Tag: LGBT Issues

The circus act cancelled its three upcoming shows in the state following the signing of the new bathroom law. (Photo by Rich Fury/Invision/AP)

Cirque Du Soleil cancels North Carolina shows

Kelly Cohen · April 15, 2016 8:23 pm

"We hope the bill doesn't pass, 'cause we love playing in Michigan." (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Bruce Springsteen scolds Michigan for potential anti-transgender law

Joshua Axelrod · April 15, 2016 5:01 pm

John Kasich's remarks appear to follow the thinking of Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, whose stance on LGBT issues could matter in a contested reelection bid this fall. (AP Photo)

What would John Kasich say if his daughters were gay?

Ryan Lovelace · April 14, 2016 7:03 pm

"Everyone benefits from this common-sense legislation," Bevin said in a statement. (AP File Photo/Adam Beam)

Kentucky governor signs bill unifying marriage licenses

Anna Giaritelli · April 14, 2016 1:15 am

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, right, a likely NBA All Star next year, will not be playing in North Carolina if senators get their way. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Senators ask NBA to pull All-Star game from North Carolina

Kelly Cohen · April 13, 2016 11:18 am

Pope Francis accepted the resignation of one of his ambassadors who set up a controversial meeting with Kim Davis. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope accepts resignation of ambassador who set up Kim Davis meeting

Kelly Cohen · April 12, 2016 9:08 pm

Singer Jimmy Buffet and novelist John Grisham showed their vitriol toward two states with laws in which they are in strong opposition. (AP Photos)

Jimmy Buffett, John Grisham condemn N.C., Mississippi laws

Joshua Axelrod · April 12, 2016 6:34 pm

The bank is protesting a new state law that critics say allows for gender and sexuality discrimination. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

Deutsche Bank cancels plan to expand in North Carolina

Kelly Cohen · April 12, 2016 4:58 pm

Bryan Adams cancels Mississippi concert over religious liberty law

Joshua Axelrod · April 11, 2016 12:35 pm

Republican presidential candidate Ohio Gov. John Kasich would not have signed the controversial religious freedom law passed in North Carolina. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

Kasich ‘probably’ would not have signed North Carolina LGBT bill

Kyle Feldscher · April 10, 2016 2:47 pm

Bruce Springsteen announced that he is cancelling his show to "show solidarity" to the people who oppose the anti-LGBT law. (Photo by Robb D. Cohen/Invision/AP)

Bruce Springsteen cancels North Carolina concert over LGBT ‘bathroom law’

Meghana Kurup · April 8, 2016 8:57 pm

Despite the 2013 move to include the marital status of same-sex couples in the American Community Survey, neither of the two surveys ask individuals about their sexual orientation or gender identity. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Lawmakers push for census data on LGBT community

Anna Giaritelli · April 5, 2016 10:20 pm