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Just Us for All announces 4th annual "We Are Not Bashful" march

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David Forbes | 05/15/2013

Just Us For All will hold its fourth annual "We Are Not Bashful" march to demand respect for LGBT rights on May 19.

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Buncombe Commissioners give final approval to discrimination ban

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Jake Frankel | 04/17/2013

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees of Buncombe County gained another safeguard against discrimination after commissioners gave final approval April 16 to add “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to its list of protected classes.

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Buncombe Commissioners to vote again on nondiscrimination policy

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Jake Frankel | 04/15/2013

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will vote again on a contentious plan to add language to the county's personnel ordinance specifically safeguarding workers from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

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On second thought: Commissioners approve discrimination ban, will need additional vote

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Caitlin Byrd | 04/03/2013

After hearing more than 40 minutes of public comment on the matter, commissioners voted 4-3 to add language that protects Buncombe County workers from harassment based on sexual orientation to the personnel ordinance. Above, Executive Director of the Campaign for Southern Equality Jasmine Beach-Ferrara smiles after speaking in favor of the expansion of the county's nondiscrimination statement. (Photo by Caitlin Byrd)

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Equality or sacrilege? Community weighs in on partner benefits for county employees

NEWS

Jake Frankel | 03/27/2013

Here's a look at some of what supporters and detractors had to say during a recent public hearing on providing domestic partner benefits to Buncombe County employees.

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Stabbing sparks community reaction, questions of possible hate crime

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David Forbes | 03/25/2013

On March 17, a man — reportedly shouting homophobic and racist slurs — stabbed a Club Metropolis employee. The crime has sparked a community reaction, including plans for a benefit. The APD is not qualifying the incident as a hate crime, and the suspect was released March 21.

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March 26 candlelight vigil on LGBT rights to mark Supreme Court hearing

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David Forbes | 03/25/2013

The Campaign for Southern Equality will hold a candlelight vigil 7 p.m. tomorrow, March 26, at the First Congregational Church to mark arguments before the Supreme Court in two cases involving gay marriage rights.

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Buncombe Commissioners approve domestic partner benefits on party line vote

NEWS

Jake Frankel | 03/20/2013

Buncombe County commissioners voted March 19 along party lines to extend employee benefits to both same- and opposite-sex domestic partners.

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LIVE: Updates from the March 19 Buncombe Commissioners meeting

NEWS

Jake Frankel | 03/19/2013

At their March 19 meeting, Buncombe Commissioners will consider extending county employee benefits to both same- and opposite-sex domestic partners. This post features live updates from the meeting via Twitter.

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Buncombe County considering same-sex partner benefits

NEWS

Jake Frankel | 03/13/2013

A key committee is recommending that Buncombe County extend employee benefits to both same- and opposite-sex domestic partners.

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News 13 holds June 19 discussion on same sex marriange

Jake Frankel | 1 day ago

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Campaign for Southern Equality travels to Mississippi for LGBT rights work

David Forbes | 16 days ago

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Bothwell joins Scouts for Equality for National Day of Action

David Forbes | 05/09/2013

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Campaign for Southern Equality praises Buncombe domestic partner benefits decision

David Forbes | 03/20/2013

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LGBT Elder Advocates host March 17 social

David Forbes | 03/12/2013

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How we Identify event 2/22

David Forbes | 02/19/2013

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Just Us For All to hold fundraiser to become nonprofit

Caitlin Byrd | 01/27/2013

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MSNBC covers Asheville group's 'WE DO' campaign for marriage equality

Jake Frankel | 01/14/2013

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Huffington Post covers Asheville group's 'WE DO' campaign for marriage equality

Jake Frankel | 01/13/2013

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WE DO campaign continues call for full federal equality for LGBT individuals

Margaret Williams | 01/11/2013

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