The 109th General Assembly of the State of Tennessee just reconvened and discrimination is on the agenda. 

The Tennessee Natural Marriage Defense Act has already been filed.  One representative discussed filing a bill that would prohibit transgender students from using restrooms and changing rooms that correspond with their gender identity.  Legislators are going to investigate diversity programming at our public colleges and universities.  And they're not looking to celebrate diversity, but to control the promotion of it.

Meanwhile in local government, county commissions around the state are considering anti-marriage equality resolutions in hopes that the Legislature will take us back to the days before marriage equality.  Rutherford County's is up this week and a large group in red is gathering to show support for marriage equality.

What can you do?

1. If your county is considering an anti-marriage equality resolution, show up in red to oppose it.  Here's a list of upcoming county commission meetings and other events.  

2. Tell the members of the State Senate not to file or sponsor a companion bill to the anti-transgender bathroom legislation at this link.

3. RSVP for TEP's 12th annual Advancing Equality Day on the Hill on March 8.

4. Consider supporting all our work of fighting back against discriminatory legislation with a monthly investment or a one-time contribution.

Together we can raise our voices for a more inclusive, equitable Tennessee.