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CHARLOTTE - Sixteen years after its founding, Charlotte-based nonprofit leads the movement for LGBTQ+ empowerment, immigrant justice and cultural change. Read more at link👇

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Freedom Center for Social Justice named Qnotes 2025 Organization of the Year - QnotesCarolinas.com
Qnotes names the Freedom Center for Social Justice its 2025 Organization of the Year for transformational advocacy and community impact.
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NEWS - The series became a flashpoint after the Pentagon publicly criticized the show for pushing an 'ideological agenda'. Read more at link👇

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Netflix cancels queer military drama 'Boots' after one season - QnotesCarolinas.com
Netflix cancels Boots after one season, ending the queer Marine Corps drama that drew praise, strong ratings, and Pentagon backlash.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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NEWS - The filmmaker helped shape American cinema and played a pivotal role in the fight for marriage equality. Read more at link👇

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Rob Reiner Remembered for Film Legacy and LGBTQ+ Equality Work - QnotesCarolinas.com
Rob Reiner is remembered for his iconic films and pivotal advocacy for marriage equality following his tragic death in Los Angeles.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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NEWS - The judge said hormone therapy cannot be cut off, finding gender dysphoria to be “a serious medical need.” Read. more at link👇

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Federal Ruling Forces Georgia Prisons to Restore Transgender Medical Care - QnotesCarolinas.com
Federal judge blocks Georgia’s ban on gender-affirming care in prisons, ruling it unconstitutional and restoring access to hormone therapy.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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NEWS - A new Justice Department memo pauses LGBTQ-specific PREA protections while revising federal rules to align with Trump’s executive order on “gender ideology extremism.” Read more at link👇

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DOJ halts use of LGBTQ safety standards in federal prison audits - QnotesCarolinas.com
DOJ halts PREA audits of LGBTQ protections, raising safety concerns for transgender and intersex people in U.S. detention facilities.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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NEWS - The $900 billion NDAA includes a new prohibition on transgender women competing in women’s sports at military service academies. Read more at link👇

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Congress adds ban on Trans Women in academy sports to defense bill - QnotesCarolinas.com
Congress advances an NDAA with a federal ban on transgender women in women’s sports at U.S. military academies.
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December 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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NEWS - Biden receives Victory Institute’s Chris Abele Impact Award, tells LGBTQ+ leaders to 'get up and fight back' against Trump. Read more at link👇

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Biden Honored with LGBTQ+ Leadership Award - QnotesCarolinas.com
Joe Biden receives the Chris Abele Impact Award and urges LGBTQ+ leaders to fight back against rising political attacks.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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NEWS - Says homosexuality is “demonic,” denies sexual orientation, faults himself for elevating gay conservatives. Read more at link👇

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Milo Yiannopoulos says “mainstreaming homosexuality” his greatest regret - QnotesCarolinas.com
Far-right media figure Milo Yiannopoulos told former Fox News host Tucker Carlson that he regrets “mainstreaming homosexuality in the Republican Party,” calling it the “great regret” of his life. The…
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December 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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NORTH CAROLINA - Three individuals arrested at Immigration Services office in Durham. Read more at link👇

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ICE agents operating in North Carolina again - QnotesCarolinas.com
Reports indicate a new monthlong ICE operation across NC, with arrests and rising community fear following recent Border Patrol raids.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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CHARLOTTE - Residents came together to help bring Operation Charlotte’s Web to an early end. Read more at link👇

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Charlotte community combats Border Patrol presence - QnotesCarolinas.com
Charlotte’s “Operation Charlotte’s Web” left hundreds arrested, businesses shaken, and communities fearing federal overreach.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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OUT IN PRINT - A NYC DJ shares his experiences in the city's 1990s club scene. Read more at link👇

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Out in Print: 'Night People' - QnotesCarolinas.com
You just can’t hold still. The music starts and your hips shake, your shoulders bounce, your fingers tickle the sky to match a beat. Your air guitar is on-point, your head bops and your toes tap. You…
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December 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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OUT IN MUSIC - Bottum confirms band Imperial Teen just finished new album. Read more at link👇

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Out in Music: Queer musician Roddy Bottum talks about new memoir “The Royal We” - QnotesCarolinas.com
Roddy Bottum’s memoir “The Royal We” captures the musician’s distinct voice in a raw, resilient story of survival and creativity.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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CHARLOTTE - As the cost of living soars, the need for assistance grows. Read more at link👇

