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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Eagle Point fire destroys barn ... Camelot names Rains interim artistic director ... Accused of buying meth, Shane Hagey no longer is Community Justice chief ... Eagle Point fire destroys barn ... Camelot names Rains interim artistic director ... Accused of buying meth, Shane Hagey no longer is Community Justice chief ... Oregon joins backlash against North Carolina LGBT law Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Mar. 30, 2016 at 6:15 PM By The Associated Press Posted Mar. 30, 2016 at 6:15 PM » Social News PORTLAND — Oregon has joined the national backlash against a North Carolina law that prevents local governments from protecting people on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity when they use public accommodations. Gov. Kate Brown, the nation's first openly bisexual governor, said she's "appalled" by the new North Carolina law, which has been blasted by more than 90 prominent businesses, including Facebook, Apple and American Airlines. Portland on Wednesday placed a temporary ban on city-funded travel for public employees to North Carolina, following similar steps taken in places such as San Francisco, New York and Washington state. North Carolina Gov. Pat McCory signed the law last week and has since called the travel bans "political theater." By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Mar. 30, 2016 at 6:15 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501