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A 3 1/2-year ban on new local ordinances aimed at protecting LGBT rights in North Carolina expired Tuesday, prompting gay rights groups to urge the passage of such measures now.

Allison Scott has waited years for this day to come. This day, specifically. Scott’s job is advocating for LGBTQ rights in the South, and for four years, her home state of North Carolina has prohibited towns and cities from passing new protections for queer people. Today, that ban is finally dead—and North Carolina has an opportunity to change the reputation it earned in the 2016 fight over H.B. 2, the so-called bathroom bill.

Equality NC and the Campaign for Southern Equality urge local leaders to pass LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections.

Equality NC & Campaign for Sourthern Equality spoke with The News and Observer.

This Election Season -- and entire year -- has been nothing short of a wild ride.

Remembering the lives of those we have lost and celebrating the resiliency of the transgender community.

It’s been a long and difficult election season with numerous disappointments — but also some incredible victories.

We join you in celebrating the end of Donald Trump’s presidency, a reign of terror that left vulnerable Americans fearful for their lives and safety on a daily basis.

Already voted? ENC staff, board members and volunteers are going all day today to help get the word out about pro-equality candidates at the polls, as well as phone banking and text banking.

Because of the courage and strength of Civil Rights leaders like Barbara, we now live in a world where LGBTQ people can be their authentic selves while running for office, and not feel the need to closet themselves in order to be seen as valid leaders within the public eye.

We are only one week away from Election Day, and the survival of our communities in the decades ahead hinges upon us all showing up to the polls in record-breaking numbers.

Research from Equality North Carolina and GLAAD reveals nearly a dozen instances where Sen. Tillis legislated against LGBTQ people in policy and rhetoric, including his current support for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.

In 2017, Danica Roem broke a political glass ceiling by becoming America’s first openly transgender person to serve in the U.S. State legislature.

We're deep into Early Voting and ENC staff and volunteers are coming together to help (safely) get the word out about our pro-equality candidates at the polls!

Last week, our community lost an absolute legend named Monica Roberts, who forever changed the media landscape.

The lieutenant governor is the only elected official in North Carolina with both executive and legislative power.

We’re kicking off this month by reflecting on the history of our organization’s Political Action Committee, known today as Equality NC Action Fund PAC.