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Community raises nearly $84,000 for TN librarian fired for refusing to relocate children’s LGBTQ books
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (246+ words) MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - The library director who was fired for refusing to relocate LGBTQ children's books has garnered substantial community support, with people donating nearly $84,000 to help her as she navigates the loss of her job. A GoFundMe launched by…...
‘I had no choice’: Ousted TN library director addresses firing over refusal to relocate LGBTQ children’s books
20+ hour, 23+ min ago (337+ words) MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - Luanne James expected to serve for years as director of the Rutherford County Library System, but her tenure ended after eight months. James said she was terminated when the library board voted to remove her after she…...
‘I had no choice’: Ousted TN library director addresses firing over LGBTQ books removal
16+ hour, 17+ min ago (337+ words) MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - Luanne James expected to serve for years as director of the Rutherford County Library System, but her tenure ended after eight months. James said she was terminated when the library board voted to remove her after she…...
Tennessee bill would require reporting of gender transition procedures
1+ week, 1+ day ago (64+ words) Tennessee bill would require reporting of gender transition procedures'WSMV Tennessee bill would require reporting of gender transition procedures Murfreesboro will get a new 24/7 freestanding emergency department Chuy's makes "difficult business decision' to close Midtown location Two dogs euthanized after Smyrna…...
Dept. of Education investigating school district for reportedly allowing biological males to use female restrooms
3+ week, 3+ day ago (258+ words) NEW RICHMOND, Wis. (WEAU/Gray News) " The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) is investigating a Wisconsin school district for reports that the district is allowing biological males to use female restrooms. In a press release, the DOE said its Office for…...
Lawmakers seek to add ‘honorifics’ to preferred pronoun prohibition for teachers, state employees in TN
3+ week, 6+ day ago (190+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A pair of lawmakers is looking to expand on not requiring students, teachers and more to use or provide preferred names or pronouns in Tennessee. The lawmakers, Sen. Paul Rose (R-District 32) and Rep. Aron Maberry (R-Clarksville), introduced…...
Lawmakers pushing for pilot program to launch free feminine hygiene vending machines in TN schools
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (117+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Lawmakers are pushing for a pilot program for free feminine hygiene vending machines to be placed in schools in Tennessee. This bill, SB 0587, would require the Department of Health to create a pilot program for women's restrooms…...
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women’s sports
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (861+ words) The court's conservative majority, which has repeatedly ruled against transgender Americans in the past year, signaled during more than three hours of arguments it would rule the state bans don't violate either the Constitution or the federal law known as…...
Nashville Pride kicks off with boosted security amid national tension
9+ mon, 6+ day ago (312+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Friday brought the official start of Nashville Pride with thousands expected to fill Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park this weekend for what organizers call the biggest Pride celebration yet. This year's festivities kick off Friday night with…...
Nashville Pride facing ‘financial crisis’ that could threaten future events
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (302+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Every year since 1990, Nashville has held its Pride Festival and Parade, one of Tennessee's largest LGBTQ+ gatherings. Since its creation, many have been able to have a vibrant celebration of love, community, and identity, as well as…...