North Carolina Residents React To NCAA Decision To Pull Postseason Games
North Carolinians are reacting to the news that the NCAA has decided to move all championship tournament games originally scheduled to take place in North Carolina.
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As NCAA Pulls Tournaments, Greensboro Takes A Hit
On Monday night, the NCAA announced plans to relocate all championship tournament games that were originally scheduled to take place in North Carolina.
Podcast Extra: Juan Gabriel And The Tricky Conversation About Sexual Identity
Many remembrances of Mexican vocalist Juan Gabriel suggested that he overcame homophobia in Mexico to achieve super-stardom. The reality is a bit more complicated.
When The U.S. Backs Gay And Lesbian Rights In Africa, Is There A Backlash?
For the past four years, the U.S. government has engaged in an ambitious campaign for LGBT rights around the world. But American support can be a double-edged sword.
After Pulse Shooting, LGBT Folks Of Color Worry About Increased Police Attention
Some LGBT activists worry that more police presence won't protect them from vigilante violence — and might actually make these events less safe for the communities they serve.
House Bill 2 Opponents Ask Judge To Block Bathroom Provision
Opponents of North Carolina's House Bill 2 asked a federal judge Monday to block a key provision of the law – the part that dictates which bathroom a transgender person must use.
NBA Will Pull 2017 All-Stars Game From Charlotte Over N.C. 'Bathroom Bill'
The controversial state law limits civil rights protections for LGBT people; the league says it can't host the All-Star game in that climate. A new location for the game hasn't yet been announced.
For LGBTQ Students, Author Says, Safety Is 'Not Enough'
Safety for LGBTQ students is critical, but inclusive policies shouldn't stop there, author Michael Sadowski argues in his new book.
Legislature Wraps Up With Budget Adjustment, Little Movement on HB2
The North Carolina General Assembly is finishing its latest session, capping it off with an overwhelming “yes” on a $22.3 billion dollar spending plan.
Judge Blocks Mississippi Law Protecting Religious Objections To Gay Marriage
Late Thursday night, shortly before the controversial law was set to take effect, a federal judge ruled it unconstitutional. He called it an "attempt to put LGBT citizens back in their place."