All posts tagged "north carolina"
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Historians move 2018 conference to Baltimore from Charlotte over HB 2
If North Carolina were a fictional character, it would be the Black Knight from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, shrieking, “‘Tis but a scratch!” while its...
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2016: The Year in Review
From the tragic shooting at Pulse to the tragic election of President Donald Trump, we take stock of the year just ended
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Anti-gay N.C. GOP legislature makes last-minute power grab
If North Carolina Republicans had a motto, it’d be: “If you can’t beat them, change the rules until you win.” Following the defeat of incumbent...
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Could Pat McCrory become the next Trump cabinet member?
Don’t cry for Pat McCrory. If the rumors are true, he may already have found a way to rebound from his re-election loss — by...
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Even Trump voters supported LGBT rights, poll shows
Even as Donald Trump was rolling to victory on Election Day, the electorate that elevated him into the White House was generally in favor of...
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Pat McCrory concedes defeat in North Carolina governor’s race
The closest and most expensive governor’s race in North Carolina history has ended with Gov. Pat McCrory conceding in a video message posted to his official...
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Roy Cooper’s edge in North Carolina governor race surpasses 10,000 votes
LGBT groups who supported Democrat Roy Cooper’s bid for governor of North Carolina are declaring victory on his behalf after Cooper’s lead over Gov. Pat...
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Transgender rights may depend on Supreme Court makeup
Transgender people's ability to access restrooms may rely on how Justice Anthony Kennedy votes
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Anti-LGBT aggressions tick up following Donald Trump’s victory
Nasty notes and flag burnings targeting members of the LGBT community are being reported in the wake of Donald Trump’s victory on Tuesday night. Coupled with other...
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Roy Cooper declares victory in tight N.C. governor race
It’s not over, but Democrat Roy Cooper is declaring victory over incumbent Republican Gov. Pat McCrory in North Carolina. As of 3 p.m., Cooper held...
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North Carolina politician comes out as bisexual
State Rep. Cecil Brockman came out after experiencing a homophobic attack in a restaurant
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North Carolina gay man defends voting for Pat McCrory
Dan Gurley supports governor's re-election, despite his personal opposition to anti-LGBT law
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Virginia newspaper trolls Pat McCrory with “endorsement” over HB 2
Poor Pat McCrory. He’s down in the polls, his social life is in the toilet, and has become the butt of jokes for defending North Carolina’s anti-LGBT...
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N.C. Commerce Secretary says HB 2 has not hurt state’s economy
McCrory appointee John Skvarla: HB 2 "hasn't moved the needle one iota"
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Pat McCrory tried to limit the extent of HB 2, emails reveal
McCrory had misgivings about HB 2, but continues to support it due to conservative pressure
