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.
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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.
August 16 2023 9:35 PM
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.
July 31 2023 10:22 AM
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.”
July 18 2023 1:00 PM
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.
July 14 2023 2:15 PM
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.
July 07 2023 3:04 PM
What States Have the Most Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes?
A report by the ADL and GLAAD tracked the U.S. states with the most anti-LGBTQ+ incidents in the last year.
July 07 2023 12:53 PM
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Vetoes Three Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills
The bills return to the legislature for expected overrides by Republicans, however.
July 06 2023 6:57 PM
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.
July 05 2023 6:28 PM
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.
June 12 2023 4:25 PM
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.
June 07 2023 10:30 AM
North Carolina's Virulently Anti-LGBTQ+ Lt. Gov. Runs for Governor
Republican Mark Robinson has called LGBTQ+ people "filth," "maggots," and "flies."
April 25 2023 2:44 PM
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.
April 25 2023 1:00 PM
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.
April 13 2023 10:55 AM
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.
April 06 2023 3:10 PM
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.
March 16 2023 4:02 PM
Arkansas Seeks to Criminalize Trans People's Restroom Use
Under a bill advancing in the state, they could be charged with misdemeanor sexual indecency with a child in certain circumstances.
March 07 2023 8:09 PM
Transgender Women Killed in Georgia, North Carolina
Destiny Howard and KC Johnson are the latest casualties of the epidemic of violence against trans Americans.
January 26 2023 7:00 AM