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Dems announce historic six-figure ad buy in LGBTQ+ publications

This is the Democratic National Committee's first paid targeted LGBTQ+ media campaign.

LGBT Community In Charlotte Preps for DNC

An influx of convention visitors is expected.

Charlotte OK's LGBT-Inclusive Ordinance

But the state legislature could override it, as opponents object especially to a provision for trans people's access to public facilities matching their gender identity. 

Moby, Charlotte Church Turn Down Inauguration Gigs

The artists, who have both spoken out against Trump, join several others who've nixed performing for him.

Charlotte Council, Mayoral Candidates Back LGBT Rights

At a forum on LGBT issues, most candidates expressed support for an inclusive civil rights ordinance, after one failed in March.

'Bridgerton’s Queen Charlotte Is Getting a Prequel — What We Know

The series will center on the rise -- and love life, of course -- of out actor Golda Rosheuvel's gossip-loving matriarch. 

Charlotte Trans Woman Dies of Injuries From November Attack

Sherrell Faulkner becomes this year's 11th known trans homicide victim.

Trans Teen in Charlotte Runs for Homecoming King

Blake Brockington has spent the better part of two years winning over the respect of students, faculty, and administrators at his school. Now, he looks to cap his high school tenure by running for homecoming king.

Organizers at the DNC Hope to Bring Change to Charlotte

Young people in Charlotte want to use the DNC as the start of a local progressive movement that highlights matters of LGBT equality.

Charlotte Mayor Helps Fired Gay Grocery Clerk

After a verbal altercation with North Carolina's Republican governor that cost him his job, Drew Swope received some needed support from the Charlotte's Democratic mayor.

Charlotte Woman Becomes 20th Trans Person Murdered in 2017

The latest victim of the epidemic of anti-trans violence is Derricka Banner, shot and killed during a suspected armed robbery.

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.

PayPal Pulls Out of Planned Charlotte Expansion

As North Carolina's Republican leadership continues to dig in its Tar Heels backing the state's new anti-LGBT law, PayPal makes good on threats to reconsider investments in the state.

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Charlotte Rae's Memoir Discusses Gay Husband

The Facts of Life star is seeking a publisher for the memoir, which goes into the coming-out of her former husband, John Strauss.

Charlotte Won't Repeal LGBT Ordinance — At Least Not Tonight

State lawmakers have offered to modify the anti-LGBT HB 2 if Charlotte repeals its ordinance, but it won't be on the agenda tonight.