In North Carolina, a law was passed, house bill 2, requiring transgender people to use bathrooms based on their biological sex. It also bans discrimination lawsuits. Chris sgro, an lgbt activist, says the law targets a community and sabotages the economy. Chris this kind of bill says we are not welcoming to all, it is deadly to having a welcoming business atmosphere. We are losing major acts like bruce springsteen. We cant afford to do that. Tourism is a top attraction in North Carolina. Fernando its not just entertainers boycotting the state. Paypal Ceo Dan Schulman issued a web announcement halting plans to open a new Operations Center in charlotte, saying the law violates the companys values of inclusiveness and equality. Tourism Officials Say the area has lost more than 700,000 in cancelled events so far, and stands to lose another 24 million. And tweets are flying. Olympianturnedrealitystar Caitlyn Jenner calls on the governor to stop the attacks. Actress laverne cox calls for mob
A Winston-Salem man extradited from Georgia Friday on a murder charge in a local woman’s death also is accused of beating the woman and their son last year, court records