Full Equality in Tennessee

18/08/2024

Consider writing a letter to the editor this week. We have suggested stories and information on how to submit your letter at the link: https://www.tnep.org/suggested_stories_for_letters_to_the_editor_week_of_august_18 .

13/08/2024

We need to hear from you about your school district anywhere in Tennessee is implementing the new law outing trans and nonbinary students who request an accommodation for their pronoun or name. Provide information in the form at the link.

Tennessee Equality Project is a 20 year old organization that advocates for LGBTQ+ protections in state and local policies. We are not attorneys, we cannot offer legal advice, and this is not a civil rights complaint form for discrimination. Tennessee Equality Project is tracking how school district...

09/08/2024

The new outing trans and nonbinary students law is in effect. Tell us what you are hearing about how it is being implemented in your school district. Contact TEP Knox, Anderson, and Blount Counties Chair Aly Chapman at [email protected] regardless of where you live in Tennessee.

04/08/2024

A new group of stories that deserve a letter to the editor from YOU. Learn more at the link: https://www.tnep.org/suggested_stories_for_letters_to_the_editor_week_of_august_4 .

Raising your voice for the LGBTQ community in Tennessee

28/07/2024

Make your voice heard! Write a letter to the editor about new stories affecting the LGBTQ community in Tennessee. We have suggested stories and how to submit your letter at the link.
https://www.tnep.org/suggested_stories_for_letters_to_the_editor_week_of_july_28 .

27/07/2024

Today (Saturday) is the last day of early voting in Tennessee. Election Day is August 1.

21/07/2024

Write a letter to the editor and make your voice heard. We have suggested stories in your regional newspapers and information on how to submit your letter at the link. https://www.tnep.org/suggested_stories_for_letters_to_the_editor_week_of_july_21 .

Write a letter to the editor about an important LGBTQ story

08/07/2024

Alarming headlines over the last couple of weeks reflect a growing crisis. Part of the answer is speaking out. But how? We've got some specific places you can put your words at the link: https://www.tnep.org/specific_engagement_for_an_alarming_news_cycle .

News affecting the LGBTQ community in Tennessee

19/04/2024

***TAKE ACTION. Here are the campaigns so far for bills moving next week. As the schedule shifts, we may add more campaigns. https://www.tnep.org/campaigns_for_week_of_april_22 .

Legislation affecting the LGBTQ community in Tennessee

05/04/2024

Good evening. We have the first round of our campaigns for next week. Please, use them and then share them. Thanks for all your work this session. https://www.tnep.org/campaigns_for_week_of_april_8 .

Legislation affecting the LGBTQ community in Tennessee.

29/03/2024

With the previous campaign, over 350 of you told the House Education Administration Committee to vote NO on bills that eliminate non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ students and force school districts to out trans and non-binary students. THE BILLS ARE BACK in committee next week. We have updated the campaign to emphasize the collision course with the federal government inherent in these bills. Take action and talk to the committee, include a video message if you can.

Both these bills harm LGBTQ students--one by removing non-discrimination protections and the other by forcing school districts to out trans students.

17/02/2024

Click the link and fight back: https://ujoin.co/campaigns/2886/actions/public?action_id=3463 .

06/02/2024

There is still time to tell the House K-12 Subcommittee to vote NO on the flag ban bill. Use this easy form: https://ujoin.co/campaigns/2734/actions/public?action_id=3127 .

19/01/2024

Campaigns for next week are up. The big day for action is Monday, starting at 3pm Central Time with Pride Flag Day at the Capitol.
https://www.tnep.org/campaigns_for_wk_jan22 .

Legislation affecting Tennessee's LGBTQ community

12/01/2024

Good morning. Please, share the weekly information about the legislative session with others. Be informed is vital. Thanks! https://www.tnep.org/campaigns_for_week_of_january_15 .

Legislation affecting Tennessee's LGBTQ community

05/01/2024

CALL TO ACTION. Our first campaigns for the new session are up and running. These are based on what we know so far about next week. Please, click the link and do as much as you can. We try to make it easy. But we need YOUR HELP! Thanks.

Legislation affecting the LGBTQ community in Tennessee

02/01/2024

Learn about upcoming events to speak out for your rights.

A new year means new laws in Tennessee and a new legislative session in a matter of days. With the countdown already starting, LGBTQ+ advocates are preparing for the year ahead, with some old and n…