Defend Diversity at UT-Knoxville: Veto SB1912

The Legislature passed SB1912/HB2248 that removes funding from the Office for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Sign this petition that we will deliver to Governor Haslam asking him to veto the bill.

Governor Haslam, we call on you to veto SB1912/HB2248 and protect the University of Tennessee-Knoxville's Office for Diversity and Inclusion. The office plays a vital role in making the university competitive for the best students, faculty, and staff and it makes campus life welcoming for all. Thank you for considering our views.

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Soddow LaFauce signed via Mallory Ladd 2016-04-26 20:04:27 -0500
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Janet Moore signed via Mallory Ladd 2016-04-26 18:58:16 -0500

I paid for two of my three daughters to attend UTK. Attacks on “Sex Week” and diversity began during my youngest daughter’s time at UT and we both contacted the administration about supporting the program. We also donated money to replace public funding for the event. As I told the dean at that time, ignorance and intolerance is never the answer.

I’m ashamed that our state has become synonymous with intolerance against anyone who doesn’t fit into a conservative Christian framework. I’m disgusted that Republican legislators are trying to limit the information to which our young adult children have access at a time in their lives when they are supposed to be learning as much as they can. And I am doubtful that Tennessee will ever overcome its reputation as a state that doesn’t value education if state legislators continue to put politics before governance when making decisions about what our children will learn..
Betty Freese signed 2016-04-26 18:37:27 -0500
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Barbara Owens signed 2016-04-26 17:50:20 -0500
John Nelson signed via Mallory Ladd 2016-04-26 17:48:05 -0500

Diversity and Inclusion are the foundations of University Education…we must maintain financial support to promote a University of Understanding
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Law makers should not dictate what is taught in our schools.
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Exposure to and willingness to engage with new and diverse information, concepts, and people is a solid foundation for a good education.