North Carolina’s Legislature rushes Senate Bills 558,  227 and House Bill 171, banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in schools and agencies. The op‑ed warns these measures muzzle tru…

May 7th - The Raleigh News & Observer is reporting that Senate Bill 516, that yours truly wrote a scathing op-ed about, will not be taken up by the Senate this session! SUCCESS!

Trump's Justice Department has removed questions about gender identity and trans people from at least four federal surveys.

I’m Paige Julianne Sullivan – a lifelong technologist, equity advocate, and proud transgender woman raising two gender-diverse teenagers in North Carolina. I created this space to amplify the voice…

In North Carolina, concerns arise over the swift passage of bills like HB193, allowing concealed firearms in private schools, and HB636, which limits public school library books. Critics argue these decisions lack factual basis and public discourse, emphasizing the need for citizen advocacy to influence legislative actions and ensure representative governance.

The 'Bathroom Bill' sparked national protests. But since then, a wave of attacks on trans rights has failed to generate the same response.

Amy Kappelman is a North Carolina Ambassador for Moms for Liberty, a non-profit parents’ rights group. She’s in support of a new North Carolina bill that would keep what she calls “pornographic materi...

All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. The ILRC’s Red Cards help people assert their rights and defend them...

A Declaration of Decent Americans

The Arrest of Rev. Dr. William Barber II

Background Under President Biden, the Federal government promoted a grotesque social and scientific experiment on American children. During the first

LGBTQ+ advocates say the timing for this decision “couldn’t be worse” as anti-trans violence and discrimination continues to spread worldwide.

I am grateful to be selected for the Carey Business School’s Academy for Women and Leadership. Balancing this with my commitments at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School requires hard work, leading to the cancellation of social plans and advocacy efforts. I aim to graduate as a more confident and prepared leader.

Democrats are banking on public opinion. They need to act instead.

The session led by Kristy Boer focused on engaging with elected officials in North Carolina, emphasizing the importance of local involvement and continuous activism. Attendees were encouraged to leverage their collective power, understand their elected representatives' priorities, and utilize effective communication methods to influence political outcomes. Resources and follow-up actions were provided for greater community engagement.