LGBTQ
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Jennifer Balkcom’s AI ‘drag queen barn dance’ ad stirs local controversy
The misleading AI ad from Jennifer Balkcom has been widely condemned for its message, which suggests that associating with LGBTQ people is “an abomination.”
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Opinion: Cumberland County schools should follow Wake’s lead on book bans
In one NC county, school leaders have created a template for resisting book bans.
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Opinion: The grotesque indifference of Senate candidate Michael Whatley’s latest attack
Most North Carolinians are struggling right now. But Michael Whatley, the Republican candidate for Senate, is spending his time cyberstalking a trans teacher.
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Rainbow rundown: 6 ways to celebrate Pride 2026 in North Carolina
There are numerous ways to support the LGBTQIA+ community in North Carolina. Here are six.
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Meet Queen Suzie, the Bible Belt’s biggest ally
From the Bible Belt to New York City, Suzanne Graydon chronicles a decades-long allyship that reshaped her understanding of faith.
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How NC LGBTQ+ organizations are adjusting after Trump eliminates mental health hotline option
NC, LGBTQ+ organizations adjust after the Trump administration eliminated the 988 hotline option for specialized mental health services.
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Opinion: A North Carolina woman on love and loss 10 years after Obergefell cleared same-sex marriage
June 26 is the 10-year anniversary of the US Supreme Court’s Obergefell decision, which cleared same-sex marriage nationwide in America. A North Carolina woman talks about how the decision impacted her life.
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2025 Pride Guide to North Carolina’s biggest festivals & events
North Carolina celebrates 2025 Pride in June, August, and September this year. Here’s what you need to know about some of the biggest festivals and events.
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Opinion: Senator Overcash, you know me. Why are you erasing me?
Dear Senator Overcash: I shouldn’t need to re-introduce myself to you, but I’m Paige Sullivan. I’m a native and lifelong resident of North Carolina. I’m also transgender and a former classmate of yours.
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Op-Ed: Donald Trump is betting his anti-trans culture war wins on Election Day
Trump is the first candidate in history to launch general election attack ads on transgender and drag issues, according to The Bulwark.
