player

Girls' volleyball teams in Cherokee County, N.C., will not play again this season against a school that has a trans girl on its team.

Prison Guard Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting Trans Inmate

The transgender woman was in protective custody at the time of the attack.