Human Rights Archives — Page 2 of 16

NC faith leaders hold abortion access event in Raleigh as Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson continues to use his religion to attack women’s rights

By Patrick Zarcone / January 26, 2024 / Comments Off

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is a man who uses his Christian faith as a cudgel to bat away the ideas of women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, civil rights, religious freedom and social welfare.

Bills targeting trans youth are now NC law after Republicans override 6 of Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes

By Patrick Zarcone / August 18, 2023 / Comments Off

“The legislature finally comes back [and they] pass legislation that discriminates, makes housing less safe, blocks FEMA disaster recovery funding, hurts the freedom to vote and damages our economy,” said Gov. Cooper.

Rep. Tricia Cotham’s betrayal continues to harm the LGBTQ+ community she claimed to be ‘a champion of’ while campaigning

By Patrick Zarcone / July 17, 2023 / Comments Off

Since switching to the GOP, Tricia Cotham has shown she was lying when she said “I have been a champion of LGBTQ+ rights throughout my public service … I will stand strong against discriminatory legislation.”

Federal judge could block parts of NC’s extreme abortion ban; decision expected Friday

By Patrick Zarcone / June 29, 2023 / Comments Off

On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles indicated that she may put temporary holds on some parts of North Carolina’s abortion ban that is set to become law on Saturday.

NC Republicans have been busy this week hearing and passing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

By Patrick Zarcone / June 23, 2023 / Comments Off

North Carolina Republicans have been busy this week passing legislation aimed at making the lives of LGBTQ+ youth even more unnecessarily difficult than it already is for many in the community.

NCGA overrides Gov. Cooper’s veto of extreme abortion ban; law takes effect July 1

By Patrick Zarcone / June 1, 2023 / Comments Off

Despite the fact that four Republican members of the NCGA campaigned on not further restricting abortion rights or voting for extreme anti-abortion legislation, all four of them lied and helped override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the ban last month.

Gov. Cooper to veto NCGOP’s extreme abortion ban on Saturday; veto rallies to be held across the state

By Patrick Zarcone / May 12, 2023 / Comments Off

Senate Bill 20 includes new restrictions and requirements that many of the state’s clinics can’t (and shouldn’t need to) meet in order to stay open. Gov. Cooper will veto the bill on Saturday.

12-week abortion ban passes NC Legislature; Republicans who campaigned as abortion ‘moderates’ voted for ban

By Patrick Zarcone / May 5, 2023 / Comments Off

Senate Bill 20 includes restrictions and requirements aimed at shutting down abortion clinics, makes it harder for a person to get an abortion even before 12 weeks and resurrects previously removed restrictions.

NC Republicans introduce 6 bills targeting trans children

By Patrick Zarcone / April 13, 2023 / Comments Off

North Carolina Republicans are continuing to push the state down the path of right-wing extremism after unveiling an array of anti-trans legislation that targets children over the last week and a half.

6 NC sheriffs announce opposition to bills forcing them to act as ICE agents

By Patrick Zarcone / March 10, 2023 / Comments Off

Six sheriffs who serve more than three million North Carolinians are standing up against legislation that would force them to act as ICE agents.