Sam Stockard of Tennessee Lookout has a good roundup on developments and perspective related to the State partnering with Turning Point to establish Club America chapters in Tennessee schools. tennesseelookout.com/2025/12/19/s... .

Horrible developments. There will be lawsuits to attempt to block these moves. www.npr.org/sections/sho...

The Legislature is back in 1 month! We'll be fighting anti-LGBTQ bills with the full range of lobbying, mobilizing Tennesseans throughout the state, engaging the media, and giving you ways to raise YOUR voice as we have for over 20 years. Support our work at secure.actblue.com/donate/tenne... .

Ominous development in Tennessee. tennesseelookout.com/2025/12/12/t...

@nashvillescene.com on the fight over book restrictions in Rutherford County. www.nashvillescene.com/news/citylim...

Many thanks to PFLAG Oak Ridge for hosting us tonight via Zoom to discuss preparations for the return of the Tennessee General Assembly in January.

@memphisflyer.com takes a look at expanded reach of My Sistah's House. www.memphisflyer.com/my-sistahs-h...

Coming up December 7 at the Belcourt in Nashville. www.belcourt.org/films/the-li...

Anti-trans campaign ads and rhetoric have again been deployed in today's special election in Tennessee. Polls close at 7pm. Find out where to vote and if you are registered: www.wkrn.com/news/local-n...

It's election day in Tennessee's 7th congressional district. wpln.org/post/tenness...

Tomorrow (Tuesday, December 2) is Election Day for the special TN 7th congressional district election. If you didn't vote early, it's your last chance to make your mark in that race.

Book publishers and literary groups are challenging orders by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett for public libraries to audit children’s collections and eliminate books dealing with gender identity.

#WorldAIDSDay is here whether the federal government observes it or not. www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/11/u-s-...

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 ?

We wish you a good Thanksgiving!

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.

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.

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... .

Federal judge doesn't put a hold on book restrictions/bans in Rutherford County Schools ahead of trial. tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/24/f...

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_...

"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... .

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... .

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...

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...

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_... .

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...

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...

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...

@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...

Lena Chipman announces run for Shelby County Commission. tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/03/t...

Happy Halloween to you!

We had a good time decoding state legislation last night in Memphis.

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...

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...

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...