A federal judge has struck down a Tennessee law that would’ve required businesses and schools to post a warning sign if they allow transgender people to use the restroom that aligns with their gender.
After banning trans athletes in K-12 sports, Tennessee Republicans take aim at college
In a sequel to last year’s legislation barring transgender students from playing sports at public K-12 schools, trans athletes could also be barred from competing in collegiate sports under new legislation filed in the Tennessee General Assembly.
Nashville is rated as the most equitable city in the state for LGBTQ people, but could do better by transgender residents
Nashville is the only Tennessee city rated above the national average in the latest Municipal Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign. But it still has room for improvement — especially when it comes to providing resources to transgender residents.
The ACLU threatened a lawsuit when Tennessee’s transgender athlete ban became law. Now it’s following through.
The ACLU and Lambda Legal filed the lawsuit in federal court on behalf of a 14-year-old high school freshman in Knoxville who was unable to try out for the boy’s golf team.
‘If you say you don’t discriminate, prove it’: Former Metro employee supports push for trans-inclusive health benefits
If Nashville’s government offered transgender inclusive health benefits, it could be protection from future discrimination complaints and would make the employer more equitable — the Metro Human Relations Commission report argues.
Tennessee’s Transgender Bathroom Signage Requirement Challenged In Court And In Public On Day 1
Tennessee’s new rule that requires posted signs at places that allow transgender people to use multi-person restrooms has attracted a rush of opposition on its first day in effect. The law signed by Gov. Bill Lee started July 1, despite legal efforts to halt implementation.
ACLU Challenges Tennessee Law Requiring Warning Sign for Transgender-Friendly Bathrooms
The ACLU is challenging a new Tennessee law that advocates say will endanger the transgender community.
Gov. Bill Lee Signs Anti-Trans Bathroom Signage Bill Into Law
Tennessee’s latest anti-trans law will expand beyond public schools and into public spaces.
Bill To Restrict Transgender Students’ Bathroom Access Clears The Tennessee Senate
A so-called bathroom bill cleared the state Senate today. The measure would allow students and teachers to refuse to share restrooms with transgender people. Schools that don’t comply could be opened to the risk of litigation.
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