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North Carolina anti-LGBT law and sports
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April 18
The NCAA just awarded tons of championship events to North Carolina
N.C. will host almost two dozen NCAA events.
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April 11
Hey NCAA: North Carolina bill would ban gay marriage in state
One more reason to not reward the state.
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April 7
NBA says North Carolina again eligible to host All-Star Game
Zero LGBT organizations or leaders support this move.
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April 5
The NCAA is a fraud on LGBT inclusion and always has been
The NCAA’s return to N.C. shouldn’t be a surprise.
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April 5
NCAA’s dismissive attitude toward LGBT people can be summed up in one image
Organization falls for scam HB2 repeal in North Carolina.
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April 3
Houston Texans owner opposes Texas ‘bathroom bill’
State risks losing sports events if it passes.
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March 30
N. Carolina ‘compromise’ on HB2 enshrines LGBT discrimination
It’s not a repeal, it’s a sellout. The NCAA must not be fooled.
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March 27
NCAA shouldn’t fall for Texas ‘bathroom bill’ scam
Allowing exemptions would be to wink at trans discrimination.
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March 22
California ignores travel ban to anti-LGBT states so UCLA can play in the Sweet 16
UCLA is funding part of the trip to Tennessee.
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March 20
HB2 wound up putting Duke at big disadvantage in NCAA men’s tournament
Blue Devils lose what amounts to an away game by playing in South Carolina.
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March 15
HB2 stops Duke, N. Carolina from playing NCAA games in home state
Early-round games were to have been held in Greensboro.
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February 16
Texas Gov. to NFL: We’ll discriminate against trans people if we want to
The governor tells the league to butt out.
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February 10
NFL issues veiled threat against proposed anti-trans ‘bathroom bill’ in Texas
Future Super Bowls could be affected.
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February 6
NCAA set to ban North Carolina from hosting events for next six years, according to report
North Carolina must repeal HB2 to host NCAA events.
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January 25
N. Carolina women gymnasts wear pro-LGBT shirts at meet
The team and Nike teamed up for #BETRUE night
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December 22
After HB2 repeal fails, NCAA holds firm against N. Carolina
GOP reneges on deal to kill anti-LGBT bill.
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December 1
Univ. of Maine basketball team talks trans issues and visibility ahead of trip to Duke
Anti-LGBT law HB2 has generated discussion with the Black Bears.
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November 2
N.C. voters want HB2 repealed, but keep trans bathroom restrictions
Sports made the bill a national issue and next week’s election may decide it.
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October 17
Athlete returns to North Carolina to educate lawmakers on HB2 and LGBT equality
Ashley Dai returned to North Carolina, where she played tennis for UNC, to team up with Equality North Carolina, HRC and Jason Collins to talk with lawmakers about repealing HB2.
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October 4
PGA tournament director: The PGA opposes HB2, but Championship won’t leave N.C.
PGA Championship director Jason Mengel said the tournament is full-speed ahead for North Carolina in 2017.
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October 4
Another sports event moves from North Carolina because of HB2
Junior college association pulls baseball championship from the state.
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September 29
Two colleges stand by HB2, will not send teams to championships moved out of North Carolina
Two college presidents have announced that they will use student-athletes as political pawns to make a point about their support for LGBT discrimination in North Carolina.
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September 27
Cross-country national championship moving out of North Carolina
The NAIA cross-country national championship was slated for Charlotte, N.C., in a few weeks. Not anymore.
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September 26
Did NCAA deserve Lambda Legal leadership award?
While the NCAA has taken small steps, it allows discrimination against LGBT athletes and the firing of gay coaches. Lambda Legal thinks the association is a good example of leadership in our community.
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September 25
Colonial Athletic Association will continue to host events in North Carolina
The Colonial Athletic Association voted to hold events in North Carolina this school year while moving one event, the conference’s women’s golf tournament.