Tennessee Equality Project
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Tennessee's statewide LGBTQ rights and public policy organization. TNEP.org info@tnep.org . @tnequality on Instagram.
Book restrictions in U.S. schools reaching high levels. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
US book bans in public schools reach record annual high of 12,000
Texas tops list with 8,100 bans while Stephen King is again most banned author, PEN America finds
theguardian.com
LGBTQ+ movement leaders warn that anti-trans ballot measures in five states could become a testing ground for a broader political strategy in the 2028 presidential election.
It is banned books week. You can find Bean Chapman's 2024 report on book restrictions in Tennessee near the bottom of our special reports page at the link: www.tnep.org/tep_special_...
TEP Special Reports
Research and action for the LGBTQ community in Tennessee
tnep.org
Today (Oct. 5) is the last day to register to vote in TN if someone wants to vote on Nov 3. The information is at the link: ovr.govote.tn.gov
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It's finally here! Are you ready to join us in kicking off #BannedBooksWeek?! This year's event is too big for just one piece of art, so we have THREE! #LetBooksBe bannedbooksweek.org
Protesters gathered outside UPMC Children’s Hospital after the hospital system agreed to stop providing gender-affirming medical care to patients under 19.
Fall events are updated to include a meeting in Franklin, TN. www.tnep.org/tep_fall_202...
TEP Fall 2026 Events
Join us to do your part in advocacy.
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Upcoming legislative advocacy events around the state www.tnep.org/tep_fall_202...
TEP Fall 2026 Events
Join us to do your part in advocacy.
tnep.org
We hope you have a good LGBTQ+ History Month and that October is filled with reminders that our past can be a source of reflection and strength.
We're glad that the Senate has exposed Jack Smith as a supporter of women's college basketball.
We're glad that the Senate has exposed Jack Smith as a supporter of women's college basketball.
Sad and dangerous. thehill.com/homenews/edu...
Education Department formally rescinds Title IX protections for LGBTQ students
The Education Department announced Monday it has formally rescinded the Biden-era Title IX interpretation that gave sex-based discrimination protections to students on the basis of sexual orientati…
thehill.com
ICYMI— this weekend The Factory in FRANKLIN, TN will host a Christian nationalist conference featuring one speaker who advocated for executing gay people, another who has defended slavery “set discuss what organizers call their Christian Crusade Holy War” www.yahoo.com/news/us/arti...
Disturbing, but glad they are challenging it. via @tennesseelookout.com tennesseelookout.com/2026/09/25/p...
Planned Parenthood files legal challenge to investigation, document demands by Tennessee AG • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is asking Planned Parenthood of Middle Tennessee for patient records as he targets abortion care.
tennesseelookout.com
A big deal! www.wsmv.com/2026/09/23/f...
Former Rutherford County library director sues board over firing
A former Rutherford County library director is suing the library board, alleging her March firing for refusing to remove 132 children's books — most about the LGBTQ+ community — violated her civil rig...
wsmv.com
We hope you've had a good Bi Visibility Day. We were glad to celebrate with Nashville Pride and the Nashville Grizzlies at Perfectly Fine (pictured below).
LGBTQ veterans building 15 years after repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell via @washblade.bsky.social : www.washingtonblade.com/2026/09/20/w...
What LGBTQ veterans are building after ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
DADT repeal took effect on Sept. 20, 2011. Trans servicemember ban reinstated
washingtonblade.com
Marking the anniversary of the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. The optimism then, the fight now. www.tnep.org/marking_don_...
Marking Don't Ask, Don't Tell repeal
The optimism then, the fight today
tnep.org
Out Rutherford County Commissioner Brendan Doughtie speaks at BoroPride.
Ready for fun and freedom at BoroPride today from Noon to 6pm
Happy BoroPride day! Come see if you're near Murfreesboro. www.facebook.com/events/36175...
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Election protection initiatives ahead of November 3 via @tennesseelookout.com : tennesseelookout.com/2026/09/18/r...
With vote-by-mail court fight settled, attention shifts to protections at the polls • Tennessee Lookout
Voting rights groups and Democratic officials are looking to defend against what they see as possible election interference from the Trump administration ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, now t...
tennesseelookout.com
Looking at recent challenges to marriage equality/the freedom to marry in Tennessee. www.tnep.org/looking_at_r...
Looking at recent challenges to marriage equality in Tennessee
Issues past and future
tnep.org
Learn about "companion bills" in Tennessee at our latest Instagram post. www.instagram.com/p/DdWXvGUkT7...
Create an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you're into with the people who get you.
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Hispanic Heritage Month message from TEP Sevier County Chair Gibran Cuevas
Update on this important case via @npr.org : www.npr.org/2026/09/14/n...
The Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail voting restrictions for this year's midterms
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to allow mail-in voting restrictions under a U.S. Postal Service plan for the midterm general election.
npr.org
Coming up on October 30 in Nashville benefiting American Red Cross, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and Healthy and Free TN. Tickets at the link: www.axs.com/events/15843...
COVEN: Haunt + Nocturnal Femme Concert - Nashville - Cannery Hall - The Mil - Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 08:30 PM - AXS US
Get tickets for COVEN: Haunt + Nocturnal Femme Concert promoted by Ragana Creative & TBA LLC Present: at Cannery Hall - The Mil in Nashville on Fri, 30 October 2026 - 08:30 PM at AXS.com
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Turkish government cracks down on LGBTQ organizations over the weekend. apnews.com/article/turk...
Turkish authorities launch crackdown on LGBTQ+ and HIV support groups
Turkish authorities have cracked down on multiple LGBTQ+ groups and individuals, detaining dozens and raiding association offices and popular hangouts.
apnews.com
