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Change and inclusion brings more ‘good news’

Spiritual Reflections

Rev. Dr. John Cleghorn on September 21, 2018

Unfortunately, while God’s love is plentiful and present, the church is often not on time in extending God’s love for all of God’s created children.

N.C. House leadership drafts HB2 changes, no repeal in sight

Jeff Taylor / Social Media Editor on June 28, 2016

N.C. House leadership has drafted changes to HB2 in response to pressure from the NBA, set to hold their 2017 All Star Game in Charlotte. The North Carolina General Assembly claimed Charlotte’s LGBT non-discrimination ordinance forced them to pass HB2, which not only overrides all non-discrimination in the state but also prevents transgender individuals from …

HB2 and North Carolina’s disgraceful slumber

Guest Commentary

Julianna Rennie on June 3, 2016

In 1819, American author Washington Irving published a short story about a man named Rip Van Winkle, who fell asleep under a tree and woke up 20 years later with a long beard in a completely different world. After its release, the story became wildly famous and has since been regarded as an acclaimed part of the United States’ literary history.

HB2 opponents protest, petition for repeal as NC GA returns for short session

Jeff Taylor / Social Media Editor on April 25, 2016

The North Carolina General Assembly returned to work in Raleigh today for a short session and those both for and against anti-LGBT HB2 turned out to have their voices heard. Around 200 people gathered on the North Carolina State Capitol grounds Monday morning, where speakers against the bill spoke out about its effects on the …