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2 09, 2026

KIPP Nashville Removes LGBTQ Books After Teacher Challenges Same-Sex Marriage Curriculum

2026-09-02T19:58:27-07:00September 2nd, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg – Senior Correspondent | Nashville LGBTQ News NASHVILLE, TN — (September 2, 2026) — A dispute involving a first-grade teacher's religious objection to books depicting same-sex families has escalated into a broader controversy over LGBTQ-themed materials at KIPP Nashville schools, placing the charter network at the intersection of religious accommodation, parental rights [...]

24 06, 2026

Tennessee Christian School Settles With Student Suspended After Coming Out as Gay

2026-06-24T16:18:30-07:00June 24th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg - Senior Correspondent | LGBT Politics USA CLEVELAND, TN — (June 24, 2026) — A Tennessee Christian school has agreed to pay $10,000 to settle a legal fight brought by a former student who alleged she was suspended, barred from graduation, and threatened with harm to her college prospects after she came [...]

2 06, 2026

Andy Ogles Deletes Post After Saying ‘Homosexuality Has No Place in America’

2026-08-20T15:09:46-07:00June 2nd, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg – Senior Correspondent | LGBT Politics USA NASHVILLE, TN — (June 2, 2026) — Tennessee Republican Congressman Andy Ogles is facing widespread criticism after posting a Pride Month message declaring that "Homosexuality has no place in America" before apparently deleting the controversial statement following a wave of backlash. The now-deleted post appeared [...]

19 05, 2026

Tennessee Forces Adult Stores to Post Warning Signs Linking Customers to Sexual Assault

2026-05-19T16:09:20-07:00May 19th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg – Senior Correspondent | LGBT Politics USA NASHVILLE, Tenn. — (May 19, 2026) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed controversial legislation requiring adult-oriented businesses across the state to display government-mandated warning signs claiming patrons “may be contributing” to sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, and human trafficking. The legislation immediately drew backlash [...]

20 04, 2026

Tennessee Passes “Charlie Kirk Act” Targeting Campus Protests Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Speakers

2026-09-06T16:46:16-07:00April 20th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg – Senior Correspondent | LGBT Politics News LAS VEGAS — (April 20, 2026) — In a move igniting nationwide debate over free speech and LGBTQ+ rights, Tennessee lawmakers have approved the controversial “Charlie Kirk Act,” legislation that could penalize students and faculty who protest campus speakers with anti-LGBTQ+ views. The bill now heads [...]

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