Press Releases

For Immediate Release Nate Fischer | Equality NC | nate@equalitync.org RALEIGH – Today, a group of out LGBTQ+ elected officials and their allies released a statement rebuking anti-LGBTQ+ violence and hate. Today's statement comes at a crucial juncture. According to a recent GLAAD report, this year has seen over 120 threats or acts of violence […]

Our thoughts are with the people of Moore County, who have been harmed by this act of terror.

For immediate release Nate Fischer | Equality NC | nate@equalitync.org RALEIGH – On Thursday, Equality NC PAC released its fifth and final round of endorsements for the 2022 elections. This batch of endorsements includes leaders running for Congress, the NCGA, local offices, and school boards with contests on November 8, 2022. Equality NC Executive Director […]

For immediate release Shoshanna Carroll | Equality NC | shoshanna@equalitync.org| 919-213-1451 Nate Fischer | Equality NC | nate@equalitync.org Raleigh – Equality NC PAC is proud to announce that 82% of candidates endorsed by the organization have won their municipal elections! ENC Organizing Director Eliazar Posada said: "We are thrilled to see so many of our […]

For immediate release Shoshanna Carroll | Equality NC | shoshanna@equalitync.org| 919-213-1451 Nate Fischer | Equality NC | nate@equalitync.org RALEIGH – Today, Equality NC released the fourth round of the organization's 2022 endorsements for political races across the state of North Carolina. We are excited to continue to endorse equality minded candidates that have a commitment […]

Equality NC stands in solidarity with women, trans, intersex and non-binary people across our state and country that are reeling from the devastating and harmful Supreme Court decision that overturns Roe v. Wade.

President Biden signed a new Executive Order yesterday that will further extend LGBTQ+ protections and expand affirming policies across the country.

With this ruling, the North Carolina State Health Plan must offer and cover medically necessary treatments related to gender affirming care.

Equality NC is proud to announce that our organization will sponsor The Apex Pride Festival this weekend June 11, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Equality NC is also celebrating that this will restore Drag Story Hour to the program, and ensure that our community members in Apex have every right to gather and celebrate.

Today, the Senate Healthcare Committee passed House Bill 755 (North Carolina's so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill) out of committee.