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LGBT chamber sends letter to lawmakers opposing bills

LGBT chamber sends letter to lawmakers opposing bills | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

A letter to state lawmakers opposing LGBTQ related legislation was signed by more than 180 businesses and corporations.

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Lynchburg releases statement on LGBTQ inclusion, promises more training for city employees

Lynchburg releases statement on LGBTQ inclusion, promises more training for city employees | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The City of Lynchburg this week released a statement promising renewed diversity and inclusion training for all city employees after some Lynchburg residents raised concerns recently about the treatment of

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Companies Offer Rebuke of Tennessee's Anti-LGBT Adoption Law

Companies Offer Rebuke of Tennessee's Anti-LGBT Adoption Law | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Almost three dozen big companies and more than 100 small businesses in Tennessee are predicting economic backlash from a newly enacted adoption state law and other proposals that target LGBT people.

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Charles Key Needs to Go to the Bathroom. Tennessee Won’t Let Him Because He’s Transgender.

Charles Key Needs to Go to the Bathroom. Tennessee Won’t Let Him Because He’s Transgender. | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The Tennessee state legislature is weighing a bill to protect the state’s anti-transgender bathroom access policies. A raft of other anti-LGBT policies may follow.

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Historical marker honors Tennessee LGBT activist

Historical marker honors Tennessee LGBT activist | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

A historical marker has been unveiled honoring a pioneering activist for gay and lesbian rights in Tennessee.

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Tennessee lawmakers really want to make sure businesses can discriminate against LGBT people

Tennessee lawmakers really want to make sure businesses can discriminate against LGBT people | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Tennessee has quietly been establishing some of the most anti-LGBT laws in the country, and this year, it’s proposed a new invitation for businesses to discriminate. This week, the Tennessee Senate…
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Tennessee Lawmakers Debate Yet Another Measure To Limit Teaching about The LGBTQ Community

Tennessee Lawmakers Debate Yet Another Measure To Limit Teaching about The LGBTQ Community | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

A Tennessee bill aimes to prohibit textbooks that acknowledge the LGBT community, though the measure is unlikely to pass this spring. The measure would

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Amazon, Nissan, Tennessee businesses speak out on anti-LGBTQ bills

Amazon, Nissan, Tennessee businesses speak out on anti-LGBTQ bills | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

A rebuke from Amazon, Nissan and others comes after the Tennessee Senate approved a bill targeting transgender athletes in high schools.

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Tennessee mothers discuss raising LGBT kids in a state set to 'legalize hate'

Tennessee mothers discuss raising LGBT kids in a state set to 'legalize hate' | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Republican lawmakers have introduced six anti-LGBT bills, which the Tennessee Equality Project has dubbed the Slate of Hate

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Fifth annual Middle Tennessee LGBT+ Film Festival breaks down barriers

Fifth annual Middle Tennessee LGBT+ Film Festival breaks down barriers | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The 5th Middle Tennessee LGBT+ Film Festival, sponsored by MT Lambda and the MTSU LGBT+ College Conference, was held in the Tennessee Room of the James Union Building Thursday night. Guests were encouraged to arrive at 6 p.m. for a reception, and the films began...

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NCAC + Lambda Legal Request Tennessee School Apologize for Removing pro-LGBT Student Artwork

NCAC + Lambda Legal Request Tennessee School Apologize for Removing pro-LGBT Student Artwork | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) and Lambda Legal are calling on a Tennessee high school to apologize for removing a displayed student artwork featuring the word “GAYDOM” and a rainbow motif. The groups demand the drawing be immediately restored, arguing that the school’s justification for the removal– that some students were offended by the artwork– violates the student artist’s First Amendment rights.

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Art exhibit offers global, local views on LGBT issues

Art exhibit offers global, local views on LGBT issues | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The University Art Gallery at The University of the South is presenting two exhibits that offer both a global and local view on LGBT rights.

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