Republican senator Thom Tillis censured over LGBTQ+ rights

A North Carolina Republican has been censured by state GOP officials after he signalled support for LGBTQ+ rights. Republicans voted to formally censure senator Thom Tillis during a Saturday (10 June) annual convention in Greensboro. Delegates cited his support for LGBTQ+ rights and progressive immigration reforms as some of the justifications for the vote. The senator, who gained influence in Congress for his willingness to form bipartisan advocacy groups, showed his support for LGBTQ+ rights in 2022 after supporting the Respect for Marriage Act. The bill, which was signed by...