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Could courthouses provide the blueprint for safe transgender bathrooms?

As states move to exclude trans people from using certain public spaces, courtroom accessibility is key to ensuring that jury pools reflect the makeup of the country, experts say.

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.

White House: N.C. Won't Lose Federal Funds -- Yet

The federal government won't withhold funding while the court battle over the state's anti-LGBT law plays out.

The New Numbers on What N.C. Is Losing

The state has already lost billions of dollars in business that went elsewhere.

North Carolina Gov. Alters Discriminatory Law -- Barely

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

Pat McCrory Says Good News Is 'HRC Lost the Battle'

The former governor of North Carolina appears to be happy that the largest LGBT rights group in the country was not able to get a full repeal of HB 2. 

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.

CEO of Etsy, Who Grew up in N.C., Wants HB 2 Repealed

Chad Dickerson joins two local LGBT organizations to raise money to fight the anti-LGBT law.

Boston Cancels 3 Shows in N.C. Over Anti-LGBT Law

The iconic classic rock band announced today that it is refusing to play any shows in North Carolina in protest of an anti-LGBT law.

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Charlotte became eligible to host the game after North Carolina passed a "compromise" bill that repealed House Bill 2. 

On Meet the Press, N.C. Gov. Defends Anti-LGBT Law

Pat McCrory claims the discriminatory law was a reaction to the city of Charlotte's "government overreach."

L.A. Bans Official Travel to North Carolina, Mississippi

"We have seen both of these states pass legislation that betray the basic rights to equal protection and self-expression that all Americans are guaranteed by the Constitution," says Mayor Eric Garcetti.

New Rules Welcomed for Married LGBT Seniors on Medicare

Legally married same-sex couples are now eligible for the same benefits and spousal placement offered to straight couples in nursing homes that accept Medicare.

Obama Responds to U.K. Travel Warning on Antigay U.S. States

President Obama reassured travelers that they are welcome in the "beautiful states" of Mississippi and North Carolina. 

North Carolina Town Adopts LGBTQ-Inclusive Law After State Ban Lifts

Hillsborough became the first town in North Carolina to enact an inclusive nondiscrimination law after the expiration of a state ban.

Dolly Parton Will Play in N.C. Despite Anti-LGBT Law

The singer says she will "address whatever I need to from the stage."

N.C. Gov.: Feds Lack Authority to Set Trans Student Policy

Pat McCrory lashes out at the Obama administration's directive.

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NBA Lifts Ban on North Carolina

With HB 2 "repealed," Charlotte will get a chance to host the All-Star Game in 2019.

'Bathroom Bill' Mastermind Wins N.C. GOP House Primary

Dan Bishop, who thinks Democrats promote socialism and infanticide, is running in a special election after a previous vote was scrapped due to fraud.

Anti-LGBT N.C. Lawmakers Threaten College Sports Conference

A new bill proposes that North Carolina public universities leave the Atlantic Coast Conference if the ACC again boycotts the state.