Tennessee passed a first-of-its-kind law restricting drag in public places earlier this year. But that law has never been enforced. A judge temporarily blocked it the night before it was set to go into effect. Now, a ruling in the case against Tennessee’s law is expected soon, just as Pride month is coming up.
God, guns and gay rights: Nashville’s Youth Poet Laureate is asking lawmakers for change
During this year’s State of Metro Address, Nashville’s Youth Poet Laureate called on lawmakers to do better for Tennessee’s children. The 16-year-old poet sat down with WPLN News to talk about gun reform, religion and LGBTQ rights.
Federal judge blocks Tennessee’s drag show restrictions
Tennessee’s strict limits on drag shows will not take effect Saturday after a federal judge issued a temporary injunction the night before. The decision sides with a theater company that claimed the law violates the First Amendment.
Bill and Hillary Clinton, Pete Buttigieg denounce attacks on LGBTQ community while in Nashville for Clinton Global Initiative U conference
Vanderbilt hosted the Clintons at the first in-person Clinton Global Initiative University conference since the pandemic. The former first couple shared advice and ideas on how to tackle world problems with the more than 700 students in attendance throughout the weekend.
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