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GLAAD RESPONDS TO REINSTATEMENT OF TENNESSEE LAWMAKERS AND COMMUNITY UPRISING AGAINST LGBTQ ATTACKS AT THE TENNESSEE STATEHOUSE

GLAAD RESPONDS TO REINSTATEMENT OF TENNESSEE LAWMAKERS AND COMMUNITY UPRISING AGAINST LGBTQ ATTACKS AT THE TENNESSEE STATEHOUSE

(New York, NY, April 13, 2023) GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, is responding to the reinstatement of Rep. Justin Pearson and Rep. Justin Jones to the Tennessee legislature and growing chorus of citizens speaking up for equality and safety, and against state sponsored discrimination including legislative proposals targeting LGBTQ people, essential healthcare, drag performance, and Pride celebrations. 

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Tennessee Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn’s anti-LGBTQ activist history

GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, today released the following background on Tennessee Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn which highlights her anti-LGBTQ activist record during her time as a public servant. This backgrounder is in response to media coverage of Blackburn’s decision to run for the open seat in the U.S. Senate following the unexpected retirement of current Senator Bob Corker.

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