This week, Exodus International, a religious organization which attempts to convert gays and lesbians to heterosexuality, will be hosting a conference titled “The Reality of Grace” in Black Mountain, NC. In response, a group of …
Save the Date: June 25 Family Dinner
CSE couldn’t be more excited about our June 25 Family Dinner, which will launch our work and usher in a season of ongoing actions. Save the date and the time (5 – 7 PM). Details …
Rally for Equality in Raleigh on June 2
Help spread the word about this rally to support equality and oppose the proposed anti-gay amendment (Senate Bill 106/House Bill 777). It will be held on Thursday June 2 from 12 PM – 2 PM …
Anti-marriage Rally Draws Thousands in Raleigh
We subscribe to the philosophy of paying very close attention to what the other side is doing. On May 17, an estimated 3,500 people converged in Raleigh, NC, to express their opposition to marriage equality …
Live Action in Raleigh
As an anti-gay amendment sits in committee in both the NC House and Senate, pro-equality and anti-gay groups are making their case in Raleigh today. Our partners, Equality NC, are hosting a pro-equality press conference …
We Are Not Bashful: May 12, 2011 at 5:30 PM
This evening, Just Us for All (JUFA) will host their second annual “We Are Not Bashful” march and rally to increase the visibility of the local LGBT community and to draw attention to continued acts …
The Reality of Will and Grace
This summer, the antigay group, Exodus International, will hold a conference in Black Mountain, NC, entitled “The Reality of Grace.” In response the local LGBT community is organizing ”The Reality of Will and Grace: a …
Honoring the Life of Martha McLean
Martha McLean was an activist, librarian, singer-songwriter, daughter, friend, and partner who, at age 57, passed away on May 3, 2011, after a 19-month journey with breast cancer. Martha made her home in Asheville, NC, …
Domestic Partnerships Start on May 2, 2011 in Asheville, NC
Asheville, NC, will begin offering Domestic Partnerships to same-sex couples on May 2, 2011. The Domestic Partnership Registry (DPR) is open to same-sex couples from anywhere. The registry will be administered by the City Clerk’s …
An Amazing Gift from Allies
Dear friends of ours – a straight couple who are incredible allies to LGBT folks – just did something amazing. When filing their taxes, they were able to easily calculate how much they saved by …