Stop Tennessee's Anti-LGBTQ "Slate of Hate"

Live Training = Training via live webinar; call during a specific time
OnDemand = Training via pre-recorded videos; call anytime during the time listed below

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All Times Below are Eastern Standard.

About This Action

The Tennessee Legislature has proposed an overwhelming number of anti-LGBTQ bills this session -- collectively known as the "slate of hate." Many of these bills are similar to ones already passed in other states which is proof that we must defeat these bills everywhere or we will see them spread to every community. Some of these bills include:
  • Senate Bill 364: Enshrines taxpayer-funded discrimination into law by prohibiting cities and state agencies from implementing policies that stop taxpayer funds from being used by businesses, organizations and contractors to discriminate against LGBTQ people in employment policies. 
  • Senate Bill 1304: Allows private foster and adoption agencies to refuse to perform, assist, consent to, refer, or participate in any child placement for foster care or adoption that would violate the agency's written religious or moral convictions. We already have examples of Christian agencies refusing to place children with Jewish parents, single parents, and gay or lesbian parents. 
  • Senate Bill 1499: Forces the state of Tennessee to spend millions of dollars to defend school districts that pass policies designed to discriminate against and harm LGB and especially transgender students.  

How Can You Help?

  • PHONE BANK: There's only one way we'll win equality and justice — by having real conversations with local people about our issues. That's why we need you as part of our growing volunteer team on the phones!
  • VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT: We need your help to call and recruit folks who signed up or expressed an interest in volunteering. This outreach is critical to fill our volunteer shifts!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tennessee's "slate of hate"?

It is the collective name NEAT uses for the large number of anti-LGBTQ bills proposed in the Tennessee Legislature this session. Many of these bills mirror measures already passed in other states, which is why NEAT argues they must be defeated everywhere before they spread to every community.

Which bills does this page highlight?

This action page calls out Senate Bill 364 (taxpayer-funded discrimination), Senate Bill 1304 (allowing private foster and adoption agencies to refuse placements based on written religious or moral convictions), and Senate Bill 1499 (forcing the state to spend millions defending school districts that pass policies harming LGB and especially transgender students).

What is the difference between Live Training and OnDemand?

Live Training means training via a live webinar, and you call during a specific scheduled time. OnDemand means training via pre-recorded videos, so you can call anytime during the time listed.

What time zone are the listed times in?

All times listed on this page are Eastern Standard. The embedded Google Calendar shows the Tennessee 2019 schedule in agenda mode.

How can I help if I can't attend a scheduled session?

You can see NEAT's other actions or sign up to be notified about future opportunities. You can also sign up to make calls or host a phone bank.

What volunteer roles are available for this action?

NEAT lists two: Phone Bank volunteers who have real conversations with local people about our issues, and Volunteer Recruitment callers who reach out to folks who signed up or expressed interest in volunteering to help fill volunteer shifts.

Empowering Everyday People Anywhere, to Make Extraordinary Change Together, for LGBTQ+ Justice Everywhere