Anti-bullying bill in jeopardy

RALEIGH, NC - A bill that would protect North Carolina students from harassment and bullying on the basis of sexual orientation and gender-identity passed a key House committee on Tuesday, June 16, as right-wing and anti-gay Christian fundamentalist organizations attempted to stop the bill. Sponsored by Sen. Julia Boseman (D-New Hanover) the bill had already cleared the Senate before passing 9-5 in the House Judiciary Committee. The bill could come up for a vote as early as Thursday or as late as next week. Equality North Carolina executive director Ian Palmquist told Q-Notes late Wednesday afternoon that they are doing everything they can to get the bill passed. Full story...