Charlotte was named the host city for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game on Wednesday by the league, which moved this year’s contest from the North Carolina city over a controversial law that has been repealed. The 68th NBA All-Star Game will be played at the home of the Charlotte Hornets on February 17, 2019. This … Read more
Legislative leaders in North Carolina have reached a deal to repeal a law that bans transgender people from using public bathrooms of their gender identity, but rights activists warn it fails to assure state-wide protections. The so-called “bathroom bill,” which has drawn intense controversy since it was debated in 2015 and narrowly passed by the … Read more
A late-night deal has been reached in North Carolina to repeal a controversial law that limits protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. A key element banned transgender people from using restrooms in accordance with their chosen gender, earning the measure the “bathroom law” tag. The deal came hours before the state was … Read more
Lawmakers in the US state of North Carolina have reached an agreement to repeal a controversial law setting rules on which bathrooms transgender people can use in public buildings. But the deal reported by US media still has to pass a series of hurdles in the state legislature on Thursday. And gay and lesbian groups … Read more