Carolinas’ scores in for HRC Municipal Equality Index
Carolinas News Notes
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, in partnership with the Equality Federation Institute, released its eighth annual Municipal Equality Index (MEI).
Governor issues executive order
Carolinas News Notes
On Aug. 2 North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order directing the North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services to ensure that no taxpayer dollars are used for conversion therapy for minors, including North Carolina Medicaid and North Carolina Health Choice, Equality North Carolina (ENC) announced.
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.
North Carolinians unaware of HIV medication options
Carolinas News Notes
A new public opinion survey data released shows that only a small percentage of North Carolinians have ever heard of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis, or PrEP.
Local abortion provider concerned over Trump Supreme Court pick
Clinic in East Charlotte has faced thousands of protesters over past two years
By Calla Hales count, more than 18,500 protesters showed up at her [abortion] clinic last year alone. Each weekend, the numbers average more than 200 individual protesters in a day.
Quick Hits 05.05.17
Beyond the Carolinas
GLSEN will hold its Respect Awards ceremony on May 15 in New York, N.Y. Honorees include Ryan Pedlow, founder of Two Creeks Capital (Visionary Award), Ann Clark, superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (Educator of the Year) and First Data (Corporate Ally Award). These awardees champion LGBTQ youth in K-12 schools. Special guest will be Dr. Jill …
HB2 Update: the ‘bathroom bill’ is repealed in name only
Activist call repeal bill ‘HB 2.0’
The controversy surrounding House Bill 2 (HB2) sees developments every day. The anti-LGBTQ legislation, which mandates public restroom use by birth sex and nullifies local non-discrimination protections, has had massive pushback from advocates and allies.
Developments show continued controversy on HB2
Law’s repeal like a tug of war
The controversy surrounding House Bill 2 (HB2) sees developments every day. The anti-LGBTQ legislation, which mandates public restroom use by birth sex and nullifies local non-discrimination protections, has had massive pushback from advocates and allies. In the interest of keeping our readers informed, qnotes breaks down the avalanche of headlines and provides a brief but comprehensive breakdown of HB2 news.
Amid sports protest and proposed compromise, HB2 repeal is still contested
A breakdown of the events surrounding the controversial legislation
Amid an avalanche of headlines regarding HB2 and the movement to repeal it, qnotes is dedicated to simplifying the facts for its readers. For qnotes readers’ convenience, a brief list follows of the many developments in the controversy over HB2 in the previous weeks.
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