Record #:

16698

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

Opposition to Amendment 1, a measure that would change the state constitution to ban gay marriage, continues to gain supporters decreasing the gap in projected polling results to 55% for 41% against. Fundraising remains a key component of campaigning, with two main organizations raising money both for and against the amendment. Reported donations for The Coalition to Protect NC Families, anti-amendment, are at $2.2 million while the pro-amendment group, Vote for Marriage, garnered $1.2 million from its supporters. The vote will occur on May 8th during primary elections.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 29 Issue 18, May 2012, p5, 9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Marriage--Laws and legislation

Record #:

16699

Author(s):

Ball, Billy

Abstract:

Support for fracking, the controversial technique to drill for natural gas, continues to gain support from the state's Republican senators, specifically Bob Rucho and Mitch Gillespie. Environmentalists and Democrats oppose hydraulic fracking because of potential negative effects of pumping chemicals into the ground. Proponents argue drilling will boost the economy and create jobs.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 29 Issue 18, May 2012, p7-8, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fracking (Engineering)--North Carolina

Record #:

16700

Author(s):

Blackshaw, Anna

Abstract:

Headlines about queer youth often highlight stories of bullying and teen suicide. However, there are positive stories of teens coming out earlier and creating Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) and a sense of community pride amongst their allies. Included in this piece are testimonials from nine North Carolinian teenagers.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 29 Issue 18, May 2012, p15-19, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gays--Attitudes; Gay students