The North Carolina state Senate advanced Senate Bill 132, which includes anti-LGBT language and assertions, by a 41-5 vote yesterday. The bill would require North Carolina public schools to teach students a number of items …
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One Year Since Amendment 1: Fighting for LGBT Rights
On May 8, 2012 Amendment One passed in North Carolina, enshrining discrimination into the North Carolina Constitution. But the story didn’t end there. The Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) has never wavered in calling for …
LGBT activists lead Rep. Scott to announce support for marriage equality
Last week, WE DO couple Jens and Rob met with their Congressman, David Scott (D-GA), to talk about marriage equality. In 2004 and again in 2006 Rep. Scott voted for a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. …
On the Scene with the Supremes
By Katie Watson The energy outside the Supreme Court Tuesday morning was electric, and – ignoring possible frostbite – I was happy. I felt so fortunate to have tuned in to the Prop 8 case …
Buncombe County becomes 4th county in N.C. to pass Domestic Partner Benefits for Same-Sex Couples
The Campaign for Southern Equality is very happy to announce a big victory for LGBT rights in Buncombe County, North Carolina! LGBT employees of Buncombe County, North Carolina will now be offered domestic partner benefits. …
CSE Joins Amicus Brief in “Prop 8″ and “DOMA” Cases
Today the Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) joined an amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court as part of the “Prop 8” and “DOMA” cases, which will be argued before the Court on March …
From Stonewall to the South
Dear CSE Supporter, We’re off the road from Stage 4 and back in the office in Asheville, N.C. It’s been an incredible start to 2013. First of all, I want to thank you for all …
USA Today covers the WE DO Campaign
On January 16th, USA Today covered the WE DO Campaign with an article titled, “Gay-marriage supporters take aim at the South.” For those unfamiliar with the WE DO Campaign, the mix of strategy, organizing and intention …
LGBT couples across the South stand up for equality
Since January 1st, 26 LGBT couples from across Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee have stood up for marriage equality in their home states. The WE DO Campaign involves LGBT couples in the Southern …
LGBT couples in Alabama and Mississippi Take Steps Toward Marriage Equality
On January 4th in Mobile, Alabama LGBT couples took a stand for marriage equality in their home state. You can see video of the Alabama couples here: A protest in support of same-sex marriage took place Friday …
