The singer called House Bill 2 (HB2) “discriminatory” and criticized North Carolina Gov. The North Carolina Republican Party released a statement on his decision: “Itzhak Perlman’s decision to cancel his performance is just the latest example of hypocrisy and selective outrage from the far-left that does nothing but hurt ordinary North Carolinians”.
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The North Carolina Symphony said in a statement that it will contact patrons regarding their tickets.
The world-renowned violinist, who contracted polio at age 4, often performs seated and has been a vocal supporter of disability rights. “[It] is about the dignity and respect we accord our fellow citizens.’ I couldn’t agree more and will look forward to returning to North Carolina when this discriminatory law is repealed”.
Forcing trans students to use bathrooms corresponding to their birth certificates is inconvenient, impractical, potentially traumatic, even unsafe, he wrote. “The only danger here is that transgender people in North Carolina will suffer serious and lasting damage because of this law”. The measure also prevents local governments from passing anti-discrimination protections for LGBT individuals.
In an announcement on Wednesday, civil rights organization Human Rights Campaign said it retained Olson to write an amicus brief on behalf of businesses backing the Justice Department’s lawsuit against the law, House Bill 2.
McCrory also sued the Justice Department for its position that the bathroom law is illegal, and the Justice Department is suing North Carolina for an alleged pattern of discrimination based on gender. “As the father of two children, I would hope their world is free of discriminatory, hateful legislation like North Carolina’s”, John writes.
Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam and the rock group Boston are among other musical performers who have canceled their shows due to the law.
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North Carolina in March became the first state in the country to ban people from using multiple-occupancy public restrooms and changing facilities that correspond with their gender identity.
