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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...

McCrory Still Pushing for One Change to HB2

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 27, 2016 | Featured, State Government

Governor Pat McCrory is still pushing for changes to one portion of House Bill 2. As the Charlotte City Council and the North Carolina General Assembly dig in on their respective sides of the HB2 debate, the ramifications of the...

PPP: HB2 Still Unpopular; State Divided on November Races

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 24, 2016 | Featured, State Government

North Carolinians still disagree with House Bill 2 and nearly every statewide race is expected to come down to extremely narrow margins come November. Those are the findings of the latest Public Policy Polling survey of North...

Elon Commencement Speech Focuses on HB2

Posted by Staff | May 23, 2016 | Featured, Higher Education

At Elon University’s Saturday graduation ceremony, CNN political analyst David Gergen began the commencement speech just like any other. “You should just be so proud and take so much satisfaction at how far you’ve come. You’ll...

More Bands Speak Out Against HB2

Posted by Staff | May 23, 2016 | Entertainment

Dave Matthews Band and The Lumineers will play concerts in North Carolina despite concerns about the controversial HB2 legislation. Both bands will donate proceeds from their shows to organizations fighting to overturn the law....

A Tale Of Two Moderates: McCrory, Spellings, And HB2

Posted by Aaron Keck | May 18, 2016 | Aaron Keck, Featured

When it comes to HB2 – or any issue – how you act can be more important than what you think.

Elton John Criticizes Pat McCrory’s ‘Ignorance of Trans Identity’

Posted by Staff | May 17, 2016 | Entertainment

Elton John has joined the growing group of celebrities and musicians speaking out against House Bill 2. Tuesday morning, he published an op-ed in “The Hill” which criticizes North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory’s “ignorance of...

Groups Seeking Injunction Over Bathroom Provision of HB2

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 16, 2016 | Featured, State Government

The plaintiffs suing the state of North Carolina over House Bill 2 have asked a US District Court for a preliminary injunction stopping the provision of the law regulating bathroom and locker room use in public facilities. The...

Laura Jane Grace of Against Me! Burns Birth Certificate in HB2 Protest

Posted by Staff | May 16, 2016 | News

Laura Jane Grace, the lead singer of Against Me! burned her birth certificate on stage Sunday night in protest of House Bill 2. The band was playing a scheduled show at Motorco in Durham. As the document burned, Grace waved and...

Feds Will Not Withhold Money Over HB2 Until Court Resolution

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 12, 2016 | Featured, State Government

Federal agencies will not be withholding money for North Carolina during the legal fight over House Bill 2. The Associated Press is reporting White House spokesperson Josh Earnest addressed the issue during the daily press...

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