Equality Act legislation introduced
Beyond the Carolinas
On March 14 the Equality Act was introduced by Democratic leaders in the House and Senate, including out LGBTQ Sen. Tammy Baldwin and out LGBTQ Rep. David Cicilline.
HRC’s index rates N.C.’s LGBTQ laws
Beyond the Carolinas
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and the Equality Federation Institute released their 5th annual State Equality Index (SEI) and not surprising, North Carolina falls into the category, “High Priority to Achieve Basic Equality.”
HRC’s Griffin to step down
Beyond the Carolinas
The Human Rights Campaign announced that its president, Chad Griffin, he will leave his post at the organization in 2019 after serving it for seven years.
The confusing web of HRC hierarchy
Follow this simple HRC 101 to unravel the power structure of the nation’s largest LGBTQ activist organization
So how does the monopolist of national-scale queer advocacy work?
HRC must evolve
Guest Commentary
Let me begin by saying that I WILL NOT be attending the “local” HRC gala this year.
HRC co-chairs host gala in Charlotte
Organization’s leadership celebrates historic year
The Human Rights Campaign of North Carolina (HRCNC) has had a landmark year fighting for the rights of LGBTQ North Carolinians. Leading the battle against the transphobic House Bill 2, HRCNC isn’t missing the chance to rally support through their annual gala, to be held at Le Meridien Hotel on Feb. 4 in Charlotte.
Betsy DeVos: the impact on LGBTQ youth
Where does Trump’s education pick stand on the rights of vulnerable students?
One of the most controversial appointments thus far in the Trump administration, Betsy DeVos faces a confirmation hearing before she can take her post as head of the Department of Education. As legislators question the candidate to evaluate her fitness for the position, one issue that may get swept under the rug is how a DeVos education department will treat LGBTQ students.
Many speculate on the legislature’s plans for this year’s session
HB2 a hot topic for the new legislative session
As the new year begins, many hope for a more productive legislative season than 2016 produced. House Bill 2 (HB2), the controversial “bathroom bill” that sparked widespread protests for its violation of transgender rights, is perhaps the biggest issue being debated by politicians, activists, and journalists alike.
Carolina companies get top marks in HRC Corporate Equality Index
Eight get perfect score, while one gets a zero
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has released its 2017 Corporate Equality Index and Carolina companies have made the grade.
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