Tennessee Equality Project

@tnequality.bsky.social

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Tennessee's statewide LGBTQ rights and public policy organization. TNEP.org info@tnep.org . @tnequality on Instagram.

The image says, "EARLY VOTING ENDS AUG 1. State and Federal Primary, County General Election @TNEQUALITY."
At the top the image says, "Advocacy History." Then it shows a group of people gathered wearing blue in the City/County Building in Knoxville. Then the image says, "On this day (July 22, 201) the Knox County Commission passed an inclusive non-discrimination ordinance for county government employees. It was sponsored by Commissioner Amy Broyles (front), who joined community advocates shortly after the vote. @TNEQUALITY."
At the top the image says, "ON THIS DAY IN 2015" Then it includes a picture of Marcus Ellsworth speaking to a group a people. The text continues, "On July 21, 2015, the Chattanooga City Council restored the inclusive non-discrimination policy for city government employees that had been lost in 2014. In the image above, TEP Hamilton/Bradley Counties Chair Marcus Ellsworth speaks to advocates celebrates at Tupelo Honey. @TNEQUALITY."
The image says, "EARLY VOTING BEGINS JULY 17 State and Federal Primary, County General Election @TNEQUALITY"
The text says, "KFF RELEASES MAJOR UPDATER ON KEY REPORT 'OVERVIEW OF PRESIDENT TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ACTIONS IMPACTING LGBTQ+ HEALTH' A CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF ACTIONS, THEIR DESCRIPTION, AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS READ IT AT KFF.ORG @TNEQUALITY"
Text says, "February 2026 Williams INSTITUTE STUDY SHOWS 360 federal data collections have removed at least one sexual orientation/gender identity measure. we won’t be erased! @TNEQUALITY"
The image shows the Statue of Liberty. It says, "HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY MAY LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL COME TO THIS LAND! @TNEQUALITY"
The text says, "STILL FULL OF PRIDE JULY 1 @TNEQUALITY"
The post text says, "Big Supreme Court decisions coming on Tuesday, June 30" and "The cases include the President's efforts to limit birthright citizenship, two on state attempts to restrict transgender athletes, and campaign finance limits. @TNEQUALITY " In the middle is a screenshot of a Reuters story that says, "US Supreme Court to issue final rulings of term on Tuesday By Reuters June 29, 2026 10:09 AM CDT Updated 25 mins ago."
The text says, "OUR LOVE, OUR MARRIAGES, OUR FREEDOM." Then it shows two wedding rings. The text resumes, "Our Pride! @TNEQUALITY."
In the background is an image of the preamble of the Constitution. The text says, "WE THE PEOPLE DESERVE BETTER GOVERNMENT! Happy Pride Month! @TNEQUALITY."
A group of people standing under the Tiffany & Co. sign at the Mall in Green Hills
The image says, "JUNETEENTH REMEMBER, HONOR, ACT! @TNEQUALITY."
The image includes a rainbow background. The text says, "LGBTQ ISSUES ARE NOT A DISTRACTION. OUR STRUGGLES ILLUSTRATE WHAT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE WHEN A STATE OR COUNTRY TAKES AN AUTHORITARIAN TURN. @TNEQUALITY "
At the bottom is the TEP logo. In the background is an image of the Supreme Court. The text says, "LGBTQ Employment Rights Bostock v. Clayton Co. Anniversary On June 15, 2020, Justice Gorsuch writing for the Supreme Court’s majority concluded, “An employer who fires an individual merely for being gay or transgender defies the law.” In 2026, a bill that would have banned state courts in Tennessee from using the Bostock reasoning about the word 'sex' failed."
The text says, "PRIDE IS THE BEST OF TIMES TO GET US THROUGH THE WORST OF TIMES. @TNEQUALITY "
The background is a rainbow flag. The text says, "'The celebration of Pride Month has infiltrated nearly every aspect of our society, including children's television programs.' Rep. Bud Hulsey, sponsor of the Nuclear Family Month resolution complaining about Pride in The Tennessean 'Infiltrate' legislator inboxes and tell them you're celebrating Pride. @TNEQUALITY "
The image shows a bullhorn with a rainbow coming forth from it. The text says, "GENDERS OF THE WORLD UNITE! Celebrate Pride Month @TNEQUALITY."
The image shows a stack of books in the background. The text says, "EQUAL RIGHTS AND THE FREEDOM TO READ GO TOGETHER Happy Pride Month @TNEQUALITY."
The background is an image of the Declaration of Independence. The text says, "LIFE, LIBERTY, AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS. PRIDE IS ALL 3! Happy Pride Month! @TNEQUALITY."
The image includes the Statue of Liberty and says, "GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME LIBERTY! NOT INTERESTED IN THE OTHER OPTIONS. Happy Pride Monght! @TNEQUALITY."
The image shows two question marks.
The image includes people gathered at the Capitol and the Cordell Hull Building. The text says, "Contribute at the link. LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY INVEST IN THE WORK TNEP.org ."
The image includes pictures of people gathered at the Capitol and Cordell Hull Building working against anti-LGBTQ bills and a picture of the Capitol. The text says, "Contribute at the link. LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY INVEST IN THE WORK TNEP.org "
The image includes the TEP logo at the top. The text says, "Volunteer with us at Nashville Pride. Pick a 2-hour slot between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on June 27 and email us your preference at info@tnep.org .
In the middle is the proposed redistricting map with a red X on it. At the top, the text says, "In under 24 hours, over 750 of you have told your state senator and your state representative to reject the redistricting power grab!" At the bottom the text says, "Thank you!"
In the middle is a redistricting map with a red X over it. The text at the top says, "Over 500 of you have told your state senator and your state representative to reject the redistricting power grab!" At the bottom the text says, "Keep sharing the campaign!"