Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina vetoed multiple bills that attacked Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies and trans rights. This included significant legislation affecting education from UNC System to local governments. Stein criticized the legislature for neglecting urgent public service needs in favor of divisive culture wars. He argued that these measures would harm vulnerable populations and undermine public education quality. The vetoed bills represented a wider agenda linked to former President Trump's efforts against DEI initiatives and LGBTQ+ rights, though some anti-trans measures faced obstacles at the federal level.
North Carolina Democratic governor Josh Stein vetoed several bills targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies, as well as trans rights, deeming them mean-spirited and harmful.
Stein criticized the legislature for focusing on these divisive culture wars instead of addressing critical issues like funding for public services and improving state employee compensation.
The vetoed bills aligned with a national agenda to dismantle DEI practices, which have been essential for promoting equity for marginalized groups.
Despite the setbacks for the LGBTQ+ community, there was a small victory when an anti-trans measure was removed from Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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