Stephen Colbert believes he has found the next U.S. president in Tennessee state senator Stacey Campfield, the author of the draconian "Don't … [Read more...] about ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Lawmaker Stacey Campfield Will Be Our Next President, Says Stephen Colbert: VIDEO
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‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Author Stacey Campfield Tells Concerned Constituents They Need Meds and Therapy: VIDEO
Here's how Tennessee Senator Stacey Campfield, the author of the resurrected "Don't Say Gay" bill (which not only forbids teachers … [Read more...] about ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Author Stacey Campfield Tells Concerned Constituents They Need Meds and Therapy: VIDEO
Man Suspects His Dog is ‘Gay’, Turns it Over to be Euthanized
In news related to the last post, Jackson, Tennessee shelter reports that a dog owner turned his dog over to be euthanized because he suspected the … [Read more...] about Man Suspects His Dog is ‘Gay’, Turns it Over to be Euthanized
Tennessee’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill is Back, and Now Requires Schools to Out Gay Kids to Their Parents
Think Progress reports that SB234, Tennessee's 'Don't Say Gay' bill is back ,and more harmful than ever. It also contains language … [Read more...] about Tennessee’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill is Back, and Now Requires Schools to Out Gay Kids to Their Parents
Gay Man Beaten Unconscious in Homophobic Assault at Camp for the Homeless: VIDEO
Glen Ortmann, a homeless man in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, says he was beaten unconscious in a homophobic assault in a homeless camp in the woods … [Read more...] about Gay Man Beaten Unconscious in Homophobic Assault at Camp for the Homeless: VIDEO
Memphis, TN Approves LGBT Workplace Protections in 9-4 Vote
The Memphis City Council voted 9-4 to add sexual orientation and gender identity to a list of city workplace protections, the Memphis Flyer … [Read more...] about Memphis, TN Approves LGBT Workplace Protections in 9-4 Vote
Mark Clayton, Anti-Gay Lunatic, Gets Democratic Senate Nomination
The Tennessee Democratic Party issued a sad statement yesterday, denouncing their own party's freshly-minted senatorial candidate: The only time … [Read more...] about Mark Clayton, Anti-Gay Lunatic, Gets Democratic Senate Nomination
Knoxville, TN Mayor Gets Wild Cheer for Telling LGBT Pride Crowd ‘It’s Okay to Say Gay’ – VIDEO
In Tennessee, where anti-LGBT legislation is the norm rather than the exception, it's refreshing to see Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero touting … [Read more...] about Knoxville, TN Mayor Gets Wild Cheer for Telling LGBT Pride Crowd ‘It’s Okay to Say Gay’ – VIDEO
Straight Man Pretends To Be Gay For A Year, Learns Lesson: VIDEO
Nashville resident Timothy Kurek says his religious upbringing taught him that gay people are sinners, and that for years he acted like a straight up … [Read more...] about Straight Man Pretends To Be Gay For A Year, Learns Lesson: VIDEO
Christian School Board Member Stirs Firestorm in Tennessee Over ‘It’s Okay to Be Gay’ Student Yearbook Article
Van Shaver, a school board member in Lenoir City, Tennessee, outside of Knoxville, is calling for the investigation of James Yoakley, a journalism … [Read more...] about Christian School Board Member Stirs Firestorm in Tennessee Over ‘It’s Okay to Be Gay’ Student Yearbook Article