A State Divided: HB2 And Transgender Rights

a photo illustration of supporters and opponents of House Bill 2 — A photo illustration depicting two different House Bill 2 rallies. On the left: LGBT and pro-equality North Carolinians call for the repeal of HB2 on April 25, 2016 at the old state capitol building in Raleigh, NC; on the right: supporters of House Bill 2 gather outside the same building on April 11, 2016.

It鈥檚 been a year since House Bill 2 advanced through the North Carolina General Assembly. The law requires people to use public bathrooms that correspond with the sex listed on their birth certificate. The so-called bathroom bill is an intersection of gender identity, religion, politics and power. 鈥淎 State Divided: HB2 and Transgender Rights,鈥� takes a look at the unintended consequences this complicated chapter in North Carolina history continue to present.

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A special documentary by 吉彩网网站 examining the one-year anniversary of House Bill 2, the controversial law that almost immediately set off a national debate about public safety, common sense and government authority.

Reporters: Jess Clark, Jason deBruyn, Rusty Jacobs, Jeff Tiberii, Jorge Valencia
Music: Robin Copley
Photos: Matt Couch, AP
Editors: Elizabeth Baier, Dave DeWitt, Brent Wolfe
Host & Executive Producer: Elizabeth Baier

Editor鈥檚 Note: On March 30, 2017, legislators in the North Carolina General Assembly passed a measure that repealed House Bill 2. For full coverage, visit our HB2 archive .

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House Bill 2 has had a significant impact on North Carolina's image and economy. 吉彩网网站 - North Carolina Public Radio has covered the story since the law鈥