For the first time, UNC officials are expressing their opposition the new state law to overturns local non-discrimination ordinances. They say it’s affecting UNC’s ability to recruit students, faculty, and conferences.
The list of businesses that have spoken out against HB2 now tops 100. It’s uncommon for so many large and small businesses to take a stand on a controversial political issue.
Businesses and local authorities prepared for students to storm Franklin St. after Monday’s men’s basketball game. Instead, fans walked home in stunned disappointment.
UNC officials and local leaders react to the new state law which overrides local non-discrimination ordinances. Some are planning to go to court to challenge the law.