Tennessee Equality Project
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Tennessee's statewide LGBTQ rights and public policy organization. TNEP.org
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Sam Stockard of Tennessee Lookout has a good roundup on developments and perspective related to the State partnering with Turning Point to establish Club America chapters in Tennessee schools. tennesseelookout.com/2025/12/19/s... .
Stockard on the Stump: Tennessee leaders put weight behind Turning Point USA chapters • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee officials announced a partnership with Turning Point USA to set up chapters in high schools across the state.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Sam Stockard of Tennessee Lookout has a good roundup on developments and perspective related to the State partnering with Turning Point to establish Club America chapters in Tennessee schools. tennesseelookout.com/2025/12/19/s... .
Horrible developments. There will be lawsuits to attempt to block these moves. www.npr.org/sections/sho...
RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz announce moves to ban gender-affirming care for young people
The Trump administration Thursday proposed two rules targeting hospitals that treat transgender children and youth using Medicare and Medicaid as the lever. The move would affect trans youth who have ...
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December 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Horrible developments. There will be lawsuits to attempt to block these moves. www.npr.org/sections/sho...
The Legislature is back in 1 month! We'll be fighting anti-LGBTQ bills with the full range of lobbying, mobilizing Tennesseans throughout the state, engaging the media, and giving you ways to raise YOUR voice as we have for over 20 years. Support our work at secure.actblue.com/donate/tenne... .
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December 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The Legislature is back in 1 month! We'll be fighting anti-LGBTQ bills with the full range of lobbying, mobilizing Tennesseans throughout the state, engaging the media, and giving you ways to raise YOUR voice as we have for over 20 years. Support our work at secure.actblue.com/donate/tenne... .
Ominous development in Tennessee. tennesseelookout.com/2025/12/12/t...
Tennessee will partner with conservative nonprofit founded by Charlie Kirk • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee leaders announced Friday the state will partner with Turning Point USA, a conservative nonprofit founded by the late Charlie Kirk.
tennesseelookout.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Ominous development in Tennessee. tennesseelookout.com/2025/12/12/t...
@nashvillescene.com on the fight over book restrictions in Rutherford County. www.nashvillescene.com/news/citylim...
Public Library Advocates, Publishers Push Back Against State Book Review
Protests over the state’s ‘age-appropriateness review’ directive flared up at a recent Rutherford County Library System meeting
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December 9, 2025 at 1:27 PM
@nashvillescene.com on the fight over book restrictions in Rutherford County. www.nashvillescene.com/news/citylim...
Many thanks to PFLAG Oak Ridge for hosting us tonight via Zoom to discuss preparations for the return of the Tennessee General Assembly in January.
December 9, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Many thanks to PFLAG Oak Ridge for hosting us tonight via Zoom to discuss preparations for the return of the Tennessee General Assembly in January.
@memphisflyer.com takes a look at expanded reach of My Sistah's House. www.memphisflyer.com/my-sistahs-h...
My Sistah’s House Credits Expanded Reach For Boost In Impact
“We’ve been able to meet the needs of the community — not just trans folks and LGBTQ+ people, but all people.”
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December 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
@memphisflyer.com takes a look at expanded reach of My Sistah's House. www.memphisflyer.com/my-sistahs-h...
Coming up December 7 at the Belcourt in Nashville. www.belcourt.org/films/the-li...
THE LIBRARIANS - The Belcourt Theatre %
Sun, Dec 7 at 2:30pm: Post-screening discussion with Wolfgang Bronner, adult program specialist at Nashville Public Library's Donelson branch; Lindsey Kimery, coordinator of library services for Metro...
www.belcourt.org
December 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Coming up December 7 at the Belcourt in Nashville. www.belcourt.org/films/the-li...
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Anti-trans campaign ads and rhetoric have again been deployed in today's special election in Tennessee. Polls close at 7pm. Find out where to vote and if you are registered: www.wkrn.com/news/local-n...
It's election day in Tennessee's 7th congressional district. wpln.org/post/tenness...
Tennessee's special congressional race could be tight. Here's who's running
Tuesday’s special congressional election could be a much tighter race than anticipated. Republicans swept Tennessee’s 7th congressional district by 22
wpln.org
December 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Anti-trans campaign ads and rhetoric have again been deployed in today's special election in Tennessee. Polls close at 7pm. Find out where to vote and if you are registered: www.wkrn.com/news/local-n...
It's election day in Tennessee's 7th congressional district. wpln.org/post/tenness...
Tennessee's special congressional race could be tight. Here's who's running
Tuesday’s special congressional election could be a much tighter race than anticipated. Republicans swept Tennessee’s 7th congressional district by 22
wpln.org
December 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM
It's election day in Tennessee's 7th congressional district. wpln.org/post/tenness...
Tomorrow (Tuesday, December 2) is Election Day for the special TN 7th congressional district election. If you didn't vote early, it's your last chance to make your mark in that race.
December 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Tomorrow (Tuesday, December 2) is Election Day for the special TN 7th congressional district election. If you didn't vote early, it's your last chance to make your mark in that race.
