Tennesseans Can No Longer Update Gender Markers on Official Documents
As of July 1, only one’s sex assigned at birth as reflected on a birth certificate can be noted on identification documents in Tennessee.
July 9, 2023
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Tennessee Republicans pass bill allowing marriage discrimination toward same-sex couples
Despite marriage equality being the law of the land with significant support, the GOP continues to try to legislate LGBTQ+ people out of society.
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Christians Accuse Chick-fil-A of 'Going Gay'
A petition on change.org wants the fast food chain to explain why a Nashville festival celebrating LGBT films lists Chick-fil-A as a sponsor.
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HRC Protests Tennessee Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws With Ad, Rally
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Tennessee bill permitting anti-LGBTQ+ foster and adoptee parents passes House
Critics contend LGBTQ+ children could be placed in homes hostile to their sexual and gender identity.
April 2, 2024
Tennessee's Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill' Goes Down the Drain
A legislative committee voted today to send the bill to a summer study session, killing it for this year.
March 22, 2016
Tennessee's Latest Anti-LGBTQ+ Assault: Restricting Trans Health Care
The new legislation signed by Gov. Bill Lee is the fifth anti-LGBTQ+ measure he's signed this year.
May 19, 2021
Tennessee Flushes 'Bathroom Bill' Away Again
Its lead sponsor has withdrawn it until next year, she said today.
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Wrath of God Put to a Vote Tonight in Tennessee
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Tennessee Families Sue to Block Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
“The Heath Care Ban violates the constitutional rights of Tennessee adolescents and their parents, and — if it goes into effect — will cause severe and irreparable harm,” the complaint says.
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Know the Hate in Your State: New Bills Target the Trans Community
Want to know if transphobic legislation has been introduced in your state? Read on.
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Anti-transgender laws may complicate access to the ballot for trans voters
Advocacy groups are mobilizing to safeguard access to the ballot as states implement laws that could deter trans people from voting in November.
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