Trump-Vance Administration’s Executive Order Strips Away Long-Standing Protections Against Employment Discrimination Maryland – Democracy Forward and the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) today filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland on behalf of FreeState Justice, against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and its Acting Chair Andrea Lucas for unlawfully refusing to enforce federal workplace protections for transgender workers. The complaint challenges the EEOC’s sweeping nonenforcement policy that denies transgender workers access to the agency’s investigation process, dismisses ongoing cases brought on their behalf, and halts payments to state and local civil rights…
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Montclair, N.J. (July 24, 2025) — Artist and cultural storyteller Sydnei SmithJordan is heading to Montclair for the unveiling of her latest work: a bold tribute to baseball legend Larry Doby. Her artwork appears on the can of Montclair Brewery’s limited edition Doby Major Leagues Caramel Pale Ale, honoring the longtime Montclair resident and second Black player to break Major League Baseball’s color barrier. The can will officially launch on Friday, August 1, at 6 p.m. at the brewery’s taproom at 101 Walnut Street, with Doby family members in attendance. The award-winning artist’s striking portrait celebrates Doby’s 1947 debut with…
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT) has awarded $15,000 from their Animal Welfare Special Interest Grant Program to Friends of Williamson County Animal Center. Funded by the Patricia & Edward J. McGavock Humane Treatment of Animals Fund, the grant supports free spay/neuter procedures, basic and emergency veterinary treatment and fee forgiveness needed to keep people and pets together and cats who do not have a human to pay for their care. This award supports Williamson County Animal Center’s (WCAC) program that provides free spay or neuter for any cat that spends any amount of time outdoors in Williamson County.…
Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr appointed Amber Brown to the Planning Commission. Brown brings a wealth of knowledge to the Planning Commission. She currently serves on the Benefits and Insurance Committee and the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). The new appointment strategically aligns with her duties on the committees, as the same processes and regulatory standards govern them. She has over 15 years of experience in Human Resources, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, serves on the Leadership Rutherford Alumni Committee, works as support staff at Scales and Sons Funeral Home, and is a member of the First Baptist Church. “I believe…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A sleek new tunnel connecting downtown Nashville to the airport may soon be underway, but many local residents are asking a pointed question: Who is this really for? At a press conference on Monday, July 28, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee along with Steve Davis of Elon Musk’s Boring Company announced plans for a high-speed underground tunnel beneath Murfreesboro Pike. The route—intended for Tesla vehicles only—would run from a state-owned downtown lot to Nashville International Airport (BNA), bypassing several predominantly Black and immigrant communities along the corridor. The tunnel, state officials said, will be privately funded and require…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) officially launched her campaign for Tennessee governor on Wednesday, setting up a primary contest between at least two conservative contenders with ties to former President Trump. U.S. Representative John Rose announced his candidacy earlier in March. Unless new contenders enter the race, Blackburn and Rose will compete directly in the Republican primary scheduled for August 2026. Blackburn, who is currently serving her second term in the U.S. Senate, was reelected in 2024 with a commanding lead of more than 29 percentage points over Democratic state Representative Gloria Johnson. Her first Senate victory came…
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Trump’s asylum ban at the southern border, determining it ran afoul of immigration laws protecting the rights of those seeking refuge in the U.S. The decision blocks a Day 1 order from Trump seeking to end asylum for all but those who entered the U.S. at ports of entry — arguing the move was needed to prevent an “invasion” at the border. But U.S. District Court Judge Randolph Moss said Trump went beyond his authority in drastically limiting asylum for those fleeing persecution and danger. Moss found Trump’s order violated the Immigration and Nationality Act…
On May 12, 2025, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law House Bill 910/Senate Bill 860 which dissolved the Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC), the state agency responsible for enforcing anti-discrimination laws and promoting equal opportunity in Tennessee, on Monday, June 30, 2025. The THRC was established in 1963 as a nonpartisan and independent agency responsible for enforcing civil rights laws in employment, housing and public accommodation as well as discrimination claims against the state of Tennessee. The lawmakers who supported the measure argue that this change of authority will reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies and make investigating discrimination complaints more efficient.…
Dennie Marshall, Chair, Board of Trustees, American Baptist College announces the appointment of Reverend Dr. Derrick Jackson, Pastor, First Baptist Church Gallatin, Tennessee as Interim President of American Baptist College, which was founded September 14, 1924 . Trustee Marshall said that “Dr. Derrick Jackson brings to this interim ABC president’s position a strong and steady presence rooted in wisdom, administrative skills, and a profound commitment to the mission of American Baptist College, our beloved institution”. Dr. Derrick Jackson currently serves on American Baptist College’s Board of Trustees as Chair of the Audit and Compliance Committee, where his leadership is known for its integrity, strategic oversight, and dedication to institutional excellence. Dr. Jackson…