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/end-of-summer-activism-ii 9/3/2010 - Here are three more easy things you can do to work towards freedom and fairness for all LGBT families in North Carolina. Two of them you can do right now (if you're not already doing them). No publisher shawn 2010-09-03T12:53:59Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/equality-nc-comments-on-federal-hospital-visitation-updates 9/1/2010 - Earlier this year President Obama cited the visitation provision of the NC Hospital Patients' Bill of Rights – which Equality NC proposed and got adopted by the state in 2008 – to use as a model for revising federal standards. Equality NC was invited to comment on the formal proposed changes to the national policy. No publisher shawn 2010-09-02T15:22:24Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/and-the-award-goes-to-.. 8/19/2010 - Equality NC Foundation is seeking nominations for its very first Equality Champion Awards, to be presented to individuals from across the state who are making important contributions to the LGBT equality movement in North Carolina. No publisher shawn 2010-08-19T18:16:44Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/end-of-summer-activism 8/19/2010 - As we move towards the end of summer, our advice for simple summer advocacy still holds true. There are always things you can do to work towards freedom and fairness for all LGBT families in North Carolina. Here are three easy ones. No publisher shawn 2010-08-19T18:15:17Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/we-thank-you 8/16/2010 - Equality North Carolina has met and exceeded its 2010 leadership giving goal of $110,000. Thanks to everyone who participated! No publisher kay 2010-08-19T17:48:29Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/may-we-call-you-captain 8/12/2010 - The 2010 Equality Gala will be held the evening of Saturday, November 13, at the beautiful Empire Room in downtown Greensboro, and we want you to help captain the ship! No publisher kay 2010-08-19T17:44:42Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/the-difference-of-a-year-.. 8/5/2010 - Equality NC is proud to celebrate the anniversary of the passage of the School Violence Prevention Act (SVPA). Thanks to all of our grassroots activists, supporters, and allies who struggled so hard in previous years to protect all of North Carolina's students, including its LGBT ones. No publisher shawn 2010-08-19T17:52:26Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/proud-to-be-you-me-lgbt-poc 8/3/2010 - Equality NC, together with thousands, celebrated gay pride at Charlotte Black Gay Pride and Triangle Black Pride. Thanks to the event organizers and all of our volunteers, visitors, interns, and allies who helped us and the LGBT community celebrate ourselves. No publisher shawn 2010-08-04T13:46:28Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/calling-all-sponsors.2 7/28/2010 - Equality NC Foundation cordially invites individuals and organizations to sponsor the 2010 Equality Conference & Gala, Equality NC Foundation's signature annual event for LGBT North Carolinians and their allies. No publisher kay 2010-07-29T18:17:07Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/ncs-sodomy-seven 7/26/2010 - Seven years ago, the US Supreme Court overturned all remaining sodomy laws in the United States in the landmark case of Lawrence v. Texas. Unfortunately, North Carolina's Crime Against Nature (CAN) law remains on the books. Despite the Supreme Court ruling, the CAN law is still occasionally enforced, and it's still used to stigmatize the LGBT community. No publisher shawn 2010-07-29T14:23:34Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/taking-a-bite-out-of-hate-crime 7/22/2010 - Members of the LGBT community can feel safer in North Carolina because the FBI is actively stepping up its opposition to hate crimes. The FBI has dedicated an agent to oversee the investigation of hate crimes specifically against LGBT people in North Carolina. No publisher shawn 2010-07-22T16:39:18Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/legislative-short-session-ends-well 7/17/2010 - Last Saturday morning at 5:32 am, the North Carolina General Assembly adjourned sine die for 2010. Because this was the even-year short session, many of Equality North Carolina's issue priorities weren't eligible to come up, but we found plenty to keep us busy. We're pleased to report success this year on our major legislative priorities, thanks to you. No publisher shawn 2010-07-20T16:26:56Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/we-are-family 7/14/2010 - Families everywhere are unique. No matter what your family looks like, you've got your own individual story to share. Those stories are the inspiration for the "Celebrating Our Families" blog, a new project of Equality NC aimed at bringing together stories from LGBT and allied North Carolinians. We're excited about this opportunity to hear your stories, and encourage you to contribute them. No publisher shawn 2010-07-15T18:05:30Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/taking-the-lead 7/12/2010 - Equality NC welcomes Jason Burgess and John Wood to the board, while Equality NC Foundation welcomes new board members Michael Woods and Jack McKinney. No publisher shawn 2010-07-14T19:27:10Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/victory-new-state-budget-includes-14.1-million-more-for-aids 6/30/10 - Moments ago the North Carolina legislature gave final approval to the state budget for the fiscal year that starts tomorrow, and Governor Perdue has pledged to sign it today. Thanks to our incredible grassroots advocates, Equality NC's constant hounding of the budget writers, and the great work of our partners in the NC AIDS Action Network (NCAAN), funding for HIV/AIDS programs was one of the few bright spots in a bleak budget year. No publisher ian 2010-06-30T21:33:22Z News Item