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Book publishers and literary groups are challenging orders by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett for public libraries to audit children’s collections and eliminate books dealing with gender identity.
Library groups, publishers criticize Tennessee secretary of state’s gender identity audit • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett is requiring libraries that receive government funds to make an “age-appropriate” review of books.
tennesseelookout.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Book publishers and literary groups are challenging orders by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett for public libraries to audit children’s collections and eliminate books dealing with gender identity.
#WorldAIDSDay is here whether the federal government observes it or not. www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/11/u-s-...
U.S. will no longer commemorate World AIDS Day for first time since 1988 - LGBTQ Nation
The current administration has also drastically slashed anti-HIV funding.
www.lgbtqnation.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:01 AM
#WorldAIDSDay is here whether the federal government observes it or not. www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/11/u-s-...
If there were such a thing as a monolithic "gender ideology," then censoring it would be viewpoint discrimination. What we're really seeing is an attempt to erase trans and nonbinary people from publicly available books. www.johnsoncitypress.com/news/crowe-s...
Crowe says children's book threatens federal funds
State Sen. Rusty Crowe raised concerns over children’s books in the Johnson City Public Library, including “Fred Gets Dressed,” saying some titles may promote gender ideology and risk Tennessee librar...
www.johnsoncitypress.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:52 PM
If there were such a thing as a monolithic "gender ideology," then censoring it would be viewpoint discrimination. What we're really seeing is an attempt to erase trans and nonbinary people from publicly available books. www.johnsoncitypress.com/news/crowe-s...
What inclusive small businesses are you supporting on #SmallBusinessSaturday ?
November 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
What inclusive small businesses are you supporting on #SmallBusinessSaturday ?
We wish you a good Thanksgiving!
November 26, 2025 at 9:26 PM
We wish you a good Thanksgiving!
A kind word from @nashvillescene.com this morning. www.nashvillescene.com/arts_culture...
Hey Thanks, Tennessee Equality Project
For more than two decades, Nashville-based nonprofit the Tennessee Equality Project has been advocating for the rights of LGBTQ Tennesseans.
www.nashvillescene.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:54 PM
A kind word from @nashvillescene.com this morning. www.nashvillescene.com/arts_culture...
Saturday is Small Business Saturday. What are some inclusive small businesses in your area that you recommend to friends? Feel free to post links, names, and the city.
November 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Saturday is Small Business Saturday. What are some inclusive small businesses in your area that you recommend to friends? Feel free to post links, names, and the city.
A European Union court decision means wider recognition of the freedom to marry among member states. abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
EU's top court tells Poland to recognize same-sex marriages registered elsewhere
The European Union’s highest court has ordered Poland to recognize same-sex marriages registered in other EU countries even if Polish law does not permit them
abcnews.go.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
A European Union court decision means wider recognition of the freedom to marry among member states. abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
Reminder: See information about the survey below.
If you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, please consider taking OUT The Community Survey at the link. We have also attached the QR code for sharing. csbsutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Reminder: See information about the survey below.
WEDNESDAY is the last day of early voting in the special election for Tennessee's 7th congressional district. sos.tn.gov/press-releas...
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Provides Timeline for Seventh Congressional District Special Election | Tennessee Secretary of State
sos.tn.gov
November 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
WEDNESDAY is the last day of early voting in the special election for Tennessee's 7th congressional district. sos.tn.gov/press-releas...
We caught a break on the freedom to marry this month. Let's commit to staying engaged and advocate for all the issues that matter to the LGBTQ+ community. Add YOUR name at the link, share the link: ujoin.co/campaigns/40... .
Advocating for all the issues important to LGBTQ+ people
<p>The Supreme Court's refusal to pursue the effort of Kim Davis to overturn the freedom to marry for LGBTQ+ people is a cause for celebration. Let's celebrate by committing ourselves to advocate for ...
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November 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
We caught a break on the freedom to marry this month. Let's commit to staying engaged and advocate for all the issues that matter to the LGBTQ+ community. Add YOUR name at the link, share the link: ujoin.co/campaigns/40... .
Federal judge doesn't put a hold on book restrictions/bans in Rutherford County Schools ahead of trial. tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/24/f...
Federal judge won’t block Tennessee district book bans before trial • Tennessee Lookout
A federal judge has declined to block ongoing book bans at one of Tennessee’s largest school districts before a full trial next year.
tennesseelookout.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Federal judge doesn't put a hold on book restrictions/bans in Rutherford County Schools ahead of trial. tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/24/f...
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If you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, please consider taking OUT The Community Survey at the link. We have also attached the QR code for sharing. csbsutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
If you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, please consider taking OUT The Community Survey at the link. We have also attached the QR code for sharing. csbsutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
If you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, please consider taking OUT The Community Survey at the link. We have also attached the QR code for sharing. csbsutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
If you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, please consider taking OUT The Community Survey at the link. We have also attached the QR code for sharing. csbsutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...