LGBTQ Rights · November 3, 2023
Dolly Parton Breaks Silence on Tennessee's Anti-Trans Legislation
Dolly Parton speaks out against Tennessee's anti-trans laws.
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Law & Courts · Sep 20
Conservative Culture War Targets Drag Performers: Legal Battles and LGBTQ+ Resistance
Conservative culture war targets drag, LGBTQ+ rights under scrutiny. Legal battles ensue. #LGBTQ #DragBan
Online · Sep 19
Watch: MAGA Campaigner's Bizarre Claims Linking LGBTQ+ Center to Unsubstantiated Allegations
A MAGA campaigner's wild accusations against an LGBTQ+ community center in Franklin, Tennessee, gain attention. #LGBTQ #Franklin #RainbowRoom
Politics · Sep 17
Historic Win: Nashville Elects Tennessee's First Transgender Lawmaker
Nashville makes history with election of Tennessee's first transgender lawmaker. LGBTQ+ Victory Fund celebrates a milestone. #LGBTQ #Transgender #Nashville #Tennessee #HistoricWin
Law & Courts · Sep 11
Tennessee's Ban on Drag Shows and America's Complex Relationship with Firearms
Tennessee bans drag shows, while gun culture thrives - a complex societal debate. #Tennessee #LGBTQ #Firearms
Politics · Sep 3
Enforcing Outdated Legislation: Legal Battle Ensues Over Tennessee's Anti-Drag Law
Prosecutor enforces unconstitutional anti-drag law against Pride fest; legal battle ensues. #LGBTQrights #TennesseeLaw
Law & Courts · Sep 3
Federal Judge Blocks Enforcement of Tennessee's Anti-Drag Law at Blount County Pride Festival
Federal judge halts Tennessee's anti-drag law enforcement at Blount County Pride festival, safeguarding First Amendment rights. Legal victory echoes Texas ruling. #LGBTQ #FirstAmendment #BlountCountyPride
Music · Aug 31
Country Singer Ty Herndon Ties the Knot in Outdoor Tennessee Ceremony
Country singer Ty Herndon weds partner Alex Schwartz in a picturesque outdoor ceremony attended by over 300 people, including celebrities like Kristin Chenoweth. #LGBTQ #CelebrityWedding
Law & Courts · Aug 31
Tennessee Pride Festival Faces Resistance Amidst Anti-Drag Law Controversy
Tennessee Pride event battles anti-drag law backlash, ACLU lawsuit asserts LGBTQ+ rights. Constitutional dispute unfolds in Blount County as September 2nd event nears. #LGBTQrights #ConstitutionalClash
Law & Courts · Aug 15
Anti-LGBTQ, Ex-Tennessee State Senator Sentenced to Prison for Campaign Finance Violations
Former Tennessee Senator Brian Kelsey Receives Prison Sentence for Campaign Finance Violations. LGBTQ Rights Advocates Watch Closely as Politician's Legal Troubles Unfold. #LGBTQrights #TennesseePolitics #CampaignFinance #LegalJustice
Law & Courts · Jul 2
Federal Judges Block State Laws Restricting Transgender Healthcare for Minors in Kentucky and Tennessee
Federal judges in Kentucky and Tennessee block state laws limiting transgender healthcare for minors, joining similar rulings across the country. #TransRights #HealthcareEquality
Politics · Jun 4
Federal Judge Strikes Down Tennessee's Restrictive Law on Drag Performances
Federal judge declares Tennessee law restricting drag performances unconstitutional, protecting free speech rights. #LGBTQ #FirstAmendment #Tennessee #DragPerformances
Health · May 15
Controversial Author Banned from National Healthcare Conference Amidst LGBTQ+ Uproar
Physician assistants cancel author's appearance at healthcare conference amidst LGBTQ+ uproar. #BariWeiss #AAPA #LGBTQActivism
Education · May 11
Innocent Mother's Day Reading Sparks Controversy in Tennessee: Librarian Branded a 'Groomer' for Inclusive Story Choices
Inclusive Mother's Day event in TN sparks controversy #LGBTQ #InclusiveReading #MothersDay