Tag Archives: Tennessee

TENNESSEE: Senate Votes To Make Bible The State Book, Bill Now Goes To Desk Of Gov. Bill Haslam

Tennessee state Rep. Jerry Sexton’s theocratic bill passed its penultimate hurdle late last night. The Associated Press reports: Having already made a .50-caliber sniper gun the official state rifle, Tennessee lawmakers on Monday gave final approval to making the Holy Bible the state’s official book. The state Senate voted 19-8 in favor of the bill despite arguments by the state …

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THEOCRACY ALERT: Tennessee Senate May Vote Today On Making Christian Bible The Official State Book

Last year Tennessee state Rep. Jerry Sexton failed in his attempt to make the Christian bible the official state book. But the bill has been revived and calendared for a vote today by the state Senate. Here’s what happened last week: A contentious bill seeking to declare the Holy Bible the official book of Tennessee is headed back for a …

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TENNESSEE: Federal Court Awards $2 Million In Legal Fees To Plaintiffs In Same-Sex Marriage Battle

From the Knoxville News Sentinel: The state must pay more than $2 million in legal fees to three couples who successfully challenged Tennessee’s same-sex marriage ban, a federal judge in Nashville ruled Friday. Judge Aleta Trauger awarded $1.98 million in attorneys’ fees and $59,916 in expenses to the plaintiffs, which include Knoxville veterinarians Valeria Tanco and Sophy Jesty. The award, …

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State-By-State Hate Update From The ACLU

The ACLU is keeping its eye on the LGBT ball while the rest of the country obsesses on the primaries and terrorism. They write: There are several bills that threaten LGBT equality likely to move this week: North Carolina: The North Carolina legislature will convene in a special session on Wednesday solely to prevent Charlotte’s LGBT non-discrimination ordinance from taking …

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TENNESSEE: County Commission Narrowly Rejects Anti-Gay Marriage Resolution After Heated Debate

It could not possibly have been more heated than last night’s debate in Charlotte, which was hands down the most wacko I’ve ever seen. And that includes Hawaii. But here’s how things went last night in Tennessee’s Washington County as reported by the Johnson City Press: Washington County Commissioner Forrest Boreing attributed the early Tuesday morning failure of a resolution …

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TENNESSEE: Haters File Second Lawsuit Intended To “Nullify” Supreme Court’s Ruling On Same-Sex Marriage

Former Tennessee state Sen. David Fowler, now head of his state’s Family Action Council, has filed a lawsuit against a second county clerk which intends to nullify the Supreme Court’s Obergefell ruling. Fowler’s first such suit came two weeks ago. The Times-Free Press reports: Bradley County Commissioner Howard Thompson and a local pastor have filed a lawsuit to stop the …

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TENNESSEE: Democrats Introduce Bill Requiring “Natural Born Citizenship” For Presidential Ballot

Trump will be thrilled. Via the Associated Press: State Sen. Jeff Yarbro [PHOTO] and Rep. Jason Powell, both of Nashville, filed the bill on Thursday that would bar the secretary of state from placing the nominee of either party on the ballot if they fail to meet the constitutional eligibility requirements. While the Democrats say the legislation isn’t aimed at …

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TENNESSEE: Hate Group Files Lawsuit Seeking To Force County Clerk To Stop Issuing All Marriage Licenses

The suit was filed today by former state Sen. David Fowler, who is now the head of the Family Action Council of Tennessee. The Tennessean reports: A group of Williamson County residents, including three ministers, is asking Williamson County Clerk Elaine Anderson to stop issuing all marriage licenses until a lawsuit filed on Thursday is settled. The legal action comes …

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LIVE VIDEO: Tennessee House Committee Debates “Nullification” Of SCOTUS Ruling On Gay Marriage

Earlier this hour the Tennessee House Civil Justice Subcommittee began debate on GOP Rep. Mark Pody’s bill that would “nullify” the Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage. Watch at this link. Audio is a bit low so you may need earphones. UPDATE: The bill FAILED by voice vote.

