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QnotesCarolinas @qnotescarolinas.bsky.social · 1d

HEALTHCARE - Ruling a setback for Trans community. Read more at link👇

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Federal Judge strikes down healthcare protection based on gender identity - QnotesCarolinas.com

A federal judge in Mississippi struck down a rule banning healthcare discrimination based on gender identity, reversing an Obama-era policy.

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QnotesCarolinas @qnotescarolinas.bsky.social · 2d

OUT ON FILM - “Plainclothes” (Magnolia), the directorial debut by queer filmmaker and screenwriter Carmen Emmi, is not as simple as the title might suggest. Read interview at link👇

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Out on Film: 'Plainclothes' make the men: An interview with Russell Tovey and Tom Blyth - QnotesCarolinas.com

Queer filmmaker Carmen Emmi’s debut Plainclothes stars Russell Tovey and Tom Blyth in a powerful story earning early Oscar buzz.

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QnotesCarolinas @qnotescarolinas.bsky.social · 2d

OUR PEOPLE - Public Health worker and entrepreneur gives tips on holiday decorating. Read more at link👇

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Our People: Craymon Garner - QnotesCarolinas.com

From health advocacy to holiday flair, Charlotte’s Craymon Garner brings style, creativity, and heart to the LGBTQ+ community.

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QnotesCarolinas @qnotescarolinas.bsky.social · 2d

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QnotesCarolinas @qnotescarolinas.bsky.social · 3d

COMMUNITY - A look at what's available for Carolina community members in their golden years. Read more at link👇

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#LGBTQSeniors #Ageism #ElderCare #LGBTQCommunity #SeniorSupport #CarolinasPride #QueerAging #InclusiveCare #CommunityWellness #LGBTQLife

Resources and recreation for LGBTQ+ seniors - QnotesCarolinas.com

Ageism and invisibility impact many LGBTQ+ seniors. Discover how community resources in the Carolinas are working to rebuild connection and care.

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QnotesCarolinas @qnotescarolinas.bsky.social · 4d

HOLIDAY EVENTS - Explore a list of shows and events for the holidays at link👇

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#CharlotteNC #HolidayEvents #QueenCity #ChristmasInCharlotte #Kwanzaa #Hanukkah #WinterFestivities #CharlotteCulture #ThingsToDoInCharlotte #HolidaySeason

Charlotte shines bright for the season - QnotesCarolinas.com

From ice skating to light shows, concerts, and cozy gatherings, discover the most magical holiday events happening across Charlotte this season.

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QnotesCarolinas @qnotescarolinas.bsky.social · 5d

OUT IN PRINT - Anna North's Book explores death in the 20th century and another life lost over 2000 years earlier. Read review at link👇

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Out in Print: 'Bog Queen' by Anna North - QnotesCarolinas.com

In Bog Queen, Anna North blends Celtic myth, feminist fiction, and forensic mystery in a haunting tale of discovery and power.

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QnotesCarolinas @qnotescarolinas.bsky.social · 7d

NORTH CAROLINA - New district boundaries in eastern North Carolina counties received final approval a week after public first saw new map. Read more at link👇

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#NorthCarolina #Redistricting #Gerrymandering #VotingRights #CivilRights #DonDavis #NCPolitics #TrumpAgenda #Elections2026

NC congressional map giving GOP 11 of 14 seats wins final approval - QnotesCarolinas.com

North Carolina Republicans approved new congressional maps boosting the GOP to 11 seats, dismantling a key Black Democratic district.

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QnotesCarolinas @qnotescarolinas.bsky.social · 7d

NEWS - Gay Republican sentenced to seven years, served three months. Read more at link👇

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#GeorgeSantos #TrumpPardon #PoliticalCorruption #WireFraud #IdentityTheft #USPolitics #Congress #Justice #LGBTQPolitics #BreakingNews

Trump releases George Santos, state may send him back to jail - QnotesCarolinas.com

President Trump pardoned ex-Congressman George Santos after less than three months in prison for fraud, calling him “mistreated” and loyal.

