Filed under:
- Stream
:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/49283223/usa-today-8574200.0.jpg)
North Carolina anti-LGBT law and sports
-
July 24, 2019
Settlement finally reached on North Carolina’s ‘bathroom bill’
A U.S. court approved a settlement that changes North Carolina state law and gives transgender people the right to use gender-appropriate public facilities.
-
April 4, 2019
Gay runners in Raleigh NC find a home at two local bars
The Stonewall Run Club meets twice a week at two gay-friendly bars where everyone is welcome
-
May 9, 2018
It’s wrong to hold Women’s World Cup qualifying games in North Carolina
The existence of anti-LGBTQ legislation makes the decision a bad one.
-
September 28, 2017
Seattle Seahawks QB once moved his wedding to protest North Carolina’s HB2 law
#LGBTSNF: Colts and Seahawks have several LGBT storylines, including Russell Wilson’s wedding
-
April 18, 2017
The NCAA just awarded tons of championship events to North Carolina
N.C. will host almost two dozen NCAA events.
-
April 11, 2017
Hey NCAA: North Carolina bill would ban gay marriage in state
One more reason to not reward the state.
-
April 7, 2017
NBA says North Carolina again eligible to host All-Star Game
Zero LGBT organizations or leaders support this move.
-
April 5, 2017
The NCAA is a fraud on LGBT inclusion and always has been
The NCAA’s return to N.C. shouldn’t be a surprise.
-
April 5, 2017
NCAA’s dismissive attitude toward LGBT people can be summed up in one image
Organization falls for scam HB2 repeal in North Carolina.
-
April 3, 2017
Houston Texans owner opposes Texas ‘bathroom bill’
State risks losing sports events if it passes.
-
March 30, 2017
N. Carolina ‘compromise’ on HB2 enshrines LGBT discrimination
It’s not a repeal, it’s a sellout. The NCAA must not be fooled.
-
March 27, 2017
NCAA shouldn’t fall for Texas ‘bathroom bill’ scam
Allowing exemptions would be to wink at trans discrimination.
-
March 22, 2017
California ignores travel ban to anti-LGBT states so UCLA can play in the Sweet 16
California is funding part of the team’s trip to Tennessee.
-
March 20, 2017
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.
-
March 15, 2017
HB2 stops Duke, N. Carolina from playing NCAA games in home state
Early-round games were to have been held in Greensboro.
-
February 16, 2017
Texas Gov. to NFL: We’ll discriminate against trans people if we want to
The governor tells the league to butt out.
-
February 10, 2017
NFL issues veiled threat against proposed anti-trans ‘bathroom bill’ in Texas
Future Super Bowls could be affected.
-
February 6, 2017
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.
-
January 25, 2017
N. Carolina women gymnasts wear pro-LGBT shirts at meet
The team and Nike teamed up for #BETRUE night
-
December 22, 2016
After HB2 repeal fails, NCAA holds firm against N. Carolina
GOP reneges on deal to kill anti-LGBT bill.
-
December 1, 2016
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.
-
November 2, 2016
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.
-
October 17, 2016
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.
-
October 4, 2016
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.
-
October 4, 2016
Another sports event moves from North Carolina because of HB2
Junior college association pulls baseball championship from the state.
