18 of the most batsh*t things N.C. Republican governor candidate Mark Robinson has said
The man representing the North Carolina Republican party is a Holocaust denier who has often compared homosexuality to pedophilia.
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October 30, 2024
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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
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
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Vetoes Three Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills
The bills return to the legislature for expected overrides by Republicans, however.
July 6, 2023
North Carolina Governor Ends Funding of Conversion Therapy on Minors
Roy Cooper issued an executive order that takes aim at the harmful practice.
August 2, 2019
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. 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
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
North Carolina Democrat Joins GOP as State Sees Rash of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills
Tricia Cotham's party switch creates a Republican supermajority that could override vetoes by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.
April 6, 2023
Deal Set to Repeal Anti-LGBT Law in North Carolina
Gov-elect Roy Cooper lobbied for a deal that takes North Carolina's laws back to a time before HB 2.
December 19, 2016
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
Queer POC Appointment Yanked in N.C. Over Anti-Cop Comments
Democratic governor Roy Cooper withdrew LaWana Mayfield's appointment to a state board because she once referred to police as terrorists.
February 7, 2019
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
N.C. A.G.: Gov. McCrory Is 'Pouring Gas on Fire'
Democratic Attorney General Roy Cooper blasts Gov. Pat McCrory's latest attempt to keep the anti-LGBT law alive.
May 9, 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
North Carolina's Governor-Elect: It's 'Time to Repeal' Anti-LGBT Law
After weeks of a hotly contested recount that delayed results of the 2016 election, newly elected Democrat Roy Cooper thinks it's time for a fresh start.
December 7, 2016
War of Words Escalates Between N.C. Gov. and A.G.
Republican Gov. Pat McCrory signed North Carolina's anti-LGBT HB 2, while his attorney general — Democrat Roy Cooper — said he refuses to defend a challenge against its constitutionality.
March 30, 2016
Activists Declare Gov. Pat McCrory Defeated in N.C.
The Human Rights Campaign is celebrating the defeat of the politician central to signing the loathed H.B. 2 in North Carolina.
November 8, 2016
N.C. Gov. Thinks LGBT Backlash Is a Plot to Oust Him
“You’ve got to be politically naive if you think this is not coordinated by a very effective — a very effective — group,” McCrory told the New York Times.
April 27, 2016
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
HRC Calls McCrory's Support of HB 2 Compromise 'Kiss of Death'
As the bill heads to the governer's desk, the former governor shows his support for it.
March 30, 2017