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Equality Act legislation introduced

Beyond the Carolinas

Lainey Millen on March 22, 2019

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

Lainey Millen on February 8, 2019

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

Lainey Millen on November 30, 2018

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.

HRC must evolve

Guest Commentary

Dianna Ward on January 29, 2017

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

Maria Dominguez on January 27, 2017

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?

Maria Dominguez on January 25, 2017

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

Maria Dominguez on January 15, 2017

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.

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