The Spiritual Discipline of Acceptance
August 21, 2011
HRCs Religion and Faith Program has been exploring the concept of acceptance in the first few bus stops. In addition to our Pathways to Acceptance forums, Sharon Groves, HRC’s Religion and Faith Program Director, spoke this Sunday at First-Plymouth Congregational Church about the spiritual discipline of acceptance. Sharon asked the congregation to think about acceptance as a life-long process rather than one time destination.
Continue Reading ►Dollywood Official: No Admittance in “Marriage is so Gay” shirt
July 21, 2011
A lesbian couple visiting Dollywood’s Splash Country says a gatekeeper asked Olivier Odom to turn her HRC “marriage is so gay” t-shirt inside out before entering the park. Odom was with her wife, Jennifer Tipton, and the children of some friends. She complied so the kids could have a fun time at the park – but couldn’t help but notice patrons sporting t-shirts that displayed the Confederate flag, as well as offensive tattoos.
Continue Reading ►It’s OK to Be Takei
May 24, 2011
George Takei has never missed an opportunity to speak out for equality. So when a Tennessee Senate committee advanced the legislation known as the “Don’t Say Gay bill,” which would prohibit honest, healthy and age-appropriate conversations about sexuality in Tennessee’s classrooms, the Star Trek legend and HRC Coming Out spokesperson simply could not remain silent. So he took to YouTube to stand up for young LGBT Tennesseans.
Continue Reading ►Tennessee Governor Signs Bill Promoting Discrimination Into Law
May 24, 2011
In an apparent attempt to score cheap political points, Tenn. Governor Bill Haslam has ignored the business community and signed into law a bill that wipes out county and city anti-discrimination laws, despite the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry reversing their earlier support and now opposing the bill.
Continue Reading ►Anti-Equality Legislation Moving in the States
April 27, 2011 by Jeremy Pittman
With many state legislatures facing adjournment dates in the next few weeks, anti-equality lawmakers around the country are ramping up attacks on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Harmful legislation has already passed in a few states and is advancing in others.
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