Welcome to the weekend, Qnotes readers!
While we’re making our way through the last weeks of the season, we wanted to remind you of the continuing entertainment opportunities available and ways you can help out the many nonprofits that do so much good throughout the year for our community.
As usual, we’re offering the news you expect and in this issue bringing important commentary from organizational leaders. In addition, we take a closer look at the battle for equality and respect our Trans family must be allowed.
Wishing you Happy Holidays,
David Aaron Moore
Senior Editor, Qnotes Carolinas
The Holidays in Charlotte: Celebrating the Season
The holidays are here. Thanksgiving is upon us and Christmas, Hanukkah, the celebration of the Winter Solstice and even the Krampus Festival are right around the corner. As the end of the year approaches, the Queen City becomes a festive place, no matter which direction you look! The seasons themselves blend into one another, culminating […]
LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEAS
The Ultimate Guide to Gay Gift Giving – 2024 Edition
By Mikey Rox
The Holidays are an excellent distraction after an election cycle – makes ya wonder if it was planned like that, huh? – and this year is no exception. Instead of churning out endless political memes on social media (really, give it a rest), turn your attention to making memories and […]
Anti-gay, racist slurs and swastikas found tagged on West Charlotte home
Discovered on her house during the first week of December, Deborah McCullough, a local Charlotte […]
Darlington SC Mayor fires back at anti-gay comment
On the evening of Tuesday, December 5, during a city council meeting, Darlington Mayor Curtis […]
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We Need Each Other
Sponsored By The Freedom Center
You have seen memes or statements saying “Do not obey in advance” circulating on social media. This statement has gained renewed salience in our current political climate, and it’s also the start of Timothy Snyder’s book “On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century.” It’s a quick read with reflections and advice on how to […]
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Pride is Family and the Family is Growing!
Sponsored by Charlotte Pride
Charlotte Pride is busy resetting and regrouping for another great year of programming. That means team-building – literally, building and growing our volunteer teams by recruiting new volunteers. We’re enjoying getting to know more folks as we welcome new faces to the fold. It may surprise you to hear that the thing we love most […]
TRANS BATTLE CONTINUES
Montana Supreme Court Rules to Block Ban on Healthcare for Transgender Youth
On Thursday, December 12, the Montana Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s temporary injunction against […]
Anti-trans provision passed in 2025 National Defense Authorization Act vote
In a vote of 280-140 taken on December 11, the House of Representatives passed a […]
Will Trump bar Trans military members again?
If Trump removes all currently serving Trans recruits, the impact on military readiness could be […]
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