North Carolina State Senator: 'Keep Our State Straight' (Video)

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North Carolina State Senator: 'Keep Our State Straight'
Republican Buck Newton, who is nominated to be North Carolina's next attorney general, made that controversial comment in a speech to supporters of the anti-LGBT law HB2.
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North Carolina State Senator: 'Keep Our State Straight'

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North Carolina State Senator: 'Keep Our State Straight'

Republican Buck Newton, who is nominated to be North Carolina's next attorney general, made that controversial comment in a speech to supporters of the anti-LGBT law HB2.

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Ms. Demure says the bill could reach beyond nightlife, affecting Pride, youth events, and public life.

He also struggled with what a "corner store" is at the Las Vegas event.

The couple announced the decision in a joint Instagram post.

Lawmakers say exclusionary provisions risk collapsing a once-bipartisan effort to build the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.

LGBTQ+ stories deserve to betold.

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Most Popular

The gay model has set up a GoFundMe to help with medical bills following the "terrifying" attack.

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Clavicular was hospitalized after a suspected overdose during a Miami livestream, and everyone could watch it happen.

The "looksmaxxing" influencer even insulted the 60 Minutes interviewer before his sudden departure.

The award-winning model says his banishment was the worst day of his life.

Baristas say removing Pride flags sends the wrong message and are organizing to bring them back.