TTPC

As we celebrate the annual Holiday season, the Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition reminds all that the fight for equal rights for all LGBT people is an ongoing one.  The recent efforts over both Hate Crimes and the Employment Non Discrimination Act at the national level illustrate just how much we have to do to ensure that all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are able to enjoy the same rights and privileges of our fellow citizens.

As we look forward to the new year, please make plans to join us at our semi-annual Statewide Membership Meeting in Nashville on Friday, January 30, at 7 pm, as we elect officers for 2009 and plan for the future.  Contact us for directions.

There will also be a special election in Metro Nashville-Davidson County in January. Voters will face two referenda, the first to require all government business be done in English Only, and the second to permit more ballot initiatives in the future.  The Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition has joined the Nashville for All of Us Coalition opposing the English Only Amendment.  We also urge all Nashville voters to vote AGAINST Amendment #2 as well, which would make it easier in the future to rescind people’s rights by plebiscite.  Early Voting runs from January 2 to January 17, with Election Day on Thursday, January 22.

We also encourage all to participate in the Tennessee Equality Project’s 5th Annual Advancing Equality Day on the Hill, on Tuesday, February 17.   Join LGBT people and supporters from across the state in Nashville as we meet with state legislators and discuss issues of importance such as Hate Crimes, Birth Certificates, Adoption Rights, Civil Unions, Education, and Voting Rights.

Regardless of which holiday you may celebrate, may your season be safe and joyous.

Marisa Richmond
President