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Republicans state lawmakers have overridden Democratic Governor Roy Cooper's veto of the 'Parents Bill of Rights.' The bill would bar instruction on gender identity, sexuality or sexuality in elementary schools and would require schools to notify a parent if their child changes their name or pronouns.

The state House and Senate voted mostly along party lines Wednesday to override Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes of controversial transgender restrictions.

The FDA has expanded its guidelines to be more inclusive to certain members of the LGBTQ community.

Cooper calls the measures a "triple threat of political culture wars using government to invade the rights and responsibilities of parents and doctors."

Legislation to ban gender-affirming healthcare for transgender people under age 18 is now headed to Gov. Roy Cooper's desk.

GOP state representatives introduced legislation Wednesday to ban adult entertainment on public property, and it could restrict drag shows.

The House Education Committee advanced the bill requiring all public school teachers in most circumstances to alert parents before they call a student by a different name or pronoun. It would also prohibit instruction about gender identity and sexuality in K-4 classrooms.

Since its premiere in 1998, the play has faced backlash from conservative religious groups for its portrayal of Jesus.

The sponsor's public comment last week that it could also apply to some drag shows raised concerns among drag show performers and LGBTQ+ activists who said it was unfairly targeting drag events. The bill now goes to the House for consideration.

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the sharp-spoken social conservative notorious for making homophobic and misogynistic remarks, said North Carolina needs a leader like him who can relate to the challenges and desires of working people.