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TENNESSEE: State Rep Calls For Halt To All Marriage Licenses, “God Didn’t Create Adam And Winston”

The Murfreesboro Daily News Journal reports: Tennessee should stop issuing marriage licenses in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision that made gay marriage legal, state Rep. Rick Womick said. “The state Constitution says that marriage is between one man and one woman, and my personal belief is that God says that marriage is between one man and one woman,” …

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How To Exploit A Mass Murder

Via Knoxville’s CBS affiliate: In the market for a gun? An East Tennessee store is offering a deal, as long as you’re a Christian. The owner of Frontier Firearms says the mass shooting in Oregon prompted the sale. “If Christians are going to be targeted, we need to protect ourselves,” said Brant Williams, Owner of Frontier Firearms. “The best way …

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TENNESSEE: Resolution Asking God Not To Kill Everybody Over Gay Marriage Will “Most Likely” Return

As those of us who watched the live-stream know, last night’s county commission meeting in Blount County, Tennessee was abruptly adjourned without a vote on the resolution that would ask God to pass over Blount County when he kills everybody for loving gay marriage. The resolution’s author, Commissioner Karen Miller, says she was “blindsided” by the move. The adjournment brought …

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TENNESSEE: Blount County Commission To Ask God Not To Murder Them Over Same-Sex Marriage

On Tuesday the county commissioners of Blount County, Tennessee will vote on a resolution which asks God to “pass us by” during “His Coming Wrath” when he righteously kills the fuck out of the rest of America over gay marriage. The resolution is authored by Commissioner Karen Miller, who quite logically cites Sodom and Gomorrah. An excerpt: With a firm …

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Tweet Of The Week: Jim Obergefell

BOOM! Obergefell’s tweet links to today’s batshittery in Tennessee, where two of God’s Own Lawmakers have vowed to void the Supreme Court with a bill just like all the dozens already struck down. This time it will WORK, people! Bryan Fischer is ecstatic: “Two Tennessee lawmakers are showing the rest of the United States the way to strike a lethal …

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TENNESSEE: Husband Of Kim Davis Headlines Rally For Bill To Void Obergefell Ruling [VIDEO]

The husband of Kim Davis and Rafael Cruz, father of Ted Cruz, headlined a Nashville rally yesterday as lawmakers introduced a bill that seeks to void the Obergefell ruling. The Tennessean reports: “Natural marriage between one (1) man and one (1) woman as recognized by the people of Tennessee remains the law in Tennessee, regardless of any court decision to …

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TENNESSEE: Judge Denies Straight Couple’s Divorce Because Obergefell Has Destroyed Marriage Laws

A judge in Tennessee has refused to grant a straight couple their requested divorce because all marriage laws are now meaningless due to the Obergefell ruling. Hamilton County Chancellor Jeffrey Atherton denied the divorce petition last week after hearing from seven witnesses and going through 77 exhibits. Among several reasons he cited in rejecting the couple’s divorce, one was the …

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Christian Party Presidential Candidate: Criminalize Homosexuality & Adultery, Turn USA Into Christian Theocracy

Knoxville’s CBS affiliate reports: Darrell Trigg is running for president and forming his own political party, the Christian Party. The first point of his campaign platform is to do away with separation of church and state and make it union of church and state instead. This means, among other things, the official religion of the United States will be Christianity. …

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Headline Of The Day

This story is all over Teabagistan today and is yet another example of why I so rarely report on alleged anti-gay hate crimes. So fucking infuriating.

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Another Theater Shooting

The shooter is described as a 51 year-old local man. Story developing…

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TENNESSEE: Entire County Clerk’s Office Quits Over Same-Sex Marriage

Via Nashville’s ABC affiliate: The employees of the Decatur County clerk’s office in west Tennessee have resigned from their positions. Clerk Gwen Pope and employees Sharon Bell and Mickey Butler all said their resignations was due to the Supreme Court’s decision to allow same-sex marriages. The decision reportedly clashes with the employees’ religious beliefs. Their last day will be July …

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