Tennessee

November 6, 2014

by Seth Adam, GLAAD's Vice President of Communications

6th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds ban on marriage for same-sex couples

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld anti-gay marriage bans in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee. This is the first federal appeals court ruling that has upheld bans on marriage for same-sex couples. Four other circuits have ruled in favor of marriage equality.

September 8, 2014

by Tiq Milan

Local Memphis station gets transgender coverage right

41-year old Alejandra Leos a Latina transgender woman, was murdered a mere few feet from her home in Memphis Tennessee last Friday.

August 14, 2014

by Joeli Katz, Youth Issues Intern

Williams Institute estimates economic impact of marriage equality in Michigan

The Williams Institute at UCLA has released reports on the economic boost of marriage for same-sex couples should marriage equality come to Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

August 8, 2014

by Joeli Katz, Youth Issues Intern

Public vote strips benefits for same-sex couples in Chattanooga

Residents of Chattanooga, Tennessee, voted down an ordinance that previously extended benefits to the domestic partners of city employees.

August 4, 2014

by Joeli Katz, Youth Issues Intern

An eventful few days for Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee

On this Wednesday, August 6, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit will review same-sex marriage cases from each of the four states in its geographic area – Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee.

May 1, 2014

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

U.S. Circuit Court ruling temporarily invalidates marriages of Tennessee same-sex couples

A ruling by the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily invalidated the marriages of three same-sex couples who are plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the state of Tennessee.

March 20, 2014

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Marcel Neergaard takes a break from anti-bullying advocacy to talk to Fusion

Marcel Neergaard, a 2013 GLAAD Spirit Day Ambassador, was on Alicia Mendez Tonight on Fusion to talk about his personal story and his advocacy for anti-bullying legislation in Tennessee.

March 14, 2014

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Tennessee must recognize the marriage of three couples

A federal judge has ordered the state of Tennessee to recognize the marriages of three same-sex couples while their marriage equality lawsuit goes through the court system.

March 10, 2014

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Marcel Neergaard schools everyone on anti-LGBT bullying

Tennessee advocate and Spirit Day Ambassador, Marcel Neergaard, has written another essay for the Huffington Post. He described returning to school, what challenges he continues to face, and how he continues to advocate for LGBT students.

February 27, 2014

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

"License to Discriminate" vetoed in Arizona but still on the table in 7 states

Nearly a quarter of the country have recently considered or are still considering bills similar to the "License to Discriminate" SB 1062 that was vetoed this week by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer.

Tennessee

6th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds ban on marriage for same-sex couples

Local Memphis station gets transgender coverage right

Williams Institute estimates economic impact of marriage equality in Michigan

Public vote strips benefits for same-sex couples in Chattanooga

An eventful few days for Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee

U.S. Circuit Court ruling temporarily invalidates marriages of Tennessee same-sex couples

Marcel Neergaard takes a break from anti-bullying advocacy to talk to Fusion

Tennessee must recognize the marriage of three couples

Marcel Neergaard schools everyone on anti-LGBT bullying

"License to Discriminate" vetoed in Arizona but still on the table in 7 states

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