Tennessee
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Federal Judge Strikes Down Tennessee's 'Unconstitutional' Drag Bill
Two months after a lawsuit fought the Adult Entertainment Act, Judge Thomas Parker rules the bill is an "unconstitutional restriction on the freedom of speech"
- 'We Won!'
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'Mommy, What If I Die When I Go Back to School?'
In the wake of a horrific school shooting in his home state, Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson calls for Americans to stand up to the NRA and demand that the GOP finally take action on guns
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James McMurtry Plays 'Red Dress' in Drag to Protest Tennessee's Anti-Drag Law
The Texas songwriter donned fishnets, pearls, and the titular red dress for his encore in Nashville
- Colorful Protest
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DOJ Sues Tennessee Over Ban on Gender-Affirming Treatment for Minors
The department is seeking an immediate order to stop the law from going into effect on July 1
- Trans Rights
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Lizzo Creates ‘Safe Space’ at Knoxville Show With ‘RuPaul's Drag Race’ Alumni
On Friday, singer and drag performers took a stand against Tennessee’s anti-drag law, which bans “adult cabaret entertainment” in public spaces
- Celebrate Everyone
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Tennessee, Where Weed Is Illegal, Makes Anthem About Pot Farming Its State Song... on 4/20
Steve Earle performed "Copperhead Road" at the statehouse and implored lawmakers to listen to "Devil's Right Hand," his cautionary tale of gun violence
- Copperhead D'oh!
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Tennessee Republican Resigns After Being Caught Sexually Harassing Interns
Rep. Scotty Campbell recently voted to expel three Democrats for protesting gun violence
- Double Standard
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Sheryl Crow, Kacey Musgraves, Amy Grant, Jason Isbell Call for Tennessee Gun Reform
Some of the biggest artists in Nashville are urging state lawmakers to pass stricter gun law in the wake of the Covenant school shooting
- Nashville Unites
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Justin Jones Is Back Where He Belongs: The Statehouse
The Nashville Metro Council voted unanimously to reinstate Rep. Justin Jones to the Tennessee House of Representatives days after Republicans voted to expel him
- Tennessee Three
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Former GOP Senator Opposes Expelling Tennessee Dems
The ousting of former Reps. Justin J. Pearson and Justin Jones by Republican lawmakers will end up helping Democrats in the state, said Scott Brown
- Common Ground
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