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Tennessee Equality Project

Tennessee Equality Project Did you know that even though the Legislature is not in session yet, lawmakers have already been filing bills? TEP is watching the process closely and will alert you if any new discriminatory bills are introduced.

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Tennessee Equality Project One view of the top 10 political stories of 2009 involving the U.S. GLBT community. What would you have added?

Grand Divisions: News and Comment on TN Politics: Top 10 political stories for the U.S. GBLT communi
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This blog will explore the divisions both grand and not so grand that confront Tennessee politics today. While this effort is produced by members of the Tennessee Equality Project, the state's largest ...
Wed at 10:34pm
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Tennessee Equality Project Follow us on Twitter. We need more people tweeting for equality. Take the Twitter plunge in 2010 if you haven't already.

TN Equality Project (tnequality) on Twitter
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Statewide GLBT organization working for equality in TN
Wed at 9:11am
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Tennessee Equality Project Our Nashville Eye piece in today's Tennessean. They did cut some items from the piece so here's a link to the original that we submitted: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dhrzqqc9_8fb8fwf2x .

For gays, lesbians, 2009 brought trials, many triumphs | tennessean.com | The Tennessean
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Like any year in politics for Tennessee's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community, 2009 was a year of struggle, but it was a year with more gains than any in recent memory. Here's a
Wed at 5:54am
Tennessee Equality Project

Tennessee Equality Project The scandal involving former State Sen. Paul Stanley, who introduced the adoption ban bill in the Legislature, is all over Post Politics' list of most clicked items of 2009.

Post Politics Top 25 Of 2009 : Post Politics: Political News and Views in Tennessee
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If you are looking for the best posts of the year on Post Politics, this ain’t it. But it is a list of the most clicked on permalinks on the site during the 2009 calendar year. In descending order…
Tue at 8:28pm
Tennessee Equality Project

Tennessee Equality Project A look back at the highlights of 2009: Shelby County Commissioner Steve Mulroy addresses the crowd gathered at the First Congregational Church in Memphis the day before the Shelby County Commission adopted the non-discrimination resolution.

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Shelby County Commissioner Steve Mulroy addresses the crowd at the rally to support the Shelby County (Tennessee) Non-Discrimination Ordinance
Tue at 6:52pm
Tennessee Equality Project

Tennessee Equality Project A message from TEP president H.G. Stovall.

Video message from TEP President H.G. Stovall
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2009 was a landmark year for equality in Tennessee, but we don’t have time to look back. The General Assembly reconvenes in just two weeks and we have to be ready to fight for our rights.If I just had twenty seconds to speak with you in person, this is what I would say:
Tue at 11:36am
Mary
Mary
Dude, what was the temperature when you filmed this? :-)
Tue at 11:41am
Tennessee Equality Project

Tennessee Equality Project The New York Times looks at the victories of openly GLBT candidates around the country even as marriage equality comes short at the ballot and in many state legislatures. A nice nod to the Victory Fund, too.

In Voting Booth, Gay Candidates Are Getting Support That Gay Issues Do Not - NYTimes.com
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Openly gay candidates are winning elections more often, even in states that passed bans on same-sex marriage.
December 28, 2009 at 9:18pm
Tennessee Equality Project

Tennessee Equality Project The Washington Post is ready for Don't Ask/Don't Tell to come to an end.

Gays, lesbians should be able to serve openly in the military
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SLOWLY BUT SURELY, the groundwork continues to be laid for the overdue demise of
December 28, 2009 at 12:42pm
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Tennessee Equality Project Coming out stories from Ireland set to song featured in the New York Times.

At the Public Theater, Stories About Coming Out in Ireland - NYTimes.com
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True stories of older Irish men willing to flout tradition by frankly discussing their homosexuality form the spine of “Silver Stars,” produced by Dublin company Brokentalkers.
December 27, 2009 at 4:52pm
Tennessee Equality Project

Tennessee Equality Project If you live in Tennessee, make it your New Year's resolution to attend!

Advancing Equality Day on the Hill
Location:TBA Nashville, TN
Time:8:30AM Tuesday, March 2nd
December 26, 2009 at 11:07am
Tennessee Equality Project

Tennessee Equality Project TN 3rd District Congressional candidate Tim Gobble says he'll "stand up for traditional marriage." If you use Twitter, consider asking him what he means by that.

Twitter / Tim Gobble: As a pro-life conservative ...
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As a pro-life conservative who will stand up for traditional marriage and the 2nd Amendment, I ask for your vote... http://bit.ly/8rCiTG
December 22, 2009 at 9:10pm
Amy
Amy
I emailed this to him:

Mr. Gobble,

The tradition of marriage is a wonderful thing. I wish I and my other half could join in that tradition. We have made a commitment to be together and love and honor each other for the rest of our lives. And regardless of the law, we intend to do that. It's just sad that we won't be able to have any of the rights that other married couples have. I don't understand why heterosexual couples want so badly for myself and my significant other to not be able to be legally married. It's not their lives or yours that are affected. It's mine.... See More

Sincerely,
Amy Clark
December 23, 2009 at 6:00am
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Tennessee Equality Project
Thanks, Amy. Even if he doesn't change his beliefs, he might be a little more hesitant about spouting off publicly about marriage if he is challenged. Anything that decreases the negative discourse is good.
December 23, 2009 at 7:21am
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Tennessee Equality Project Chicago Tribune piece includes gay Tennessee native's dread of coming home for holidays.

For gays and lesbians, holidays can be a time of added stress -- chicagotribune.com
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Even after he turned 20, Justin Herren viewed Christmas with childlike wonderment. Back at his family's home in Tennessee, he and his brother and sister -- all three grown up -- would rise before dawn ...
December 22, 2009 at 8:16pm
Amy
Amy
This article is so true. I've experienced some of these things myself and so have my friends. I know what it's like to have to choose to spend the holidays with my girlfriend of many years or my family. It's not fair to have to choose.
December 23, 2009 at 7:34am
Debbie
Debbie
As a mother myself, I've never understood how any parent could make one choose between them and their beloved. My adult children know that whomever they fall in love with will be welcomed into our home with that same love.
December 23, 2009 at 9:02am
Al Bland
Al Bland
I don't understand this so-called parental love myself, Debbie. Glad to see you sharing what true love is all about, including--not separating from those you love. Can't we ALL just get along? Works for me and my family. I could not imagine being outside my circle of love. But through the years I have counseled too many in the LGBT community that have been thrown away by their blood kin.
Well, fa la la la la--y'all.
December 24, 2009 at 1:27am
Tennessee Equality Project

Tennessee Equality Project Great slideshow on the marriage equality victory in Mexico City.

Mexico City allows gay marriage | Reuters.com
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Reuters.com for the latest news photos and slideshows.
December 21, 2009 at 8:53pm