Hewitt named to state Human Rights Commission

Attorney Karla C. Hewitt has been appointed by Gov. Bredesen to the State's Human Rights Commission. Hewitt is also the president of Tennessee Citizen Action.

Unfortunately, the Human Rights Commission in Tennessee doesn't cover issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity. Here's a Commission answer to one of the questions listed at their site about housing:

1. Am I covered if I believe that I was discriminated against because I am gay?
   Answer
   No. The THRA does not offer protection based on sexual orientation. In the area of housing, the THRA protects against discrimination based on a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status.