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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.

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

This Election Season -- and entire year -- has been nothing short of a wild ride. In all, Equality North Carolina endorsed 147 candidates from the Governor's office down to local races all across our state. It was a thrill to not only support these incredible pro-equality folks, but to see the ways our supporters […]

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.