Tennessee Equality Project
@tnequality.bsky.social
Tennessee's statewide LGBTQ rights and public policy organization. TNEP.org
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[email protected] . @tnequality on Instagram.
The 2025 BoroPride pageant. www.youtube.com/shorts/Uqrtl...
BoroPride Pageant 2025
YouTube video by TNEquality
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November 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The 2025 BoroPride pageant. www.youtube.com/shorts/Uqrtl...
We are grateful for good news and for all those who will continue the fight!
November 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We are grateful for good news and for all those who will continue the fight!
Deciding whether to decide. www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/p...
Supreme Court to weigh longshot bid to overturn same-sex marriage precedent | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court will meet behind closed doors Friday to consider a longshot bid to overturn its decade-old same-sex marriage precedent, an appeal that is churning fear among some LGBTQ advocates eve...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Deciding whether to decide. www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/p...
Yesterday's sad passport decision. www.scotusblog.com/2025/11/supr...
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on sex designations on passports
The Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon handed the Trump administration another victory on the justices’ interim docket. In a brief, unsigned opinion, the court granted the government’s request to tem...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Yesterday's sad passport decision. www.scotusblog.com/2025/11/supr...
Gentry Blue talks about overcoming the deniers, their artistic vision, and their upcoming work in this interview with TEP Nashville Co-Chair Brian Sullivan. youtube.com/shorts/dn72D...
Don't let them cut you down. -Gentry Blue
YouTube video by TNEquality
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November 7, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Gentry Blue talks about overcoming the deniers, their artistic vision, and their upcoming work in this interview with TEP Nashville Co-Chair Brian Sullivan. youtube.com/shorts/dn72D...
@nashvillescene.com profile of Lavendar Roots Dance Company. www.nashvillescene.com/arts_culture...
Lavender Roots Dance Co. Embraces Queer Southern Identity
As they look to grow their line dancing class to larger events, organizers see dancing as a vehicle to community
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November 4, 2025 at 12:20 PM
@nashvillescene.com profile of Lavendar Roots Dance Company. www.nashvillescene.com/arts_culture...
TODAY/November 3 is the last day to register to vote if you want to vote in the special TN 7th congressional district election. sos.tn.gov/press-releas...
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Provides Timeline for Seventh Congressional District Special Election | Tennessee Secretary of State
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November 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
TODAY/November 3 is the last day to register to vote if you want to vote in the special TN 7th congressional district election. sos.tn.gov/press-releas...
Lena Chipman announces run for Shelby County Commission. tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/03/t...
Transgender candidate announces for Shelby County Commission • Tennessee Lookout
Tech consultant Lena Chipman will attempt to become the second transgender person elected to local office in Tennessee and first in Memphis.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Lena Chipman announces run for Shelby County Commission. tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/03/t...
Happy Halloween to you!
October 31, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Happy Halloween to you!
We had a good time decoding state legislation last night in Memphis.
October 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We had a good time decoding state legislation last night in Memphis.
LGBTQ+ people using SNAP. williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/press/lgbt-s...
More than 2 million LGBT adults in the US rely on SNAP benefits
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October 28, 2025 at 2:17 AM
LGBTQ+ people using SNAP. williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/press/lgbt-s...
Chloe-Beth talks love and community with TEP Nashville Co-Chair Brian Sullivan. youtube.com/shorts/Kd3Yq...
Love and Community with Chloe-Beth
YouTube video by TNEquality
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October 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Chloe-Beth talks love and community with TEP Nashville Co-Chair Brian Sullivan. youtube.com/shorts/Kd3Yq...
Happy Columbia Pride weekend!
October 24, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Happy Columbia Pride weekend!
Layna talks about being a voice for those who can't yet speak out in this interview with TEP Nashville Co-Chair Brian Sullivan. youtube.com/shorts/VfJnB...
The power of a voice. -Layna
YouTube video by TNEquality
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October 23, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Layna talks about being a voice for those who can't yet speak out in this interview with TEP Nashville Co-Chair Brian Sullivan. youtube.com/shorts/VfJnB...
TEP Nashville Co-Chair Dahron Johnson follows up her last video on anti-trans sport legislation by refuting the arguments made by the far Right. youtube.com/shorts/d1eW8...
Refuting anti-trans sports legislation
YouTube video by TNEquality
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October 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
TEP Nashville Co-Chair Dahron Johnson follows up her last video on anti-trans sport legislation by refuting the arguments made by the far Right. youtube.com/shorts/d1eW8...
