Tennessee Equality Project
@tnequality.bsky.social
Tennessee's statewide LGBTQ rights and public policy organization. TNEP.org
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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...
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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
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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
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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.
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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_...
"Private schools can discriminate against students with disabilities, LGBTQ students and those of certain religions, all of which would be illegal for public schools, the plaintiffs say."
via @tennesseelookout.com : tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/20/t... .
via @tennesseelookout.com : tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/20/t... .
Tennesseans challenge state’s private-school voucher program • Tennessee Lookout
A group of 10 Tennessee parents and taxpayers filed a lawsuit challenging the the state’s new “universal” private-school voucher program.
tennesseelookout.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
"Private schools can discriminate against students with disabilities, LGBTQ students and those of certain religions, all of which would be illegal for public schools, the plaintiffs say."
via @tennesseelookout.com : tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/20/t... .
via @tennesseelookout.com : tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/20/t... .
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UPDATE — CHATTANOOGA: “After a huge student-led backlash to right-wing school board members putting hate over kids and canceling a mental health contract with Centerstone, HamCo schools has reinstated them along with 4 other providers.” www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/no...
November 21, 2025 at 1:28 AM
UPDATE — CHATTANOOGA: “After a huge student-led backlash to right-wing school board members putting hate over kids and canceling a mental health contract with Centerstone, HamCo schools has reinstated them along with 4 other providers.” www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/no...
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. Advocates For Trans Equality has a special report about the day and the names of those to be honored. Find it at the link: transequality.org/news/a4te-re... .
A4TE Releases 2025 Trans Day of Remembrance Report | A4TE
Ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance on November 20, Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) released its 2025 Remembrance Report, honoring fifty-eight known trans people who have passed away this year.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. Advocates For Trans Equality has a special report about the day and the names of those to be honored. Find it at the link: transequality.org/news/a4te-re... .
Rufus Wainwright in @nashvillescene.com :"So there is a lot to be said for staying here and trying to combat the forces that be, because that is important. But also the fact that I can run away if need be, that makes it important that I stay while I can..."
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www.nashvillescene.com/music/featur...
Rufus Wainwright Talks Weill Tribute ‘I’m a Stranger Here Myself’
We check in with the polymath singer-songwriter about his forthcoming ‘I’m a Stranger Here Myself’ ahead of a two-show engagement at City Winery.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Rufus Wainwright in @nashvillescene.com :"So there is a lot to be said for staying here and trying to combat the forces that be, because that is important. But also the fact that I can run away if need be, that makes it important that I stay while I can..."
www.nashvillescene.com/music/featur...
www.nashvillescene.com/music/featur...
NEW special report: Transgender Inmates at Risk. We knew TN's SB468 meant trouble and it was likely in conflict with federal law. TEP and HRC have prepared this policy brief to help you look at the issues. Full report at the link: assets.nationbuilder.com/tnep/pages/1... .
November 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
NEW special report: Transgender Inmates at Risk. We knew TN's SB468 meant trouble and it was likely in conflict with federal law. TEP and HRC have prepared this policy brief to help you look at the issues. Full report at the link: assets.nationbuilder.com/tnep/pages/1... .
The @nashvillebanner.bsky.social looks at discrimination at private schools that accept public voucher money. nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/17/t...
LGBTQ+, disabled students face exclusion from private schools - Nashville Banner
Some Tennessee private schools receiving state-funded vouchers exclude LGBTQ+ students and those with disabilities, raising concerns about discrimination.
nashvillebanner.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The @nashvillebanner.bsky.social looks at discrimination at private schools that accept public voucher money. nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/17/t...
TEP Nashville Co-Chair Dahron Johnson talks about her work in this interview with The Contributor. thecontributor.org/qa-with-dahr...
Q&A with Dahron Anneliese Johnson
Chaplain Dahron Annelies Johnson is a trans rights advocate who has become a mainstay of activism in the halls where the Tennessee General Assembly meets.
thecontributor.org
November 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
TEP Nashville Co-Chair Dahron Johnson talks about her work in this interview with The Contributor. thecontributor.org/qa-with-dahr...
It is Transgender Awareness Week. Trans and nonbinary people face many challenges in TN, for example, in education policy. You can learn more about some of these developments with our issue briefs at the link: www.tnep.org/tep_special_... .
TEP Special Reports
Research and action for the LGBTQ community in Tennessee
www.tnep.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
It is Transgender Awareness Week. Trans and nonbinary people face many challenges in TN, for example, in education policy. You can learn more about some of these developments with our issue briefs at the link: www.tnep.org/tep_special_... .
Early voting begins today in Tennessee's 7th district congressional election. sos.tn.gov/press-releas... .
sos.tn.gov
November 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Early voting begins today in Tennessee's 7th district congressional election. sos.tn.gov/press-releas... .
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...
www.cnn.com
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...
www.scotusblog.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Yesterday's sad passport decision. www.scotusblog.com/2025/11/supr...