Everything New in North Carolina's Anti-LGBT Battle in 60 Seconds

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 Everything New in North Carolina's Anti-LGBT Battle in 60 Seconds
  Get the latest on how musicians and other celebrities are responding to North Carolina's hateful legislation, and how Republican Governor Pat McCrory is fighting back.
 
 Dawn Ennis 
          
          Apr 18, 2016
          
Dawn Ennis
The Advocate's news editor Dawn Ennis successfully transitioned from broadcast journalism to online media following another transition that made headlines; in 2013, she became the first trans staffer in any major TV network newsroom. As the first out transgender editor at The Advocate, the native New Yorker continues her 30-year media career, in which she has earned more than a dozen awards, including two Emmys. With the blessing of her three children, Dawn retains the most important job title she's ever held: Dad.
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Everything New in North Carolina's Anti-LGBT Battle in 60 Seconds

Get the latest on how musicians and other celebrities are responding to North Carolina's hateful legislation, and how Republican Governor Pat McCrory is fighting back.

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Everything New in North Carolina's Anti-LGBT Battle in 60 Seconds

Get the latest on how musicians and other celebrities are responding to North Carolina's hateful legislation, and how Republican Governor Pat McCrory is fighting back.

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The Latest

Supporters call it “fairness for girls.” A legal challenge argued that the wording conceals the measure’s targeting of transgender athletes.

The revealing moment is just one of the surprising moments in the new documentary, You Can See Everything.

The embattled WNBA player has become increasingly outspoken in her opposition to trans athletes.

LGBTQ+ stories deserve to be told .

More For You

Most Popular

“I love you too, sir. In a totally platonic way, to be clear. I’m the vice president, not James Talarico.”

The president fixated on Husted’s physique — and his jawline — during a meandering campaign rally appearance.

The Transgender Education Network issued a cease-and-desist notice to two text messaging companies on Wednesday.

Opinion: QWELL Community Foundation's Clayton Gibson argues that queer people must look beyond political and celebrity activism to build stronger communities, economic power, and lasting support systems.

Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan says conservatives are ignoring voters’ priorities while pouring millions into attacks on transgender people.

As the shock value of Trump-era bigotry wears thin, Saturday Night Live seems determined to keep the joke alive, writes John Casey.