Tennessee Equality Project

'Don't Say Gay' Bill Gains Traction In Tennessee

Carly Schwartz | Posted 06.22.2011

A bill that would prohibit teachers from discussing homosexuality in the classroom before the ninth grade has advanced in Tennessee's Senate. Spon...

Councilwoman Threatened For Support Of Protection For Gay Workers

Posted 05.25.2011

Janis Fullilove, a councilwoman in Memphis, Tenn., received death threats Tuesday over her support of protection for gays working in city government. ...