The state anti-trans pronoun law took effect this year. State colleges and universities are adopting policies to implement it. The student newspaper at Pellissippi State took a look at the issue. Thanks to Bean Chapman for commenting. www.imaginarygardens.org/index.php/20...
Protecting Free Speech or Erasing Trans Students: The New TBR Policy and What It Means – Imaginary Gardens
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October 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The state anti-trans pronoun law took effect this year. State colleges and universities are adopting policies to implement it. The student newspaper at Pellissippi State took a look at the issue. Thanks to Bean Chapman for commenting. www.imaginarygardens.org/index.php/20...
New polling relevant to Saturday's rallies. www.cnn.com/2025/10/22/p...
Analysis: Republicans are ridiculing ‘No Kings.’ A striking new poll shows Americans aren’t laughing | CNN Politics
New polling reinforces how much the thrust of the “No Kings” message has resonated with much of the American public.
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October 22, 2025 at 12:54 PM
New polling relevant to Saturday's rallies. www.cnn.com/2025/10/22/p...
WSMV on Tullahoma's consideration of a school Pride flag ban policy. www.wsmv.com/2025/10/21/t...
Tennessee school board considering new policy that would allow district to remove Pride flags
A study session was conducted in mid-October and is up for discussion and action Tuesday night.
www.wsmv.com
October 22, 2025 at 11:55 AM
WSMV on Tullahoma's consideration of a school Pride flag ban policy. www.wsmv.com/2025/10/21/t...
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SUMNER COUNTY’s far right county commission, led by Jeremy Mansfield, appoints anti-trans swimmer Riley Gaines to a vacancy on the LIBRARY board: fox17.com/news/local/r...
As a SULLIVAN COUNTY school rejects her giving a speech during the school day🤔: www.timesnews.net/tncms/asset/...
As a SULLIVAN COUNTY school rejects her giving a speech during the school day🤔: www.timesnews.net/tncms/asset/...
October 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
SUMNER COUNTY’s far right county commission, led by Jeremy Mansfield, appoints anti-trans swimmer Riley Gaines to a vacancy on the LIBRARY board: fox17.com/news/local/r...
As a SULLIVAN COUNTY school rejects her giving a speech during the school day🤔: www.timesnews.net/tncms/asset/...
As a SULLIVAN COUNTY school rejects her giving a speech during the school day🤔: www.timesnews.net/tncms/asset/...
As Pride flag ban proposals come before local school boards like Tullahoma City Schools, take a look at our report on the issue from March. Find it among other reports at the link: www.tnep.org/tep_special_... .
TEP Special Reports
Research and action for the LGBTQ community in Tennessee
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October 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
As Pride flag ban proposals come before local school boards like Tullahoma City Schools, take a look at our report on the issue from March. Find it among other reports at the link: www.tnep.org/tep_special_... .
Video from early in the Nashville rally as people were still gathering. Huge numbers today! The spaces filled in quickly.
October 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Video from early in the Nashville rally as people were still gathering. Huge numbers today! The spaces filled in quickly.
Crowd gathering for Nashville rally
October 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Crowd gathering for Nashville rally
Reminder. Coming tomorrow/Saturday in Nashville. Some of the other rally links can be found around the middle of the page.
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
www.mobilize.us
October 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Reminder. Coming tomorrow/Saturday in Nashville. Some of the other rally links can be found around the middle of the page.
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
It is International Pronouns Day. We have two relevant special reports at the link.
First is "Pronoun laws and education in Tennessee" from May 2025 and second is "Parental notification of student's gender identity" from October 2024.
www.tnep.org/tep_special_...
First is "Pronoun laws and education in Tennessee" from May 2025 and second is "Parental notification of student's gender identity" from October 2024.
www.tnep.org/tep_special_...
TEP Special Reports
Research and action for the LGBTQ community in Tennessee
www.tnep.org
October 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It is International Pronouns Day. We have two relevant special reports at the link.
First is "Pronoun laws and education in Tennessee" from May 2025 and second is "Parental notification of student's gender identity" from October 2024.
www.tnep.org/tep_special_...
First is "Pronoun laws and education in Tennessee" from May 2025 and second is "Parental notification of student's gender identity" from October 2024.
www.tnep.org/tep_special_...
Coming up on Saturday in Nashville: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve... .
NO KINGS NASHVILLE TN · Mobilize
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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October 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Coming up on Saturday in Nashville: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve... .