April 26, 2016 – 6:50 am
Why? Well, for one thing, no one could show they were actually harmed or unduly stopped from voting due to the law (AP) Lawsuits challenging changes to North Carolina’s election law failed to show it hampered the ability of minority voters to exercise political power, a federal judge ruled Monday in dismissing the cases. U.S. […]
April 22, 2016 – 4:04 pm
I didn’t bother mentioning this yesterday,  because, quite frankly there’s only so much of this issue I really care about. This is what he said Thursday, on MSNBC “North Carolina did something that was very strong, and they are paying a big price and there’s a lot of problems,” responded Trump. “North Carolina, what they are […]
April 19, 2016 – 8:17 am
Another group taking a Brave Stance (WNCN) The fallout from North Carolina’s passing of House Bill 2 continued Monday, with rock bands Pearl Jam and Boston dropping in North Carolina. Pearl Jam was scheduled to play in Raleigh Wednesday night. “The HB2 law that was recently passed is a despicable piece of legislation that encourages […]
April 17, 2016 – 8:04 am
Yet another company playing the “oh, look at us, we’re so progressive and aware” (WRAL) Renowned acrobatic troupe Cirque du Soleil said Friday that it is canceling all of its shows in North Carolina because of the state’s new law setting discrimination policy. “Cirque du Soleil strongly believes in diversity and equality for every individual […]
April 13, 2016 – 5:46 pm
This is an interesting situation. When Akiel Denkins was shot and killed by a Raleigh police officer, it was immediately assumed that this was raaaaacism, and the local media, and even some national media, went right along, publishing 2nd hand hearsay claiming that he was shot in the back while running away. Because he was […]
April 13, 2016 – 8:00 am
This is what a good leader does: listens to people, and solves some of the issues. There were a few points in HB2 which concerned people ….. well, the entire thing freaked out Leftists, who, for some reason, are super concerned about allowing those few gender confused people out their to share bathrooms with Other […]
April 12, 2016 – 7:48 am
Yet another bunch of leftists who fail to understand the law itself. But, is this really about protesting? (Huffington Post) There’s a new kink in North Carolina’s LGBT controversy: A popular porn website is banning all computers from “The Tar Heel State.†XHamster.com has been refusing to serve anyone from North Carolina since 12:30 p.m. […]
April 9, 2016 – 8:12 am
Bruce Springsteen decides to belatedly join the “pro-gender confused in whatever bathroom/shower/locker room they choose that day” crowd (WTVD) Bruce Springsteen canceled Sunday’s concert in Greensboro, citing HB2 and the rights of LGBT citizens. Springsteen wrote in a statement to fans that the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act is “an attempt by people who […]
April 7, 2016 – 4:48 pm
Apparently, it’s a day for lists of questions. Let’s jump into another Via @DailySignal's @KatrinaTrinko: 8 Questions for @PayPal on Its Decision to Boycott N. Carolina https://t.co/aTcxiLDc2Y #ncpol #ncga #HB2 — Sister Toldjah ???? (@sistertoldjah) April 7, 2016 Here’s bit from the article Mr. Schulman, On Tuesday, you announced PayPal, where you are the president […]
April 3, 2016 – 7:50 am
The NY Times’ Frank Bruni is Very Upset about HB2, and is, obviously, Blaming Republicans and a hilarious, clueless manner The Republicans’ Gay Freakout OUR infrastructure is inexcusable, much of our public education is miserable and one of our leading presidential candidates is a know-nothing, say-anything egomaniac who yanks harder every day at the tattered […]