NC group changes Pride event name following 'nasty' response
Newton's mayor and local activists called out City Council member Jon McClure for his online comments about the Newton Pride Takeover.
APRIL 28, 2025
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California Blocks Travel to North Carolina Over Anti-LGBT Law
It's yet another blow to the Tar Heel State.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
HB 2 Repeal Fails, Discriminatory Law Still Alive
Legislators fail to undo North Carolina's insidious anti-LGBT law.
DECEMBER 21, 2016
Dave Matthews Band to Donate Proceeds of N.C. Show to LGBT Organizations
The band is donating part of its proceeds from an upcoming show in Charlotte to five local N.C. LGBT organizations.
MAY 24, 2016
Pearl Jam Members Raise Voices Against N.C. Law, Cancel Show
"We must take a stand against prejudice," says a statement on the band's website.
APRIL 18, 2016
Trans Activist Mara Keisling Arrested at N.C. Protest
Keisling was among thousands protesting the anti-LGBT House Bill 2.
APRIL 25, 2016
ACC Pulls 10 Championships Out of N.C. in Protest of Anti-LGBT Law
This is yet another major blow to the state after similar decisions by the NBA and NCAA.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
NCAA Allows Games in States With Anti-Trans Laws
The collegiate sports group has chosen these sites despite issuing a warning that states with such laws might not get to host championships.
MAY 17, 2021
Duran Duran to Play N.C. Show, Request Fans Sign an HB 2 Petition
The English rockers are asking fans to sign a petition and register to vote in N.C.
APRIL 15, 2016
Dolly Parton Will Play in N.C. Despite Anti-LGBT Law
The singer says she will "address whatever I need to from the stage."
APRIL 26, 2016
Here's All the Business N.C. Has Lost Because of Anti-LGBT Bill
Passing an anti-LGBT bill has not been profitable for North Carolina.
APRIL 13, 2016
N.C. Hit With $250 Million Job Loss Over Anti-LGBT Law
Another 730 jobs are leaving the state.
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Anti-LGBT N.C. Lawmakers Threaten College Sports Conference
A new bill proposes that North Carolina public universities leave the Atlantic Coast Conference if the ACC again boycotts the state.
APRIL 12, 2017
Athletes Oppose Anti-Trans Texas Bill
About 50 athletes have signed on to Athlete Ally's letter condemning the state's "bathroom bill," including (from left) Gus Kenworthy, Brittney Griner, and Aydian Dowling.
MARCH 16, 2017
Where to Shop, Not Shop
Donald Trump had a big effect on where LGBT people should shop this holiday season.
NOVEMBER 25, 2016
Ani DiFranco Cancels N.C. Show to Protest HB 2
Everyone is oppressed by North Carolina's anti-LGBT law, says DiFranco.
APRIL 14, 2016
Beyoncé Puts Anti-LGBT N.C. on Blast: Y'All Means All
The Lemonade singer is encouraging fans to join a local LGBT organization's effort to repeal HB 2.
MAY 4, 2016
Ringo Starr Cancels N.C. Show Over Anti-LGBT Bill
The Beatles band member says, "All you need is love."
APRIL 13, 2016