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This bill, which passed the State House under cover of night, is a cowardly attack on the bodily autonomy of all of our communities.

Today, the North Carolina Legislature advanced two bills marked by government intrusion in healthcare.

Today the North Carolina House Health Committee voted to advance HB808, a bill that would restrict access to gender-affirming medical care for transgender people under the age of 18.

In the past week, 450+ medical and mental health providers in NC signed a letter opposing legislative attacks on the LGBTQ+ community.

Today the North Carolina House Health Committee voted to advance HB819, a bill that would grant a broad “license to discriminate” for a wide range of healthcare workers.

Today, the NC Senate passed SB 631, which bans trans young people from participating in sports congruent with their gender identity.

Today, the North Carolina House passed HB 574, a trans sports ban preventing trans youth from playing the sport that matches their gender.

Today, while trans sports ban SB 631 was being heard in committee, NC lawmakers filed HB 673, a drag ban that would make drag performances illegal on public property or in the presence of anyone under the age of 18.

Last week, our opposition in the NC Legislature introduced a slate of bigoted bills, targeting the LGBTQ+ community, especially trans kids.

And as I continue the work of seeing myself in this movement, I know the time has come for me to take on another role, that of building up infrastructure for our liberation. So I have made the bittersweet decision to leave Equality NC in late 2023 to continue my path of servant leadership to the scaffolding of this movement.

We are thrilled to announce Milan Pham as the new chair of our c4 board.

This week, the North Carolina Legislature filed a series of bills targeting the rights of trans youth in sports and healthcare.

Friday, March 31st is Trans Day of Visibility. It’s an important day for celebrating, recognizing, and uplifting the power and stories of our trans communities.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet directly with state representatives and staffers to push for more LGBTQ-inclusive policy.

We’re deeply disappointed and angered by the passage of this bill.

Today, the North Carolina Senate passed SB 49.