Republican Mark Robinson says ‘wickedness’ of marriage equality will lead to pedophilia as ’next human right’
He made the anti-LGBTQ+ comments during sermons at churches. It's not the first time he's made such bigoted remarks.
September 13, 2024
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Anti-LGBT Governor Still Losing in Hotly Contested North Carolina Race
Pat McCrory is the governor who signed the infamous HB 2 law.
December 1, 2016
New Anti-LGBT Law Now An Election Issue in N.C.'s Governor's Race
This fall, voters will choose between a Republican incumbent who stopped local governments from protecting its citizens and a Democrat Attorney General who calls that law an "embarassment."
March 29, 2016
In North Carolina, Democrat's Lead Over Antigay Governor Grows
Roy Cooper, who opposed the anti-LGBT bill Gov. Pat McCrory signed into law, is now leading by 7,500 votes.
November 18, 2016
Anti-LGBT N.C. Governor Still Won't Concede
Pat McCrory, who signed the notorious HB 2 into law, isn't giving up, even as his opponent declares victory.
November 28, 2016
North Carolina GOP Lawmakers Seek to Limit New Governor's Power
Pro-LGBT Democrat Roy Cooper faces resistance from legislators before he is even sworn in.
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December 15, 2016
Mark Robinson tells women to get their groins 'under control' in bizarre anti-birth control rant
"Don’t lay down and act like you’re making a baby til you’re ready to have a baby," the Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina said in an unearthed 2022 video.
September 17, 2024
7 Things That Are Everything This Week
Dante's Cove, Randy Rainbow, and Election Day!
November 4, 2016
Homophobic GOP governor candidate Mark Robinson is tanking hard in latest polls
Robinson, the first Black lieutenant governor of North Carolina, has a history of extreme rhetoric that's put him at odds even with members of his own party.
August 26, 2024
Bye: Pat McCrory, N.C.'s Anti-LGBT Governor, Concedes
Nearly a month after the election, McCrory admits defeat and says he will assist Democrat Roy Cooper's transition into office.
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December 5, 2016
Donald Trump Calls Republican Antigay Bigot Mark Robinson 'Better' Than MLK
The former president praised the North Carolina lieutenant governor who once called LGBTQ+ people “maggots,” “filth,” and “flies” for his oratory skills as Robinson seeks the governorship.
December 16, 2023
A Watershed Moment for Equality
The defeat of North Carolina's Pat McCrory proves that progress has not completely ground to a halt, writes HRC's Chad Griffin.
December 8, 2016
North Carolina Lawmakers Override Governor's Veto of 3 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills
The bills, restricting trans health care, trans sports participation, and LGBTQ+ content in schools, now become law immediately.
August 16, 2023
N.C. A.G.: Gov. McCrory Is 'A Day Late and a Veto Short'
In a statement, Roy Cooper told Pat McCrory, "Governor, work to repeal HB 2."
April 13, 2016
N.C. AG Won't Defend Gov's 'National Embarassment'
Roy Cooper issued a scathing critique of North Carolina’s transphobic law in announcing that his office will not defend House Bill 2 in court.
March 29, 2016
Departing Anti-LGBT N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory to Meet With Trump
Did McCrory finally concede because he may be getting offered a position in the new Trump administration?
December 6, 2016
Anti-LGBT N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory Signs Bill to Curb Successor's Powers
Democrat Roy Cooper, the incoming governor, says Republicans are engaging in a "partisan power grab."
December 16, 2016
N.C. Amends HB 2 -- So It Doesn't Impact Straight People
The state has also requested a half-million dollars from its disaster relief fund to cover the legal costs of defending the anti-LGBT law.
July 2, 2016
N.C. Gov. Won't Fight Ruling Striking Down Anti-LGBT Bill
"As governor, I will uphold my oath of office to respect these court rulings," Gov. Pat McCrory said.
April 20, 2016
Will a Post-HB 2 North Carolina Elect Its First Trans Senator?
Two trans candidates make history by filing to run for North Carolina's state legislature. Just three years ago, state lawmakers passed the nation's most notorious bathroom bill.
December 23, 2019
Obama Wins Kerry Endorsement While Republicans Jostle for Pole Position in Fluid Race
Presidential hopeful Barack Obama on Thursday won the endorsement of John Kerry, the Democrats' 2004 presidential nominee, giving his campaign a boost against Hillary Rodham Clinton in an increasingly tight race. The field of Democratic candidates narrowed Thursday as New Mexico governor Bill Richardson announced he is ending his bid for the nomination after poor showings in Iowa and New Hampshire, the first two critical contests where Obama and Clinton split wins.
January 11, 2008