South Carolina Trans Teen Killed; Man He Met for Date Charged With Murder
Jacob Williamson was found dead Tuesday, four days after he left his home for a date with a man he met online.
July 7, 2023
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5 Years After 'Bathroom Bill,' Charlotte Again OK's LGBTQ+ Rights Law
North Carolina's largest city approves nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ residents, without state backlash so far.
August 11, 2021
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.
May 24, 2016
Dolly Parton Will Play in N.C. Despite Anti-LGBT Law
The singer says she will "address whatever I need to from the stage."
April 26, 2016
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.
September 7, 2021
N.C. Democrats File Bill to Repeal HB 2
"It is never too late to do the right thing," says Darren Jackson, lead sponsor of the bill.
April 25, 2016
N.C. Hit With $250 Million Job Loss Over Anti-LGBT Law
Another 730 jobs are leaving the state.
October 26, 2016
Beyoncé Puts Anti-LGBT N.C. on Blast: Y'All Means All
The Lemonade singer is encouraging fans to join a local LGBT organization's effort to repeal HB 2.
May 4, 2016
Michael Jordan and His N.C. Team 'Oppose Discrimination'
The basketball star said his team, the Charlotte Hornets, is "opposed to discrimination in any form."
April 27, 2016
North Carolina to Host 2019 NBA All-Star Game
Charlotte became eligible to host the game after North Carolina passed a "compromise" bill that repealed House Bill 2.
May 24, 2017
NBA Won't Pull All-Star Game From N.C. -- Yet
A decision now would deprive the NBA of leverage to push for repeal of the state's anti-LGBT law, commissioner Adam Silver says.
April 16, 2016
Atlanta Tries to Block N.C.'s 2017 NBA All-Star Game
Atlanta’s city council spoke out against North Carolina’s new anti-LGBT law, asking the NBA to reconsider Charlotte as the host city for the 2017 All-Star Game.
March 30, 2016
How Demi Lovato's Billboard Appearance Takes Aim at HB 2
Lovato sang her pop hit, "Cool For The Summer," while wearing a T-shirt that shows support for the transgender community.
May 23, 2016
Lawmaker Behind HB 2: LGBT Movement Is Like Taliban, 'Jeopardizes Freedom'
Those are just a few of the comments revealed in North Carolina Rep. Dan Bishop's emails.
June 11, 2016
North Carolina Governor Signs Repeal of LGBT Protections
House Bill 2 rescinds all local LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination policies throughout the state.
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March 23, 2016
Here's All the Business N.C. Has Lost Because of Anti-LGBT Bill
Passing an anti-LGBT bill has not been profitable for North Carolina.
April 13, 2016
Duran Duran to Play N.C. Show, Request Fans Sign an HB 2 Petition
The English rockers are asking fans to sign a petition and register to vote in N.C.
April 15, 2016
Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas Join North Carolina Boycott
North Carolina's new anti-LGBT law leads the young stars to boycott the state.
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April 25, 2016
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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April 5, 2016