Transgender Coverage

LGBTQ+ group files federal complaints over North Carolina's new laws on parents' rights, trans kids in sports

The Campaign for Southern Equality says state education officials failed to stop discrimination against LGBTQ+ students as the new laws go into effect. The laws' supporters argue the laws are about providing parents with more information and about protecting girls' sports.

Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education reporter

'Parents' Bill of Rights': Now parents can suggest how Wake schools will implement new law

The board is floating a new policy for parents that also includes the new, so-called Parents' Bill of Rights.

Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education reporter

Transgender 9-year-old suing NC for access to gender-affirming medical care

House Bill 808 bans medical treatments like puberty blockers, surgery and other gender-affirming care for transgender people until they're at least 18 years old.

A transgender 9-year-old is suing North Carolina for access to gender-affirming medical care

The family of a transgender boy in North Carolina is suing state health officials to block implementation of gender-affirming care restrictions that they say will force their son to undergo a traumatic wrong-gender puberty.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

New anti-trans laws see little backlash

Republican legislative leaders don't believe the business community will react to new laws governing transgender people the same way they did in 2016.

Will NC's new transgender laws repel businesses? GOP leaders don't see HB2 repeat

Republican legislative leaders don't believe the business community will react to new laws governing transgender people the same way they did in 2016.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief

NC House overrides Gov. Cooper, advances several bills targeting transgender youth

The GOP-led state House of Representatives convened in Raleigh Wednesday to override Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes of several bills.

NC House expected to vote to override Gov. Cooper's veto of bill banning gender-affirming care for youth

Transgender rights take center stage again Wednesday as GOP supermajorities in the General Assembly attempt to override the governor's vetoes of legislation banning gender-affirming health care for minors and limiting transgender participation in school sports.

NC lawmakers back this week for overrides, but not budget

After a month-long hiatus, North Carolina state lawmakers are heading back to Raleigh this week. Even though a budget deal remains elusive, they're expected to take up veto override votes.

NC lawmakers back this week for overrides, but not budget

After a month-long hiatus, North Carolina state lawmakers are heading back to Raleigh this week. Even though a budget deal remains elusive, they're expected to take up veto override votes.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Suspects accused in transgender teen's killing in Union County now facing new charges

The man and woman facing charges in Jacob Williamson's death now have more charges tacked on.

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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending July 13

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

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Republican lawmakers eye veto overrides for NC bills targeting transgender youth

The bills, vetoed last week by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, seek to ban gender-affirming care for minors and prohibit transgender girls and women from playing on female sports teams.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

NC Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes three GOP bills limiting how schools, doctors can help transgender kids

The bills are largely focused on how schools and doctors should, or shouldn't, treat transgender teenagers and other children.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

NC House lawmakers approve 'Parents Bill of Rights' legislation

The bill would ban discussions of sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools, from kindergarten to fourth grade, and it would ban teachers and staff from keeping a student's secrets from parents.

Ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors in NC heads to Gov. Cooper's desk

The measure would ban all doctors from providing gender-affirming care to minors, even with parental consent. Cooper is expected to veto the measure.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Rally for trans rights at State Capitol

House Bill 808, which passed 29-16, would also prohibit the use of state funds for gender-affirming care. The measure now heads to the state House.

Ban on gender-affirming care for minors in North Carolina clears another legislative chamber

House Bill 808, which passed 29-16, would also prohibit the use of state funds for gender-affirming care. The measure now heads to the state House.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter and Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

NC Senate debates bill that would ban gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors

The ban would apply to all doctors in the state, not just in the UNC system and public hospitals. Violations could result in license revocations. The measure would make exceptions for children who are currently using hormone therapy with parental and doctor's consent.

Equality NC holds rally to oppose bills limiting transgender rights

Equality NC is set to host a rally in opposition to several North Carolina bills limiting transgender rights. The group is holding a rally on the front lawn of the North Carolina General Assembly Building. State lawmakers are moving legislation this week through the General Assembly.

NC legislature passes bill banning transgender women from playing women's sports

North Carolina could soon ban transgender women from playing women's sports in public schools and colleges. The legislature's final vote to pass the bill came Thursday, sending the bill to Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper to sign or veto.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

Lawmakers expect to pass ban on gender-affirming care this week

The House version of the bill would ban in UNC health care and other state facilities from providing gender-affirming care. The Senate version of the bill would ban any health care professional in the state from providing any gender-affirming medical care to anyone under 18.

NC 'parents' bill of rights' would require schools to tell if students question gender

The bill would ban discussions of sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools, from kindergarten to fourth grade, and it would ban teachers and staff from keeping a student's secrets from parents.

NC closer to ban on gender-affirming care, even for those whose parents agree it is necessary

The House version of the bill would ban in UNC health care and other state facilities from providing gender-affirming care. The Senate version of the bill would ban any health care professional in the state from providing any gender-affirming medical care to anyone under 18.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

NC Senate Republicans attempt to override veto on diversity bill, debate expected about restrictions on some trans athletes

Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed the bill that would ban the promotion of certain beliefs that some lawmakers have likened to critical race theory in state government workplaces. The state Senate also planned to debate a bill forbidding transgender girls and women from playing on female sports teams from middle school through college.