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North Carolina Lawmakers Override Governor's Veto of 3 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills

The bills, restricting trans health care, trans sports participation, and LGBTQ+ content in schools, now become law immediately.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Vetoes Three Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills

The bills return to the legislature for expected overrides by Republicans, however.

N.C. A.G.: Gov. McCrory Is 'A Day Late and a Veto Short'

In a statement, Roy Cooper told Pat McCrory, "Governor, work to repeal HB 2." 

Lesbians: HB2 Encouraged Fertility Clinic to Reject Us

Two North Carolina women join the lawsuit against North Carolina's infamous anti-LGBT law.

North Carolina Law Doesn't Restrict Trans Restroom Access, Judge Rules

Activists challenging the law welcome the ruling, and their suit against its other provisions will continue.

Maddow: Why N.C. Is About to Get Its 'Pants Sued Off'

Anti-LGBT discrimination is costly, as the MSNBC host discusses with an ACLU representative.

N.C. Gov. Won't Fight Ruling Striking Down Anti-LGBT Bill

 "As governor, I will uphold my oath of office to respect these court rulings," Gov. Pat McCrory said.

Lawsuit: New North Carolina Bathroom Law Still Discriminates

The amended suit by the ACLU and Lambda Legal says HB 142 doesn't fix the problems caused by the infamous anti-LGBT HB 2.

ACLU Director Quits, Says Trans Rights Threaten Women's Safety

The former ACLU director claims her daughters shared a bathroom with trans women and that experience led to her resignation.

HB 2 Repeal Fails, Discriminatory Law Still Alive

Legislators fail to undo North Carolina's insidious anti-LGBT law.

LGBT Groups: Discriminatory N.C. Law 'Cruel and Insulting'

The legislation, repealing LGBT-inclusive antibias laws across the state, is "cruel and insulting," they say.

North Carolina Reaches Agreement to Protect Trans Restroom Access

The state can't limit access in buildings under its control, says a settlement of a case involving a notorious anti-transgender law.

Legal Effort Launched Against N.C.'s Hateful Law

The ACLU, Lambda Legal, and Equality NC are announcing a federal challenge to the legislation known as HB 2 on Monday.

Elderly N.C. Couples Demand Marriage Rights

Three couples with pressing medical issues appeal to courts to recognize their marriages before it is too late.

N.C. GOP Gets Transphobic to 'Stand With McCrory'

After facing backlash for passing a law eliminating all local protections against LGBT discrimination, legislators dig in their heels with a new website applauding the governor. 

Dave Matthews Band to Donate Proceeds of N.C. Show to LGBT Organizations

The band is donating part of its proceeds from an upcoming show in Charlotte to five local N.C. LGBT organizations.

Why California's Ban on Travel to N.C. Remains in Effect

The nation's largest state will not abide by discrimination, Assemblyman Evan Low writes.

Judge: Gay Teacher Fired by Catholic School Entitled to Damages

The North Carolina school fired the teacher in 2014 for announcing his wedding to his partner. A trial will now determine the damages he is owed.

N.C. Gov. Signs HB 2 Compromise Despite Criticism From LGBT Groups

The Human Rights Campaign and the American Civil Liberties Union both opposed the compromise.

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UNC Has No Idea How to Enforce Bathroom Laws

The university announced it will abide by the state's anti-LGBT law, requiring trans students to use bathrooms that don't match their gender identity. But how will that policy be enforced? 

North Carolina Gov. Alters Discriminatory Law -- Barely

Gov. Pat McCrory has signed an executive order making limited changes to House Bill 2.