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What Happened in N.C.? Everything You Need to Know in 60 Seconds
As opponents of equal protections whined, "What about my rights to privacy?" Gov. Pat McCrory signed a quickly drafted bill into law to stop all LGBT protections throughout the state.
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What Happened in N.C.? Everything You Need to Know in 60 Seconds

As opponents of equal protections whined, "What about my rights to privacy?" Gov. Pat McCrory signed a quickly drafted bill into law to stop all LGBT protections throughout the state.

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