Tennessee Republicans push bills targeting LGBTQ+ community
CBS America · 1 month ago
CBS America
1 month ago
Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are advancing a series of bills targeting the LGBTQ+ community. Some of these bills would allow private citizens or organizations to refuse recognition of same-sex marriages and ban the display of pride flags.
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- Tennessee Republicans are advancing bills targeting the LGBTQ+ community.
- Some bills would challenge existing Supreme Court rulings. 45s
- One bill allows refusal to recognize same-sex marriages. 50s
- Another bill bans pride flags in state buildings and schools. 58s
- The proposals have drawn backlash from advocates and Democrats. 1m 13s