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Out Football Player Has Received ‘Nothing But Support’ + More News

Kennedy McDowell (image via Colorado State University)

Some news items you might have missed: • Outsports: Out defensive end Kennedy McDowell says he’s received nothing but support from his fellow Colorado State University football players since the publication of a national profile piece two weeks ago that included McDowell. Continue reading “Out Football Player Has Received ‘Nothing But Support’ + More News”

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Olivia Hill Becomes 1st Elected Trans Official In Tennessee

Olivia Hill made history on Thursday when she won an at-large seat on the Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County, becoming the first openly transgender official elected to public office in Tennessee.
Olivia Hill (image via official campaign Facebook page)
Olivia Hill made history on Thursday when she won an at-large seat on the Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County, becoming the first openly transgender official elected to public office in Tennessee. Continue reading “Olivia Hill Becomes 1st Elected Trans Official In Tennessee”

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Judge Blocks Tennessee Anti-Drag Law + More News

Tennessee lawmakers have introduced their own "Don't Say Gay" legislation which would prohibit discussion of LGBTQ topics on any level in schools. Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A federal judge Friday granted a temporary restraining order preventing enforcement of Tennessee’s anti-drag law against a Pride festival taking place in Blount County Saturday. Continue reading “Judge Blocks Tennessee Anti-Drag Law + More News”

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Appeals Court Allows Tennessee Ban On Gender-Affirming Care To Go Into Effect

BY a vote of 2-1, a panel of judges in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit has ruled Tennessee's law prohibiting gender-affirming care (such as hormone therapy) for transgender minors can go into effect immediately. By a vote of 2-1, a panel of judges in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit has ruled Tennessee’s law banning gender-affirming care (such as hormone therapy) for transgender minors can go into effect immediately. Continue reading “Appeals Court Allows Tennessee Ban On Gender-Affirming Care To Go Into Effect”

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Mayor Breaks Tie Vote To Allow Franklin Pride Festival To Proceed

The Tennessee suburb of Franklin will have a Pride festival this year after Mayor Ken Moore broke a tie vote on approving a permit to hold the event in a public park.
(image via Facebook/FranklinPride)
The Tennessee suburb of Franklin will have a Pride festival this year after Mayor Ken Moore broke a tie vote on approving a permit to hold the event in a public park. Continue reading “Mayor Breaks Tie Vote To Allow Franklin Pride Festival To Proceed”

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Franklin Pride Festival Meets Fierce Resistance From ‘Christians’

Franklin Pride is finding resistance from local residents in trying to secure a permit for the event this year.
My hubby Michael and I enjoying our local Pride Festival in 2022
The small suburb of Franklin, Tennessee (population 85,000) has held LGBTQ Pride festivals for the past two years in a public park complete with food trucks, live entertainment, vendors, and thousands of attendees. Clayton Klutts, president of the Franklin Pride organization, saw it all as the progress the LGBTQ community has made in the small, conservative town. But… Continue reading “Franklin Pride Festival Meets Fierce Resistance From ‘Christians’”