http://equalitync.org The latest on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues and state politics in North Carolina. daily 1 2005-11-29T00:29:08Z http://equalitync.org/news1/plan-today-then-act-in-may 2/4/2010 - Save the date now for Equality NC's upcoming Day of Action on Tuesday, May 25. Join hundreds of our supporters in letting the legislature know the issues that matter to us! No publisher shawn 2010-02-05T15:20:41Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/as-the-world-interns-.. 1/27/2010 - Equality NC is pleased to welcome our interns for spring 2010: Jack Grote, Brant Miller, and Danielle O'Bryan. We also welcome back Aaron Camp and Hillary Waugh. No publisher shawn 2010-01-28T22:45:04Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/power-to-the-people 1/26/2010 - Equality NC is proud to present, in conjunction with UNC's Lambda Law Students Association, two power of attorney workshops. While marriage provides more than a thousand rights to couples, many of which cannot be gained through any other civil contract, some very important basic ones can be achieved with a power of attorney (POA). No publisher shawn 2010-01-27T14:44:47Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/year-end-grants-to-equality-nc-foundation 1/5/2010 - Equality NC Foundation received a number of grants in December for support of our education and advocacy efforts to secure LGBT-inclusive employment nondiscrimination protections in North Carolina. No publisher kay 2010-01-06T17:08:44Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/picturing-equality-i-we-want-.. 1/4/2010 - Equality NC is developing a new photo initiative to educate the public on what fairness is really about, and we need your help. No publisher shawn 2010-01-05T15:49:19Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/q-notes-names-ian-palmquist-as-2009-person-of-the-year 12/30/2009 - Equality NC Executive Director Ian Palmquist was named as 2009 Person of the Year by Q-Notes in honor of ENC's recent legislative successes under his leadership, as well as Ian's decade of service to the LGBT community. No publisher shawn 2009-12-30T15:33:23Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/equality-north-carolinas-2009-achievements 12/17/2009 - As the end of the year approaches, we take a moment to look back at what we've achieved together this year. Thanks to our amazing supporters across the state, we truly made history in our state and in the South. Our staff and boards are so grateful for everyone who made these victories possible. Read on for highlights from this amazing year. No publisher ian 2009-12-17T20:51:05Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/20091216 12/16/2009 - As the decade draws to a close, a new report shows the past 10 years have been a period of dramatic gains in equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in America. Two-thirds of the 36 statistical indicators compiled in A Decade of Progress on LGBT Rights showed significant advances, including sharp increases in the number of LGBT Americans protected by nondiscrimination and family recognition legislation at the state level. Just over a quarter of the indicators were negative, and two showed mixed results. No publisher ian 2009-12-16T20:24:04Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/mecklenburg-county-to-offer-domestic-partner-benefits-to-employees 12/16/2009 - Last night Mecklenburg County Commissioners voted 6-3 to begin offering equal benefits to same-sex domestic partners of county employees. Equality NC applauds the decision and the hard work of local advocates to secure this important victory. No publisher ian 2009-12-16T13:30:02Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/current-employment-nondiscrimination-protections 12/9/2009 - Equality NC is focusing on employment nondiscrimination as our next initiative. Currently, LGBT employees in the state have very limited protections. No publisher shawn 2009-12-09T22:19:47Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/local-follow-up-on-the-antibullying-law 11/25/2009 - The School Violence Prevention Act was a major milestone in protecting all youth in NC schools. Here is what you can to do to help be sure it gets implemented in a timely fashion. No publisher shawn 2009-12-01T20:13:11Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/world-aids-day-2009 12/1/2009 - Equality NC joins the world in marking World AIDS Day, a day to recognize and reflect on the more than 30 million people who have died from HIV/AIDS and the 33 million people living with HIV now. No publisher shawn 2009-12-01T20:11:52Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/reasons-to-be-thankful-from-the-2009-equality-conference-gala 11/24/2009 - This year's Equality Conference and Gala was a huge success, and highlights from it remind us of the many things we have to be thankful for. Be sure to check out the great coverage and videos of the event, too! No publisher shawn 2009-11-24T19:14:25Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/meet-equality-ncs-interns 11/11/2009 - Equality NC has been ably assisted by a number of student interns this fall, and here is a brief introduction to: Zack Ballard, Aaron Camp, Melanie Ellsweig, Durell Lefler, Jennifer Sheppard, and Hillary Waugh. No publisher shawn 2009-11-11T19:20:58Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/equality-ncs-palmquist-elected-board-chair-of-equality-federation 11/5/2009 - Equality NC Executive Director Ian Palmquist yesterday was elected Board Chair of Equality Federation, the national association of state LGBT advocacy groups. He represents Equality NC in the Federation, has been a member of their board since 2003, and previously served as chair for three years ending in 2007. No publisher ian 2009-11-05T16:59:42Z News Item