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Tennessee Lawmakers Aren’t the First Progressives Expelled for Their Activism
John Wilkes, Adam Clayton Powell, and Julian Bond were elected, excluded and returned to the legislature.
Justin Pearson Reinstated to Tennessee Legislature One Week After Expulsion
“[Tennessee Republicans] tried to kill democracy,” Pearson said after he was sworn back into office.
Elon Musk Calls to “Defund” NPR After It Quits Twitter
Musk’s attacks on the outlet serve not only as an attack on journalists, but on public goods as a whole.
US Senators Demand DOJ Investigate Expulsion of 2 Black Lawmakers in Tennessee
The senators said the expulsions were “antithetical to American democracy and values.”
Amid Pressure to Resign, Feinstein Asks Senate to Replace Her on Judiciary Panel
Rep. Ro Khanna said her absence has delayed efforts to advance judicial nominees who will protect the right to abortion.
Missouri State House Republicans Pass Budget Bill That Removes Library Funding
Republicans are retaliating against a librarians' organization for suing the state over a law on book banning.
Manhattan DA Sues Trump Loyalist Jim Jordan to Stop Interference in Indictment
Rep. Jim Jordan's actions are “brazen and unconstitutional attacks” against Alvin Bragg, the lawsuit contends.
Trump Appeal of Pence DOJ Testimony Ruling Will Likely Fail, Experts Say
Trump’s strategy of using executive privilege claims to block Pence’s testimony is “a surefire loser,” one critic said.
Senate Democrats Will Hold Hearing on Supreme Court Ethics Amid Thomas Scandal
The lawmakers told Chief Justice John Roberts that they will consider legislative action if he doesn’t act on Thomas.
1 of 2 Black Lawmakers Expelled by Tennessee Republicans Reappointed to Position
One Nashville councilwoman said the vote sends “a strong message that we will not tolerate threats to our democracy.”