OUTlook is a weekly newsletter about LGBTQ+ business, labor, workplace equality and all things related from Qnotes.
In this edition of Outlook, we’re looking at the growing number of bars and clubs across the state, the battle for CMS’s gender identity protection policy and the big businesses that donated money to the Republican Governor’s Association, which spent as much as $17.3 million dollars on Mark Robinson’s gubernatorial campaign before finally cutting the cash flow.
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Are bars and clubs for our community back in style?
Much has changed since the nightclub scene of the 20th century. With the embracing of queer culture and self-recognition of identities beyond just lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, a whole new world has opened up. Are bars and clubs regaining popularity and becoming a viable business option again? […]
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CMS pushes to add gender protection policy
The full CMS board will meet Oct. 22 to hold a vote on policy to protect staff and students against gender identity and expression discrimination. In a recent Charlotte-Mecklenburg School […]
The impact of politics on business
RGA gave Mark Robinson big campaign bucks
He’s running for governor but lost additional campaign funds after reportedly hanging out at porn shops and sex posting on the web. Lieutenant Gov. and Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Mark Robinson hasn’t been having a particularly pleasant ride along the campaign trail lately. […]
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