News Briefs for 04.19.19
Beyond the Carolinas
News briefs from across the globe for 04.19.18.
Conservative southern law makers target LGBTQ protections
Legislation Roundup: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Some conservative southern lawmakers continue to introduce bills that would limit the rights of LGBTQ citizens and strip local governments from offering protection to them.
Orgs sue N.C. officials for healthcare coverage denial
Carolinas News Notes
Lambda Legal and Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF) filed a federal lawsuit against North Carolina officials on March 11 for discrimination in state employee healthcare.
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.
AGs file amicus brief
Beyond the Carolinas
New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, in support of a transgender student named Drew Adams, who is suing the St. Johns County School Board for discrimination.
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.
