LGBT

Introduction

.Omar Blas

Kobe Chakalakis

Introduction: LGBT law in North Carolina

LGBT laws have become a hot button issue over the last couple of years. Recently North Carolina passed a bill that allows you to deny service to gays, lesbians, transgender people, and bisexuals

Task

Task: Your task is to research and answer the questions below using the links provided.

Process

Lesbian Couple Alleges Fertility Clinic Discrimination Due to North Carolina 'Anti-LGBT' Law

Link: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/lesbian-couple-allege-fertility-clinic-dis…

1. Why did the lesbian couple file a lawsuit?

2. What has the House Bill 2 done to the LGBT community?

Boston cancels North Carolina concerts because of LGBT law

Link: http://money.cnn.com/2016/04/18/media/boston-cancel-north-carolina-conc…

1. How did Jimmy Buffett protest this law?

2. What other businesses have openly denounced this law?

LGBT law sparks protests at North Carolina statehouse

Link: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/lgbt-law-sparks-protests-at-north-carolina-…

1. What has been the public's response to the law?

2. How many people were arrested during the protest?

North Carolina's Controversial 'Anti-LGBT' Bill Explained

Link: http://abcnews.go.com/US/north-carolinas-controversial-anti-lgbt-bill-e…

1. What is the original purpose of the House Bill 2?

2. What do oponents of the bill argue?

Evaluation

Do you think this bill was a good one or a mistake? Explain.

How do you think this bill will continue to affect North Carolina?

Conclusion

The bill has caused great controversy over the population in North Carolina and has caused many protest and the fall of North Carolina's economy. The discrimination against the LGBT community needs to stop.