Robinson, who has a history of anti-LGBTQ remarks, revived the 2016 ‘bathroom bill’ idea that sparked a public outcry and cost the state billions of dollars in lost business.
NC underfunds mental health. It hits trans kids the hardest.
When North Carolina lawmakers allocated $835 million to shore up mental health infrastructure in 2023, none of the money was allocated to meet the specific needs of trans patients.
Op-ed: My child left NC because of new anti-LGBTQ laws. Mark Robinson would make things worse.
As a mother, my journey through parenthood has been a tapestry woven with love, challenges, and unwavering support for my child. This Thanksgiving, however, marks a significant departure from the traditions we've shared for years as a family. Forced apart by North...
Biden Administration Announces New Measures to Protect LGBTQ Americans
The measures include efforts to protect LGBTQ community organizations from threats and releasing funds for new programs that will support the physical and mental health of LGBTQ youth.
The North Carolina Legislature Filed 6 Anti-Trans Bills—Let’s Break Them Down
Shortly after, President Joe Biden issued a proposal that would outright forbid bans on transgender athletes, although it’s receiving some pushback from transgender advocates.
Biden Signs Respect for Marriage Act, Providing Federal Protections for Same-Sex and Interracial Marriages
The bill’s signing comes as Democrats and LGBTQ advocates have expressed growing fear over the possibility that the landmark 2015 Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges—which legalized gay marriage nationwide—could be overturned following the Court’s decision to strike down Roe v. Wade earlier this year.
Senate Passes Bill to Protect Same-Sex and Interracial Marriage
The Respect for Marriage Act does not require states to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, but it does require states that ban same-sex marriages to recognize these marriages as long as the marriage was valid in the state where it was performed.
Mass Shooting at Gay Nightclub in Colorado Follows Surge of Right-Wing Rhetoric and Threats Targeting LGBTQ Community
Republican lawmakers and right-wing media figures have singled out the LGBTQ community with hateful rhetoric.