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Tennessee DCS Seeks Prosecution Of Black Parents, Lawyers
The parents had five young kids taken from them following a traffic stop; the family's attorney says the latest DCS move is "retaliatory."
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TN Democrats Demand Release Of Children Removed From Black Family
The THP, meanwhile, rejected a public records request for body and dash cam footage of the traffic stop.
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A Black Family Fights To Get Their Kids Back From Tennessee DCS
One month after the Tennessee Highway Patrol pulled the couple over, their five young children remain in state custody.
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Bill To Allow Narrow Exceptions To Tennessee Abortion Law Advances
The legislation would allow the procedure in the case of an ectopic and molar pregnancies, or to save the life of the mother.
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Bill To Allow Public Access To Lethal Injection Records On The Rocks
The Tennessee Department of Corrections is lobbying against the legislation.
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Governor’s Office Pushes To Dissolve Commission On Children And Youth
Critics are blasting the plan, which is being made as foster care woes in Tennessee are leading to kids sleeping in offices.
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Lt. Gov. Suspending Social Media Activity Amid Questions About Posts
News broke last week that McNally was putting heart and fire emojis on a young, scantily-clad gay man's posts.
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Support Grows For TN Abortion Law Changes To Save Life Of The Mother
Tennessee Right to Life backs bill to make “affirmative defense” for physicians an exception.
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TN School Leaders Prepare For New Literacy Law Amid Teacher Shortages
They are also facing a tight timeline.
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Nashville Sues Over State’s Law To Cut The Council’s Size In Half
The long-anticipated lawsuit over a law to shrink the Metro Nashville Council from 40 to 20 was filed Monday.
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New Bill Would Exempt Lower Broadway Bars From Nashville Oversight
Instead, oversight would be given to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
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State Lawmakers Will Have To Decide If They Want To Run Nashville
Recent legislation has reduced the size of the Metro Council from 40 to 20 members.
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Judge: Former Tennessee Vaccine Chief Suit Must Go To Trial
A jury will decide whether the reputation of Dr. Michelle Fiscus was deliberately smeared by state officials.
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“Slay Hate” Rally Draws Hundreds In Nashville
The event featured appearances by several drag performers and remarks from LGBTQ leaders.
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The Origins Of Tennessee’s Drag Show Restriction
A flyer, a lawsuit and a dramatic meeting at a city hall in Jackson seem to be partially responsible.
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Lt. Gov. McNally Posted Regularly On Knoxville Man’s Racy Instagram
McNally said he has many friends and a family member who are gay even though he has voted for anti-LGBTQ legislation recently.
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TN Black Caucus Wants More Than Sherrell Pulling Street Name Bill
The group considers dropping bill mollification for lynching remark.
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Bill Would Let Local Governments Set Up Homeless Camps In Tennessee
The legislation would also order camp residents to receive mental health treatment
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Ads To Target Gov. Bill Lee’s Anti-LGBTQ Legislation At SEC Tournament
A high school yearbook photo of Lee shows him dressed in drag.
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Brownfield Bill Funnels Millions Into TN Polluted Properties
However, critics say it slights environmental justice needs.
