Shameful! NC Fails to Repeal HB 2

December 21, 2016 - A deal to repeal North Carolina's anti-LGBTQ law, HB 2, failed to materialize on Wednesday. The city of Charlotte upheld their side of the bargain and repealed their nondiscrimination ordinance on Tuesday after an agreement with the Legislature was reached to repeal HB 2. Negotiations unraveled as Senators added discriminatory amendments that could not garner a majority vote.

Ian Palmquist, Senior Director of Programs at Equality Federation and North Carolina resident attended the hearings. "I'm deeply ashamed for my state. Speaker Berger and President Pro Temp Berger lied to our state and promised full repeal. They gave us nothing and proved their inability to govern. Their failure brings more shame and economic fallout on our state. Other states should take heed of the repercussions North Carolina will sadly continue to face. I am sad and angry that LGBTQ people-especially transgender North Carolinians-must continue to live under this discriminatory law," he said.