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.
December 18, 2023
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N.C. County Official Challenges State's Marriage Ban
Buncombe County register of deeds Drew Reisinger is challenging his state's anti-marriage equality law.
October 15, 2013
WATCH: Same-Sex Marriage Applications Accepted in N.C.
Despite a 2012 amendment that prohibits marriage equality, the register of deeds in Buncombe County, North Carolina, accepted marriage applications from ten same-sex couples on Tuesday.
October 17, 2013
WATCH: Same-Sex Marriage Applications Accepted in N.C.
Despite a 2012 amendment that prohibits marriage equality, the register of deeds in Buncombe County, North Carolina, accepted marriage applications from ten same-sex couples on Tuesday.
October 17, 2013
The Lesbian Who Could Replace Madison Cawthorn and More Primary News
Lesbian minister and activist Jasmine Beach-Ferrara won the Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat from North Carolina, among several other LGBTQ+ victories Tuesday.
May 18, 2022
N.C. Gay Couples Register Marriages With State
Two couples shared a symbolic gesture toward marriage equality in their home states.
February 15, 2014
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.
October 23, 2013
WATCH: S.C. Mayor Says She's 'Being Crucified' for Antigay Rant
Mayor Linda Oliver's Facebook post denounced the idea of marriage rights for 'queers.'
October 18, 2013
School Bans Bullied Kid's My Little Pony Schoolbag
A child in North Carolina was being bullied in school, especially because of his choice in school bags, but administrators say his bag was the trigger for the bullying.
March 17, 2014
An Act of Defiance in North Carolina
Despite a 2012 constitutional amendment prohibiting marriage equality, same-sex couples applied for marriage licenses in North Carolina as part of the Campaign for Southern Equality's We Do initiative.Â
October 5, 2011
N.C. Official Ready to Issue Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
A former mayor of Carrboro is ready to stand on the right side of history if he's elected to serve as the Register of Deeds in Orange County, North Carolina.
May 10, 2014
LGBTQ+ Reverend to Run Against Far-Right Rep. Madison Cawthorn
Rev. Jasmine Beach-Ferrera is challenging Cawthorn, who gave a speech at the January 6 "Stop the Steal" rally.
March 4, 2021
How to Win LGBTQ Equality in the South
Rev. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara of the Campaign for Southern Equality is working hard to replicate victories in Virginia and North Carolina.
April 29, 2020
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.
February 1, 2024
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."
June 19, 2015