This week, North Carolina governor Pat McCrory quickly signed into law a measure that essentially bans any city or municipality from enacting anti-discrimination laws that include sexual orientation and gender discrimination.
We’re seeing anti-LGBT bills pop up across the country, but HB2 is one of the most pernicious. Its passage was spurred by a local Charlotte ordinance allowing trans people to use the bathroom and locker that matches their gender indentity—a statute that’s now invalid.
Not does it protect bigotry, it blocks LGBT people from exercising their democratic right to seek protection.
Ordinance defied common sense, allowing men to use women’s bathroom/locker room for instance. That’s why I signed bipartisan bill to stop it
— Pat McCrory (@PatMcCroryNC) March 24, 2016
And twitter, it seems, is not standing for it. Celebrities, corporations, politicians and everyday citizens are making their voices heard across social media.
Here’s a sampling.
HRC
Tell lawmakers you won't stand for anti-LGBT bills like Gov @PatMcCroryNC signed into law tonight #NoHateinMyState pic.twitter.com/K5EGtb80lw
— HumanRightsCampaign (@HRC) March 24, 2016
North Carolina Sen. Terry Van Duyn
We are about to pass one the worst anti-LGTBQ laws in the country. Business did not ask for this #ncga #HB2 pic.twitter.com/EZ4t7lqtSd
— Sen. Terry Van Duyn (@TerryVanDuynNC) March 23, 2016
Wisconsin Sen Tammy Baldwin
Join me in letting your voice be heard as we stand up for #LGBT equality, fairness & dignity. #NoHateInMyState -TB
— Sen. Tammy Baldwin (@SenatorBaldwin) March 25, 2016
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley
This is backwards & wrong—We should NOT be wasting taxpayer money to pass anti-#LGBT discrimination #NoHateInMyState https://t.co/6txyUAihfQ
— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) March 24, 2016
Paypal
Inclusion is one of our core values and we are proud to champion LGBTQ equality in N. Carolina and around the world: https://t.co/40yYLCrqO1
— PayPal (@PayPal) March 24, 2016
Bank of America
BofA is steadfast in our commitment to nondiscrimination and to our LGBT employees. pic.twitter.com/CPm71JHUS3
— Cathy Bessant (@CathyBessant) March 24, 2016
Dow Chemicals
Dow is disappointed in the signing of NC #HB2. We will continue to call for a comprehensive federal framework to ensure fairness for all.–KK
— Dow Public Policy (@DowPolicy) March 24, 2016
Laverne Cox
Overturn #HB2 #translivesmatter https://t.co/hzitHZFdBJ
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) March 24, 2016
I am so disappointed in the governor and legislature of North Carolina. Overturn #HB2. #translivesmatter
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) March 24, 2016
Clay Aiken
Even conservative sites like @BoldGlobalMedia agree that #HB2 is a disaster for #northcarolina Shame @PatMcCroryNC https://t.co/sfxJn5kEq1
— Clay Aiken (@clayaiken) March 24, 2016
Im as pissed abt #HB2 in NC as anyone. But the number of people who are indignant abt it, yet who didn't even vote in 2014 is more sickening
— Clay Aiken (@clayaiken) March 25, 2016
Janet Mock
North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper, who is now running for governor
Retweet if you agree: #WeAreNotThis pic.twitter.com/cUSGLxDgmd
— Roy Cooper (@RoyCooperNC) March 24, 2016
The NBA
NBA Statement Regarding Legislation Recently Signed Into Law In North Carolina pic.twitter.com/xwoOo9MyeR
— NBA (@NBA) March 24, 2016
And perhaps our favorite, from Montana’s governor, Steve Bullock.
Dear North Carolina: We're open for business…for everyone. Sincerely, Montana #ChooseMontana #MTPol #NCPol pic.twitter.com/669UANKXVk
— Steve Bullock (@GovernorBullock) March 24, 2016