/tags/gay-marriage Gay Marriage en-US Copyright Tue, 15 Jun 2021 22:59:29 GMT /news/2021-06-15/marriage-equality-resolution-stuck-down-by-tribal-council-during-pride-month Tamara Thompson brought a resolution to recognize same-sex marriage to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Tribal Council in June. The ordinance died on the floor. A Facebook group has formed in support of expanding LGBTQ+ rights on the Qualla Boundary. Tue, 15 Jun 2021 22:59:29 GMT /news/2021-06-15/marriage-equality-resolution-stuck-down-by-tribal-council-during-pride-month Lilly Knoepp /arts-culture/2018-11-01/open-and-out-in-office Harvey Milk was not the first openly-gay elected official, but is certainly one of the most famous. After two unsuccessful bids for a set on the San… Thu, 01 Nov 2018 16:43:50 GMT /arts-culture/2018-11-01/open-and-out-in-office Dana Terry, Frank Stasio /show/the-state-of-things/2018-11-01/open-and-out-in-office Harvey Milk was not the first openly-gay elected official, but is certainly one of the most famous. After two unsuccessful bids for a set on the San… Thu, 01 Nov 2018 16:43:50 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2018-11-01/open-and-out-in-office Dana Terry, Frank Stasio /news/2017-04-12/some-nc-lawmakers-again-try-to-make-gay-marriage-illegal Despite the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that made gay marriage legal across the country, some North Carolina lawmakers want to reinstate the ban.House… Thu, 13 Apr 2017 01:48:48 GMT /news/2017-04-12/some-nc-lawmakers-again-try-to-make-gay-marriage-illegal Liz Schlemmer /politics/2015-12-10/they-said-gay-people-were-an-abomination-marriage-advocates-sue-nc-over-magistrate-opt-out-law Three North Carolina couples have filed a suit challenging a state law that allows court officials to opt out of same-sex weddings for religious reasons,… Thu, 10 Dec 2015 12:49:47 GMT /politics/2015-12-10/they-said-gay-people-were-an-abomination-marriage-advocates-sue-nc-over-magistrate-opt-out-law Jorge Valencia /law/2015-06-26/u-s-supreme-court-legalizes-same-sex-marriage-nationwide In a 5-4 ruling today, the U.S. Supreme Court said all 50 states must recognize marriages between same-sex couples. The decision also means those couples… Fri, 26 Jun 2015 16:17:34 GMT /law/2015-06-26/u-s-supreme-court-legalizes-same-sex-marriage-nationwide Will Michaels, Frank Stasio /show/the-state-of-things/2015-06-26/u-s-supreme-court-legalizes-same-sex-marriage-nationwide In a 5-4 ruling today, the U.S. Supreme Court said all 50 states must recognize marriages between same-sex couples. The decision also means those couples… Fri, 26 Jun 2015 16:17:34 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2015-06-26/u-s-supreme-court-legalizes-same-sex-marriage-nationwide Will Michaels, Frank Stasio /politics/2015-06-11/house-overrides-gov-mccrorys-veto-on-same-sex-marriage-exemption-bill The N.C. House of Representatives voted Thursday to override Gov. Pat McCrory's veto of Senate Bill 2, though no real debate was allowed. The bill - which… Thu, 11 Jun 2015 15:32:09 GMT /politics/2015-06-11/house-overrides-gov-mccrorys-veto-on-same-sex-marriage-exemption-bill Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Reema Khrais /politics/2015-05-29/gov-mccrory-vetoes-ag-gag-and-gay-marriage-exemption-bills Gov. Pat McCrory vetoed two bills this week that stirred controversy as they passed through the state legislature. House Bill 405- dubbed by opponents as… Fri, 29 May 2015 18:51:12 GMT /politics/2015-05-29/gov-mccrory-vetoes-ag-gag-and-gay-marriage-exemption-bills Charlie Shelton-Ormond /politics/2015-05-28/nc-gov-to-veto-magistrate-exemption-from-gay-marriages Post updated: 3:55 p.m.Gov. Pat McCrory says he will veto Senate Bill 2. In an email, McCroy said he plans to stop a plan to give magistrates the ability… Thu, 28 May 2015 18:07:01 GMT /politics/2015-05-28/nc-gov-to-veto-magistrate-exemption-from-gay-marriages Jorge Valencia