Coverage dated October 9, 2021

State senators call for resignation of North Carolina Lt. Gov. after video shows him calling homosexuality and transgenderism "filth"

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Footage leaked on Twitter of North Carolina LT. Gov. Mark Robinson speaking at the Asbury Baptist Church in Seagrove on June 2021.

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13 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Guardian

    North Carolina lieutenant governor won’t resign over anti-LGBTQ+ remarks (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Republican Mark Robinson faces calls to quit after calling homosexuality and transgenderism ‘filth’

  2. Fox10 Phoenix

    North Carolina Lt. Gov. facing calls to resign over LGBTQ ‘filth’ remark (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    “There's no reason anybody anywhere in America should be telling any child about transgenderism, homosexuality, any of that filth,” North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson said in a video posted by an advocacy group.

  3. The Hill

    North Carolina lieutenant governor rejects call to resign over anti-LGBTQ comments (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) rejected calls for his resignation on Saturday, after a number of lawmakers condemned his comments describing homosexuality as “filth.”

  4. CBS News

    North Carolina lieutenant governor says he "will not back down" amid calls to resign for calling LGBTQ+ education "filth" (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    "There's no reason anybody anywhere in America should be telling any child about transgenderism, homosexuality, any of that filth," Robinson said in a recently resurfaced video.

  5. Insider

    State senators call for resignation of North Carolina Lt. Gov. after video shows him calling homosexuality and transgenderism "filth" (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    Footage leaked on Twitter of North Carolina LT. Gov. Mark Robinson speaking at the Asbury Baptist Church in Seagrove on June 2021.

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