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In times of need, food pantries are here to help - QnotesCarolinas.com
Charlotte food pantries step up as food insecurity rises, offering crucial support, resources and care for LGBTQ+ and underserved communities.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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CHARLOTTE - According to Char-Meck officials, 'Operation Charlotte’s Web' has moved on, but feds says they’re likely not done yet. Read more at link👇

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Border patrol agents may have arrested as many as 400 in Charlotte - QnotesCarolinas.com
Charlotte faced one of NC’s largest immigration sweeps as Border Patrol arrests hundreds, sparking fear, protests and due-process concerns.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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NEWS - No matter the holiday you're celebrating, avoid being swindled. Read about them at link👇

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Avoiding the 12 scams of Christmas - QnotesCarolinas.com
Protect your wallet this season. Learn 12 common holiday scams and simple steps to avoid fraud, fake ads, and phishing schemes.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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CHARLOTTE - Sixteen years after its founding, Charlotte-based nonprofit leads the movement for LGBTQ+ empowerment, immigrant justice and cultural change. Read more at link👇

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#FreedomCenterForSocialJustice #OrganizationOfTheYear #LGBTQAdvocacy #QueerSouth #CommunityJustice
Freedom Center for Social Justice named Qnotes 2025 Organization of the Year - QnotesCarolinas.com
Qnotes names the Freedom Center for Social Justice its 2025 Organization of the Year for transformational advocacy and community impact.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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PRIDE - An annual reminder that every identity in our community deserves to be seen. Read more at link👇

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#PansexualPride #Pansexuality #Pride365 #LGBTQCommunity #QueerHistory #IdentityMatters #PanVisibility #LoveIsLove #LGBTQNews #PrideCelebration
A Closer Look at Pansexual Pride Day - QnotesCarolinas.com
Pansexual Pride Day on December 8 celebrates pansexual people, visibility, and understanding across all gender identities.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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NEWS - Civilian employee of Illinois National Guard filed a class action lawsuit in federal court. Read more at link👇

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Transgender federal worker sues Trump-Vance admin over bathroom ban - QnotesCarolinas.com
A class action lawsuit challenges the Trump-Vance ban on transgender federal employees using restrooms matching their gender identity.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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NEWS - Acknowledged by all UN members for 35 years, Trump admin deems it ineffectual. Read more at link👇

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Trump shuts down U.S. federal recognition of World AIDS Day - QnotesCarolinas.com
The U.S. will not recognize World AIDS Day 2025, breaking a 35-year tradition as critics warn of erasure and deepening HIV service cuts.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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December 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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CHARLOTTE - Nonprofit LGBTQ+ history organization boasts massive collection of documents, recorded stories and memorabilia. Read more at link👇

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Invisible Histories Project moving to Charlotte - QnotesCarolinas.com
Invisible Histories Project is relocating to Charlotte, bringing a major LGBTQ+ archival hub to the Queen City in early 2026.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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CHARLOTTE - Charlotte activist, director of Freedom Center brings keen insight to public transportation future. Read more at link👇

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CLT City Council appoints Cameron Pruette to public transit board - QnotesCarolinas.com
Charlotte appointed 27 members to its new transit board, including advocate Cameron Pruette, who aims to boost bus service and rebuild trust.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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HEALTH - Multiple media sources say yes and Mecklenburg County advises doctors to test. Read more at link👇

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Is Mpox back and is it a danger? - QnotesCarolinas.com
Mpox cases are rising in Charlotte, prompting health officials to urge high-risk individuals to get vaccinated and monitor symptoms.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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NORTH CAROLINA - Judges say plaintiffs failed to prove General Assembly drew districts with discriminatory purpose. Read more link👇

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Federal judges uphold 2024 NC congressional and legislative districts - QnotesCarolinas.com
Federal judges upheld NC congressional and Senate maps, ruling opponents failed to prove racial gerrymandering in 2024 districts.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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SOUTH CAROLINA - One positive individual works at Greenville-Spartanburg Airport, most students at area schools. Read more at link👇

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SC quarantines 137 as measles continue to spread in Upstate - QnotesCarolinas.com
SC measles outbreak puts 137 people in quarantine after school, airport, and church exposures. Most cases involve unvaccinated individuals.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM