Tennessee governor signs nuclear family month resolution as critics push back on exclusions

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Tennessee Gov.Bill Leehas signed a resolution declaring June Nuclear Family Month as an alternative to the usual LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

Lee, a Republican, signed House Joint Resolution 182 April 9 after it passed the House in April 2025 and the Senate last month.

The legislation highlights the importance of celebrating thetraditional family unit, described as “consisting of one husband, one wife, and any biological, adopted, or fostered children.”

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“The nuclear family is under attack in our beloved State and nation, and it is our responsibility to uplift, protect, and support values that help Tennessee prosper,” the resolution adds.

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A family standing together watching the sun set.

Tennessee Gov.Bill Lee signed a resolution declaring June “Nuclear Family Month,” promoting traditional family structures as an alternative to Pride Month.(Getty Images)

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LGBTQ community members holding flags and placards at a rally in Hartford, Conn.

LGBTQ community members hold flags and placards during a rally.(Roy De La Cruz/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

“The strongest families are grounded in love, not legislative definitions.It is disturbing to see lawmakers use their platform to intentionally exclude their own constituents,” the organization wrote in a statement.

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“Instead of drafting resolutions that aim to divide Tennessee families, Gov.Lee should be focused on building a state where every family is treated fairly, and every child has the opportunity to succeed.”

The news of the legislation comes a few days after thepride flag at Stonewall National Monument’sfederal flagpole in New York City, a well-known symbol for the LGBTQ+ community, was restored after a two-month legal battle and settlement with the Trump administration.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee responding to questions at a news conference in Nashville

Tennessee Gov.Bill Lee responds to questions during a news conference Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.(George Walker IV/AP)

“This is a victory for the LGBTQ+ community and for our entire city,” MayorZohran Mamdaniwrote in an X post Monday.“It’s a reminder that New Yorkers won’t let our history be rewritten.

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“Our administration will keep working to ensure LGBTQ+ New Yorkers can live safely and with dignity in our city.”

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