We asked Rep. John ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Ragan why he asked about the American Psychology Association’s stance on Conversion Therapy in committee. He says he’s “gathering info”.
The APA is against conversion therapy. It’s banned in 19 states.
Ogles stresses “distraction” & activist “yelling”?says moving it is “respectful”—suggests putting crosses in the capitol.
Newly woke disgraced ex-speaker Casada now says “change is painful but good”.
Senator Jack Johnson: “THE GOVERNOR HAS NOT WEIGHED IN YET” — Johnson reminds us Governor Lee controls 7 of the 12 state Capitol commission votes on MOVING THE KKK GRAND WIZARD BUST out of our Capitol.
You know who also hasn’t weighed in? SENATOR JACK JOHNSON.
Wilson County Resident Trisha Farmer talks to Wilson County Commissioner Bobby Franklin about their “unkind” anti-refugees proclamation intended to send Gov. Lee a message, which will be voted on tonight.
Franklin says he takes issue with the resources refugees take up – but only 13 refugees have been placed in Wilson County since 2002. The impact on Wilson County’s budget is statistically insignificant.
He also says people are being “recruited”, a dubious claim, and says in Minnesota refugees are changing things “culturally” which he calls a “downside” – clearly toeing the line of racism and bigotry at worst, xenophobia at best.
Governor Lee has been attacked by conservatives for his willingness to allow refugees to continue to come to Tennessee.
The Wilson County vote is scheduled for TONIGHT.
Holler at the County Commissioners HERE.
Take Action: Earlier this week, we defeated anti-refugee resolutions in Bedford, Greene, and Madison Counties. But on Monday, Wilson County is considering a similar resolution. We need you to take action again! https://t.co/C0tfmkamTC
— TIRRC Votes (@TIRRCVotes) January 24, 2020
EXPEL BYRD FOLLOW-UP: Despite promising an investigation, @StateRepCurcio says a NEW BILL is required to bring the matter of admitted child sex abuser Rep. Byrd to the Judiciary committee.
He told us to “go back and watch the video” — so we did?? — you be the judge. @stopbyrd pic.twitter.com/iVMnt7PCCG
— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) January 23, 2020
“We can’t win without Rutherford County… we need to shake things up.”
FULL INTERVIEW (CLIP BELOW):
CLIP: “There’s incredible opportunity in Rutherford County… until we do the hard work in places we’re not expected, we’re spinning our wheels.” @TNPowerTogether @womensmarch organizers on why the MARCH SATURDAY is in Murfreesboro.
FULL VIDEO/PODCAST: https://t.co/AKxvdka5RN pic.twitter.com/bqySKdY268
— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) January 16, 2020
Despite a SHOCKING AUDIT & WITNESS TESTIMONY revealing TN’S PRISONS/CORE CIVIC misreport deaths/abuse, mistreat inmates – Core Civic donation recipient Sen. Kerry Roberts & the TN GOP vote to do nothing, extend the Dept 4 years.
Watch the HIGHLIGHTS:
WATCH Senator Paul Rose’s bill to permit taxpayer-funded discrimination pass the Senate, making TN a less welcoming place that doesn’t put the best interests of kids first.
Governor Lee will sign it despite having an LGBT sibling. ?️?
You’ve probably heard that yesterday the TN Senate started off the legislative session by passing a bill which targets LGBT people and allows state-supported adoption agencies to discriminate against LGBT people.
The bill will now head to Governor Lee’s desk, and Lee has said he will sign it.
What you may not know is Governor Lee’s own sister is married to a woman, and therefore is a part of the LGBT community targeted by his party’s bill.
Here’s @ScoopNashville’s tweet about Cynthia Lee’s wedding:
And here’s Cynthia Lee with Bill’s wife Maria outside his campaign headquarters in Franklin:
Tennessee is #1 in medical bankruptcies, #2 in rural hospital closures, gets an “F” in education funding, and has the maternal mortality rate of a third world country… yet this is what the TN GOP and Bill Lee are focused on?
Here’s how they voted — GREEN means they voted for the bill. Red against.
Cynthia and her wife deserve to be treated just like everyone else in America, and should not be targeted and made to feel less than by our laws.
This adoption bill is especially ugly because it would have the effect of robbing loving homes from children who might otherwise not be able to find one.
If you agree Governor Lee should VETO THIS BILL, Holler at him HERE.
Democratic legislators Rep. Gloria Johnson & State Senator Sara Kyle had a bill last session to bring paid family leave to all Tennesseans, but were LAUGHED OUT OF COMMITTEE by Republican reps Rep. John Holsclaw Jr. & Rep. Clark Boyd.
Now Governor Lee has announced he’ll be extending it to all state employees, although he did NOT have paid leave for employees at his own company.
WATCH Gloria Johnson say all employees should enjoy paid leave, which is required by almost every other country in the world.
WATCH: “I’m really excited @GovBillLee took a part of that plan… but EVERY hardworking Tennessean should have access to paid family leave.” @VoteGloriaJ & @SaraforTN tried to extend paid family leave to ALL of TN, were laughed out of committee by @HolsclawRep & @ClarkBoydTN. pic.twitter.com/xvbCELz00j
— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) January 9, 2020