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POV: “Speaking Truth to Our Gender Dysphoric Neighbors: Motivated By Love and the Best Interest of Another!”

Two realizations hit me hard the moment I held my newborn for the first time. Initially, it was the comprehension of my mother’s love READ
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Detransitioner in NC Sues Doctors Who Made Her a “Lifelong Medical Patient”

Prisha Mosley, a North Carolina native who has been a courageous leader within the detransition community, has filed suit against her former doctors. After READ
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POV: Oh Feminists! Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are!

I was born and raised in the Northeast, with my formative years taking place during the 1970’s and 80’s. I remember my mother being READ
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ALERT: Urge Your State House and Senate Members to OVERRIDE Gov. Cooper’s Veto of Three Critically Important Pro-Family Bills!

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has vetoed the Parents’ Bill of Rights, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, and a bill that will prohibit READ
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Gov. Cooper Vetoes Parents’ Bill of Rights, Fairness in Women’s Sports, and Gender Transition Bills

Earlier today, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the Parents’ Bill of Rights, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, and a bill that would READ
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Parents’ Bill of Rights Passes State Senate, Heads to Gov. Cooper

This afternoon, the North Carolina Senate gave final approval  to SB 49—Parents’ Bill of Rights by a vote of 26-13. This action comes after READ

State Senate Passes Bill Prohibiting Gender Transition Procedures on Minors

UPDATE: On June 28th, the State House approved the Committee Substitute and passed House Bill 808 a second time with a vote of 67-46. It READ

ALERT: Urge Your State Legislators to Support the Prohibition of Gender Transition Procedures for Minors

Last week, the North Carolina Senate Health Care and Judiciary committees both passed HB 808—Gender Transition/Minors. This Senate Committee Substitute of the bill would READ
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Parents’ Bill of Rights Approved by House Education Committee

Yesterday morning, the North Carolina House Committee on Education passed SB 49—Parents’ Bill of Rights, a bill that clarifies and codifies parents’ rights when READ
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“Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” Approved By NC Senate, Returns to NC House

UPDATE: On June 22, the State House passed the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act in a concurrence vote of 62-43. The bill now heads to READ

ALERT: Urge Your State House and Senate Members to Support the Prohibition of Gender Transition Procedures for Minors

Legislation that would protect minors from irreversible transgender procedures is being considered by the North Carolina General Assembly, and we need you to email your READ
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State Senate Committee Approves “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” Again

UPDATE: On June 15th, the Senate Rules Committee approved House Bill 574. It now proceeds to the Senate floor.  This morning, the North Carolina Senate READ
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21 AGs Support Treasurer Folwell in “Gender Transition” Lawsuit

“Gender dysphoria is a serious condition, and all individuals struggling with it deserve compassionate, evidence-based care. Disregarding the science and the harms is not READ
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House Bill Would Prohibit Gender Transition Surgeries on Minors in NC

UPDATE (5/4/23): HB 808 passed the N.C. House on May 3rd with a vote of 74-44.  The North Carolina House is considering a bill that READ
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N.C. Senate Passes “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act”

Today, the North Carolina Senate passed SB 631—Fairness in Women’s Sports Act by a party-line vote of 29-18, with all Republicans supporting the bill READ
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State House Committees Approve “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act”

(UPDATE: The N.C. House passed HB 574 on Wednesday afternoon by a vote of 73-39. The companion Senate Bill, SB 631, is scheduled for READ

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