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An LGBTQ+ nonprofit in North Carolina was broken into and robbed over the weekend

Someone broke into the Campaign for Southern Equality office in Asheville, N.C., on Saturday, taking the LGBTQ+ nonprofit's safe.

17 Photos of the Trans Experience by Mariette Pathy Allen

The lauded photographer will have a special Pride exhibition at Culture Lab LIC in New York until the end of July.

Miss. Couple Creates First Record of Same-Sex Marriage

The couple's registration of their New York marriage license doesn't mean Mississippi will recognize their union, but it's part of a push for marriage equality in Southern states.

Couples Seek Marriage Recognition in North Carolina

As part of the We Do campaign, same-sex couples married in other states are registering their licenses with county officials, while unmarried couples apply for licenses.

LGBTQ+ Groups to North Carolina School District: State's 'Don't Say Gay' Law Is Discrimination

The Buncombe County district is violating Title IX by implementing the law, according to the groups.

Marjorie Taylor Greene bizarrely claims FEMA 'hates Christians' because it aids trans women

The conservative is mad that FEMA is using Hurricane Helene relief resources to "house migrants." Her evidence? A discussion panel from a year and a half ago.

What to Do If Unsure How to React to North Carolina

What does Mr. Manners think about the brewing boycott of North Carolina now that 61% of voters approved the same-sex marriage ban? Not too much.

Op-ed: Living the (Gay) Life in North Carolina

Eight years ago, former Advocate editor in chief Bruce C. Steele moved from California to North Carolina. His adopted home still struggles with equality, but he's adjusted to life among the "mushy middle."

North Carolina's 'don't say gay' law and anti-trans sports statute challenged by activists

The Campaign for Southern Equality filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, saying these statutes violate federal law.

Congratulations, N.C.: You've Made Me Scared to Pee.

A transgender woman in Asheville reflects on the marked shift she’s felt in her life since North Carolina passed its sweeping anti-LGBT legislation. 

Trump Is Reportedly ‘Weirded Out’ by Scandal-Plagued Madison Cawthorn

While the former president hasn't pulled his endorsement yet, he's reportedly asked if the North Carolina lawmaker is "f***ing his cousin."

The Secret Weapon Against the South's Assault on LGBT Rights

A scrappy young organization called the Campaign for Southern Equality is beating back the intolerance spewing from the nation's most conservative region.

Charlotte Mayor Didn't See Transphobic Backlash Coming

Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts didn't think there was anything radical about the trans-inclusive public accommodations ordinance her city passed in February. Republican leaders disagreed.