North Carolina governor Roy Cooper has vetoed three harmful anti-LGBTQ+ bills. Over the last few years, Republican lawmakers have ruthlessly targeted the rights of trans individuals.
From numerous ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills to the array of anti-trans bans regarding sports and gender-affirming care, the hate towards the community has taken over the political landscape.
Fortunately some political figures – like North Carolina governor Roy Cooper – have used their power to fight back against the rise of anti-trans rhetoric and legislation.
On 6 July, the Democrat official announced his veto of three hateful laws – House Bill 574 (Fairness in Women’s Sports Act), Senate Bill 49 (Parents’ Bill of Rights), House Bill 808 (Gender Transition/Minors).