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QnotesCarolinas @qnotescarolinas.bsky.social · 8d

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QnotesCarolinas @qnotescarolinas.bsky.social · 8d

CHARLOTTE - The Charlotte nonprofit says its drop-in center relies on halted federal dollars while it continues core HIV services during the shutdown. Read more at link👇

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#RAINCharlotte #HIVAwareness #LGBTQHealth #NonprofitCrisis #FederalShutdown #CharlotteNC #HIVAidServices

RAIN taps emergency funds as federal reimbursements freeze - QnotesCarolinas.com

As the federal government shutdown continues, nonprofits across the country are struggling to keep vital community programs afloat. In Charlotte, one of the city’s most trusted HIV service providers,…

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QnotesCarolinas @qnotescarolinas.bsky.social · 9d

COMMUNITY - Local organizers joined a nationwide movement Sept. 18 calling for democracy and accountability. Read more at link👇

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#NoKings2 #50501Movement #DemocracyNow #CharlotteProtest #NoKings #CivilRights #IndivisibleCLT #NationwideProtest #StandForDemocracy #PoliticalActivism

‘No Kings 2’ rally and march held in Uptown Charlotte - QnotesCarolinas.com

Millions joined No Kings 2 rallies nationwide, including 7,000 in Charlotte, to protest authoritarian power and defend U.S. democracy.

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QnotesCarolinas @qnotescarolinas.bsky.social · 13d

NEWS- Local organizers join a nationwide movement calling for democracy and accountability amid expanding protests. Read more at link👇

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#NoKings2 #CharlotteProtest #DemocracyNow #50501Movement #NoKings #IndivisibleCLT #FirstWardPark #PeacefulProtest #CivilRights #NCEvents

‘No Kings 2’ rally and march planned for Uptown Charlotte Saturday - QnotesCarolinas.com

Charlotte joins the nationwide No Kings 2 protest on Oct. 18, rallying for democracy and against authoritarian power at First Ward Park.

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QnotesCarolinas @qnotescarolinas.bsky.social · 14d

NC POLITICS - Latest redistricting follows Republican-leaning maps in Texas and Missouri. Read more at link👇

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#NorthCarolina #Redistricting #Gerrymandering #NCPolitics #TrumpAgenda #VotingRights #Elections2026 #Democracy #FairMaps #NCNews #NCGA

North Carolina Republicans plan to redraw state’s congressional districts - QnotesCarolinas.com

Republican lawmakers in North Carolina plan to pass a new congressional map to help the GOP maintain its control over Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall…

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QnotesCarolinas @qnotescarolinas.bsky.social · 15d

NEWS - The Walker’s Point installation celebrates local queer heritage as other states remove Pride street art. Read more at link👇

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#Milwaukee #LGBTQHistory #WalkersPoint #RainbowCrosswalks #PublicArt #PrideVisibility #QueerHistory #JeremyNovy #CommunityArt #Inclusion

Milwaukee unveils rainbow crosswalks honoring LGBTQ+ history amid national pushback - QnotesCarolinas.com

Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point unveiled new rainbow crosswalks honoring LGBTQ+ history and visibility, designed by artist Jeremy Novy.

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QnotesCarolinas @qnotescarolinas.bsky.social · 15d

OUT IN MUSIC - Do you have a favorite queer band that you feel never got the love and attention it deserved? Honestly, there are probably too many to mention. Learn more at link👇

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#QueerMusic #LGBTQArtists #IndieMusic #SynthPop #QueerCulture #MusicRevu

Out in Music: Dance like you’re gay - QnotesCarolinas.com

From Voice Farm to Cazwell, a look at queer artists who shaped music history but never got the recognition they truly deserve.

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QnotesCarolinas @qnotescarolinas.bsky.social · 15d

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