In the wake of North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory signing House Bill 2 into law, organizations, advocates, businesses, schools, and celebrities have spoken out against this harmful legislation. The law asserts the power of the state and overrides all local ordinances addressing employment, wages, or public accommodations, including a recent LGBT nondiscrimination ordinance passed in Charlotte. Access to single-sex public restrooms and locker rooms in publicly run facilities is restricted to people of the same corresponding sex assigned at birth under the new law, and transgender students are banned from using bathrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity.
The North Carolina legislature's quick work to pass this law is not indicative of widespread support, and many are taking a stand against discrimination in the state, particularly on social media using the hashtag #WeAreNotThis. Check out their messages below.
We believe in equal rights and equal treatment for all. This North Carolina law is misguided & wrong. #WeAreNotThis pic.twitter.com/3yCayn7Tum
— Google (@google) March 24, 2016
And statement I just got from a little Calif company called Apple reacting to NC bill #HB2. They're also not pleased pic.twitter.com/8qVGc4iUqO
— Katie Peralta (@katieperalta) March 24, 2016
Statement from @facebook on North Carolina's new anti-lgbt law that @PatMcCroryNC just signed: pic.twitter.com/5M74OipvjB
— Ryan Ruggiero (@RyanRuggiero) March 25, 2016
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
We have zero tolerance for discrimination. We say NO to #NCGA. We continue to support all of our employees & remain on the side of equality.
— Bayer US (@BayerUS) March 24, 2016
Citrix believes in a world that is secure & open for all. We value diversity in our workforce & lives. #WeAreNotThis pic.twitter.com/jvz1YTkKz0
— Citrix (@citrix) March 24, 2016
NBA Statement Regarding Legislation Recently Signed Into Law In North Carolina pic.twitter.com/xwoOo9MyeR
— NBA (@NBA) March 24, 2016
A hastily-passed discriminatory transgender law makes North Carolina a pioneer in bigotry. https://t.co/q7iDx8M0JC pic.twitter.com/zbv1clf9TI
— NYT Opinion (@nytopinion) March 25, 2016
Headed to NC in May to discuss how we could invest more in the state. Now the key words will be "could've invested." https://t.co/kTMLo3lB0U
— Chris Sacca (@sacca) March 23, 2016
All are welcome here...Here's a statement on HB2 from MRA president, Richard DuBose. pic.twitter.com/c9MdgneJpP
— Montreat (@Montreat) March 25, 2016
Duke Issues Statement About NC's New Bathroom Law: https://t.co/SZ6O7F46zZ pic.twitter.com/jgEamyhbxU
— Duke University (@DukeU) March 24, 2016
I am so disappointed in the governor and legislature of North Carolina. Overturn #HB2. #translivesmatter
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) March 24, 2016
Our collective resistance against NC #HB2 became a @Twitter moment!⚡️ https://t.co/6r7czPqvVq
— Janet Mock (@janetmock) March 24, 2016
