News Briefs for 01.25.19
Beyond the Carolinas
News from across the globe for 01.25.19.
HB2 continues to Haunt North Carolina
Charlotte and the Carolinas: Facebook shuts down Franklin Graham’s page, Netflix plans to stop Wilmington production shoot
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.
Homophobic former Charlotte pastor denied seat in Congress
Around North Carolina: Democrats refuse to seat Mark Harris until small lead confirmed
When the 116th Congress was sworn in Jan. 3, there was no representative from North Carolina’s Ninth Congressional District.
Writing while gay in the time of Trump
A reflection on harnessing solace when life appears out of control
Two women had just kissed each other on the lips and were holding each other tight while in line for a photocopier at Park Slope Copy Center.
Evangelical pastor aims to criminalize gay sex
Commentary: Republican nominee Mark Harris nabs support from Second Lady Karen Pence to take House of Representative seat
As midterms approach the country and the scale of Lady Liberty continues to sway Left or Right, many concerning factors continue to weigh-in. Most recently, the U.S. Supreme Court added Brett Kavanaugh to the bench.
Patience, Love & Swedish Fish
On the UNC Charlotte LGBTQ+ Coalition
On an unusually warm night in February, 13 students squeezed into a small study room in the Atkins Library at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) for what would be the first meeting of the UNC Charlotte LGBTQ+ Coalition.
LGBTQ workers protected under the Civil Rights Act
Legal Eagles: A common sense ruling
The Zarda decision is a step to provide LBGTQ protection from discrimination in the workplace.
U.S./World: Community gears up for health awareness week
Beyond the Carolinas
The National LGBT Health Awareness Week, “Out Front for LGBT Health,” will be held from March 26-30.
