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Critics Decry Apparent Racism in Expulsion of 2 Dems From Tennessee Legislature
Rep. Gloria Johnson, the white Democrat who didn't get expelled, said it likely had to do “with the color of our skin.”
Black Tennessee Lawmaker Justin Jones Discusses His Expulsion From State House
A Republican caucus expelled the two youngest Black lawmakers “for our First Amendment activity,” Jones says.
Students Across the US Stage Walkouts, Demanding an End to Gun Violence
Relentless shootings have already claimed more than 10,000 lives in a little over three months this year.
Tennessee GOP Plans to Expel Democrats Over Peaceful Gun Reform Protests
GOP state House Speaker Cameron Sexton said the peaceful protests were “maybe worse” than the U.S. Capitol attack.
DeSantis Signs Permitless Carry Gun Bill Into Law During Nonpublic Ceremony
More than 230 Floridians have died due to gun violence since the start of the year.
Trans Organizers Forced to Cancel DC Protest Following Violent Far Right Threats
Incendiary lies about the protest were spread by far right figures like Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Gun Rights Groups Continue to Target Assault Weapons Bans Amid Mass Shootings
Gun rights groups have contributed $15 million total to current members of Congress.
Just 2 Days After Shooting, Republicans Vote to Loosen Gun Law in North Carolina
Republicans announced the veto override effort just hours after the elementary school shooting in nearby Nashville.
House Republican’s Vow After School Shooting: “We’re Not Going to Fix It”
Rep. Tim Burchett claimed that only a “revival” of Christianity, not Congress, can solve the problem.
Alex Jones Is Allegedly Giving Away Millions to Avoid $1.4B Sandy Hook Payout
The far right conspiracist is reportedly transferring millions and buying luxuries to hide his wealth.