Chris Sgro

Western Carolina University political scientist Dr. Chris Cooper is a frequent guest of Blue Ridge Public Radio. In his most recent visit, Cooper spoke…

Chris Sgro, the leader of the state LGBT rights group Equality NC, has announced he's stepping down at the end of May after nearly four years with the…

There were more protests and arrests Friday as lawmakers continued their surprise additional special session to limit the powers of Democratic…

The race for governor in North Carolina is nail-bitingly close. Republican Governor Pat McCrory has been bogged down for the last six months defending…

*Updated 7/21 at 6:26pm: As the NBA had been warning NC lawmakers for months, it's announced that the All-Star Game has been pulled from Charlotte because…

Updated 8/2 7:25 am (Associated Press): Gov. Pat McCrory decided against signing one bill sent by the legislature because money appropriated to defend…

Democrats in the North Carolina House have filed a bill to expand state protections to include sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and...

North Carolina lawmakers will convene later this month for their short session and House Bill 2 is expected to figure prominently. The bill barring…

Updated: 5/21(Associated Press)The pop group Maroon 5 has joined the list of entertainers canceling appearances in North Carolina because of the passage…

Charlotte has rejected a measure protecting people from discrimination because of their sexual orientation.City Council voted Monday night against…