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/news1/20080507b 5/7/2008 - Yesterday the Court of Appeals issued two rulings affecting same-sex families. These two cases now give us a detailed "roadmap" of what needs to be shown in a custody case between two same sex parents. No publisher ian 2008-05-07T20:59:24Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/20080507 5/7/2008 - Twelve of Equality NC PAC's thirteen endorsed candidates won their competetive primary races yesterday. Only Richard Moore, the group's endorsed candidate for Governor, failed to secure his party's nomination. Pro-equality candidates won races for the Council of State, Court of Appeals, and the legislature. No publisher ian 2008-05-07T20:44:58Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/20080422 4/22/2008 - North Carolina hospital patients will soon have a new right, ensuring that they can receive the visitors who matter most to them regardless of the legal status of their relationship. A new statewide rule will help ensure that same-sex partners and other loved ones will be treated the same as immediate family. No publisher ian 2008-04-24T19:26:46Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/20080415 4/15/2007 - Yesterday we announced that the State had adopted a new policy protecting state employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Already, the right wing is trying to take away our victory. No publisher ian 2008-04-16T13:41:45Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/20080414 4/14/2008 - Equality North Carolina announced today a significant victory in its campaign to end legal discrimination in our state. The 2008 edition of the State Personnel Manual, which covers most state employees, now includes a prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. No publisher ian 2008-04-11T20:42:35Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/20080410 4/10/2008 - Equality NC PAC announced today its endorsements in several contested statewide primaries. In the gubernatorial race, the group is supporting State Treasurer Richard Moore, citing his adoption of a non-discrimination policy including sexual orientation for the Department of State Treasurer as evidence of his support for equal rights. No publisher ian 2008-04-10T17:26:59Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/20080407 4/7/2008 - Equality NC PAC today released its endorsements in several contested legislative races in the May 6 primary election. These candidates are committed to fairness and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender North Carolinians. No publisher ian 2008-04-08T14:48:04Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/20080318 3/18/2008 - Executive Director Ian Palmquist's column for NC Policy Watch on the link between bullying and fatal violence in our public schools in light of Lawrence King's murder. No publisher ian 2008-03-18T15:05:59Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/20080312 3/12/2008 - Last night the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board voted 6-3 to approve a strengthened anti-bullying policy which clearly protects against all forms of bullying, including bullying based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. Equality North Carolina applauds the new policy and calls on the state legislature to pass the School Violence Prevention Act, House Bill 1366, which would ensure all students statewide would have these critical protections. No publisher ian 2008-03-12T15:56:49Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/20080310b Equality NC volunteers are working hard in preparation for the 2008 legislative session. We've begun an exciting new campaign to pass the LGBT-inclusive anti-bullying bill this year in the General Assembly. We’re circulating postcards around the state that ask state senators and state representatives to support inclusive legislation with sexual orientation and gender identity or expression enumerated in the bill. No publisher ian 2008-03-10T20:56:17Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/20080310 Equality NC PAC is now building its political war chest so we can make strategic investments in key legislative and state races in the May primary and general election. To this end, we’re proud and excited to announce that a number of our dedicated supporters have issued an unprecedented challenge: they will contribute a total of $22,000 to the PAC if we can raise another $22,000 by midnight on March 21! No publisher ian 2008-03-10T20:09:50Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/20080213b.1 2/13/2008 - The Equality North Carolina Board of Directors is proud to announce the creation of its first major gifts campaign, Step Up for Equality, to significantly increase membership in our Equality Council and secure larger gifts for our work. A strong committee has been formed to launch this annual campaign and has already secured $24,200 in initial pledges. No publisher ian 2008-02-13T18:28:47Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/20080211 2/11/2008 - Equality North Carolina is pleased to announce that it will be hiring its first full-time community organizer. The position, which will be based in Raleigh or Charlotte, will help us build a strong base of volunteers and activists to effect change in our state. No publisher ian 2008-02-11T23:13:14Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/20080122 1/22/08 - We announce with great sadness that long-time staff member Ed Farthing will be leaving Equality North Carolina. An attorney, he plans to expand his legal mediation practice and remain closer to his home in Hickory. No publisher ian 2008-01-16T19:32:51Z News Item http://equalitync.org/news1/20080911 1/11/2008 - As we start a new year of work for justice and equal rights, we took a moment to look back at the incredible things we accomplished in 2007 with the help of our supporters. From historic legislative progress to significant organizational growth, it was a big year for Equality North Carolina and our community. No publisher ian 2008-01-11T19:18:22Z News Item