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The Bathroom Lie

Posted by The Commentators | May 31, 2016 | The Commentators

I can’t believe, well actually I can believe, that our Governor said courts should interpret laws passed by a bunch of idiots. Is he looking for a cushy job after November? By the way, who is paying for all the travel expense...

Same-Sex Couples Sign Up to Get Married in Orange County

Posted by Staff | Oct 13, 2014 | Local Government

The Mayor of Carrboro and her longtime partner were first in the line of same-sex-couples that showed up at the Orange County Deeds office Monday for marriage licenses.

ACLU To Challenge NC’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 6, 2014 | State

Same-sex marriage advocates will ask a federal judge to quickly strike down the state’s ban after the U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear appeals of the issue.

Court Strikes Down VA Same-Sex Marriage Ban

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jul 29, 2014 | National

A three-judge panel struck down Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage Monday, a ruling that has implications for NC.

Amendment One Lawsuit Seeks Religious Liberty

Posted by Staff | May 22, 2014 | State

Attorney Mark Kleinschmidt, who also happens to be the mayor of Chapel Hill, is representing a local church in a lawsuit against Amendment 1.

OC Register Of Deeds Candidates Face Off In First Debate

Posted by Staff | Mar 21, 2014 | Election

In what might be a first for Orange County, a crowd of nearly fifty came out to hear from three candidates vying for the job of Register of Deeds.

Chilton: “I’ll Sign Same-Sex Marriage Licenses”

Posted by Aaron Keck | Mar 6, 2014 | Election

Former Carrboro mayor Mark Chilton says he will issue same-sex marriage licenses if elected Register of Deeds.

Levin JCC Hosts Social Justice Events

Posted by Staff | Aug 24, 2013 | News Around Town

The Levin Jewish Community Center announced the first new series of community events entitled JCC Conversations.

Teacher Transfers: Not Going Away

Posted by Staff | Aug 1, 2012 | Uncategorized

I have been writing this column for well over a year. I’ve written on topics as mundane as grocery shopping and as critical as the state education budget. I’ve written about highly emotional topics such as Amendment One. ...

Amendment One: All You Need Is Love

Posted by The Commentators | May 22, 2012 | The Commentators

Orange County voted against Amendment One. But it wasn’t enough. Even though a couple of weeks have passed, the pain still lingers. I know. I have friends who effectively have been told by the State of North Carolina they may...

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