David Aaron Moore

Trump allows S.C. child welfare agencies to refuse gay adoptions

Regional News: HHS policy waiver could impact other communities not approved by organizations operating under ‘Christian policy’

by David Aaron Moore on January 28, 2019

The Trump Administration’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) gave an okay on Jan. 23 to allow federally-funded child welfare agencies in South Carolina to refuse services on the basis of religion. The decision came in response to a request made by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster last year.

Supreme Court takes action on trans military ban

Around the Country: Ruling will likely be temporarily stymied by lower courts in Maryland, Washington and California

by David Aaron Moore on January 22, 2019

The US Supreme Court announced today it would offer a temporary uphold of current U.S. president Donald Trump’s requested policy of a ban on transgender individuals serving in the military while lower courts continue to debate the case.

Anti-violence laws don’t protect gay couples

Around North Carolina: Non-co-habitating couples can’t request legal protection for battering

by David Aaron Moore on January 22, 2019

Despite the Supreme Court ruling, the state was left with an obscure law unlike any other in the the nation that prevents those in same-sex relationships and not sharing a residence from accessing protective orders for domestic violence.

HB2 continues to Haunt North Carolina

Charlotte and the Carolinas: Facebook shuts down Franklin Graham’s page, Netflix plans to stop Wilmington production shoot

by David Aaron Moore on January 10, 2019

The cloud of HB2 has continued to hang over Charlotte and North Carolina, not unlike the gray overcast skies and rain that plagued the city for much of December and early January.

Eric Trump says Ellen DeGeneres is a player in the ‘Deep State’ government

News of the Ridiculous: Lesbian comic and talk show host responds to accusation

by David Aaron Moore on January 9, 2019

It’s no surprise a man named Trump is fumbling around the internet tossing out baseless accusations. This time, however, it’s Donald Trump’s son Eric, 35, who fouling up Twitter with more fresh falsehoods.

Homophobic former Charlotte pastor denied seat in Congress

Around North Carolina: Democrats refuse to seat Mark Harris until small lead confirmed

by David Aaron Moore on January 6, 2019

When the 116th Congress was sworn in Jan. 3, there was no representative from North Carolina’s Ninth Congressional District.

First trans woman competes in international Miss Universe contest

Around the Globe: Miss Universe Spain is Angela Ponce

by David Aaron Moore on January 3, 2019

Late last month history was made in Bangkok, Thailand, when the world’s first transgender woman competed in the International Miss Universe contest.

The Year in Review: 2018

Transgender Issues at the Year’s Forefront

by David Aaron Moore on December 28, 2018

Despite an extremely right leaning political climate over the past year, 2018 saw a substantial drop in media coverage related to LGBTQ issues than in years past. That doesn’t mean noteworthy stories weren’t reported, however.

UNC Chapel Hill STD initiative impacts Chinese gay men

In the State: Pay It Forward’ program encourages increased testing

by David Aaron Moore on December 24, 2018

A program co-authored by Dr. Joseph Tucker in Chapel Hill at the University of North Carolina is having a substantially beneficial impact for gay men on the opposite side of the globe.

Virginia transgender inmate may be allowed name change

In the Region: State Supreme Court rules lower court erred

by David Aaron Moore on December 21, 2018

According to news stories carried by gayrv.com and Richmond.com transgender woman and Virginia prison inmate Bree Anna Leonard may get her request for a legally recognized name change granted.