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Tennessee introduces ‘Charlie Kirk Act’ protecting anti-LGBTQ+ university speakers
If signed by governor Bill Lee, the legislation could prevent public universities from restricting invited speakers based on their ideologies
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Tennessee governor Bill Lee announces Nuclear Family Month to coincide with Pride Month
The resolution follows a bill seeking to ban LGBTQ+ pride flags on state-owned property during Pride Month in Tennessee
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TV judge Eboni K. Williams humiliates father trying to sue gay son for fleeing forced conversion practice
"He’s terrified of you and the consequences of not being a part of this family," said Judge Eboni K. Williams
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Tennessee librarian is fired after refusing to remove LGBTQ+ children’s book
James’s dismissal follows Tennessee officials ordering state-funded libraries to conduct “age-appropriateness” reviews of children’s books
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Tennessee politician hits back at a homophobic smear campaign
"I'm sick and tired of this hatred attacking me and the folks in the LGBTQ+ community."
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Boygenius deliver iconic performance in drag to protest Tennessee governor Bill Lee
"I’ve found it’s a really powerful and humiliating tool to make those people f**k off."
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Hayley Kiyoko on defying police over drag queen ban at Tennessee gig: ‘This is so f***ed!’
We love you Hayley!
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Lizzo protests Tennesse’s anti-drag legislation with Drag Race alumni
Lizzo is the queen!
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Madonna calls out Tennessee’s anti-LGBTQ laws ahead of tour
“Anyone with half a brain knows not to f**k with a drag queen.”
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President Biden calls anti-LGBTQ legislation ‘close to sinful’
The American Civil Liberties Union is currently tracking 409 anti-LGBTQ bills in the US.
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Anti-drag Tennessee governor responds to uproar after thirsting over gay man’s Insta
Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally posted heart and flame emojis on 20-year-old Franklin McClur's underwear posts.
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The Human Rights Campaign calls out Tennessee Governor over drag ban
“When you attack our rights, we will call out your hypocrisy at every turn.”
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Kid Rock repeats homophobic slur after criticism for branding fans ‘f**king f*ggots’
"If Kid Rock using the word f*ggot offends you, good chance you are one."
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Anti-trans bathroom bill signed into law in Tennessee
Campaigners have vowed to fight the "discriminatory" legislation.
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Tennessee state lawyers pass bill allowing adoption agencies to discriminate against LGBTQ parents
The bill was put forward by Republican Tim Rudd
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Trans student suspended from religious college in Tennessee for undergoing gender confirmation surgery
Yanna Awtrey was suspended for two terms
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Taylor Swift slams Trump over LGBTQ rights as she urges senator to back Equality Act
The 'ME!' singer marked the beginning of Pride month with a rainbow-coloured call-to-arms.
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Man who bragged on social media about attacking a gay man has pleaded guilty
Brandon Wiley took to social media to post a series of photos covered in his victim's blood
Culture Film & TV
Taylor Swift donates over $100,000 to LGBTQ rights group fighting anti-gay bills in home state of Tennessee
Homophobes, look what you made her do.
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Tennessee state lawmakers move forward legislation allowing adoption agencies to discriminate against LGBTQ families
The bill was passed through the House with a vote of 67 to 22