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Reflecting on the Remarkable Faith Organizing in North Carolina

Reflecting on the Remarkable Faith Organizing in North Carolina

This is a sad day for the citizens of North Carolina and my heart goes out to all those couples, straight and gay, who...

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Resolve in North Carolina

Resolve in North Carolina

To be honest, it was painful being in Charlotte, North Carolina last night. I was with about 150 others at Petra's Piano...

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Momentum for Equality Continuing Despite North Carolina Loss

Momentum for Equality Continuing Despite North Carolina Loss

Tonight, North Carolina’s discriminatory and overreaching Amendment One passed, banning marriage and other forms of...

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High Energy in North Carolina as Voters Head to Polls

High Energy in North Carolina as Voters Head to Polls

Today is the day.  Voters across North Carolina are heading to the polls in record numbers.

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Video: Protecting All North Carolina Families

Video: Protecting All North Carolina Families

It's Election Day in North Carolina. Check out this video and see who will benefit the most from your support in fighting...

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The Vote is On in North Carolina

The Vote is On in North Carolina

Today, North Carolina voters are going to the polls to decide the fate of thousands of unmarried families, their children...

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Organizing Eastern North Carolina Against Amendment One

Organizing Eastern North Carolina Against Amendment One

Last week, HRC field organizer Karess Taylor-Hughes and I traveled to the eastern part of the Tar Heel State to educate...

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Video: Rise Up against Amendment One

Video: Rise Up against Amendment One

Check out this moving video that displays the diverse array of voices speaking out against Amendment One.

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African American Clergy Stand in Opposition to Amendment One in North Carolina

African American Clergy Stand in Opposition to Amendment One in North Carolina

Yesterday I attended a "Prayer Meeting & Rally Against Amendment One," organized by and featuring Triad-area clergy...

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HRC Fights to Defeat Amendment 1 in Western North Carolina

HRC Fights to Defeat Amendment 1 in Western North Carolina

With only one day to go until Primary Day in North Carolina, HRC members and staff across the state continue to work...

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Getting the Vote Out in Raleigh

Getting the Vote Out in Raleigh

The final weekend before the vote on North Carolina's discriminatory and overreaching Amendment One was a big one.

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