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Opinion: A trans teen reflects on one year of North Carolina’s “Don’t Say LGBTQ” law

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It didn’t take long for me to be forced to grow up. On August 16, 2023, just a year and a half after the passage of Florida’s ‘Don’t Say LGBTQ’ law, three bills targeting LGBTQ youth were enacted in North Carolina.
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Op-Ed: The North Carolina Senate’s only LGBTQ member on the importance of representation in politics

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When we talk about representation, it's not just about having a seat at the table; it's about the real impact we can make through our work. Having LGBTQ+ members and allies in our legislature means we can sponsor legislation that could truly impact our community. 
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Celebrate Pride Month with these must-read books

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We asked our colleagues across Courier Newsroom to share recommendations for books by LGBTQ+ authors. Here’s what they said.
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8 LGBTQ-owned NC businesses to support this Pride Month

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North Carolina is for everybody. Here are 8 LGBTQ-owned NC businesses that deserve your patronage in June and beyond.
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Op-Ed: The real reason we’re being told to hate Pride

Pride has been celebrated in the United States and North Carolina for decades now, but it’s meeting new resistance. Nationally, anti-LGBTQ demonstrations and violence are dramatically rising.
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Opinion: LGBTQ+ Pride and community visibility can save lives

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In June, we celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month. We find ourselves at a time in our nation when the rights and freedoms of the queer community are at risk. Pride is not just a time for parties and parades, it’s a time for activism. Pride is the reminder of what we are fighting for and the visibility that comes around in June can save lives.