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Tennessee Bill Seeks to Bar Localities From Reappointing Expelled Legislators
The bill appears to be a direct response to Republicans being unable to permanently expel two Black lawmakers in 2023.
Gloria Johnson, One of the “Tennessee Three,” Announces US Senate Run
A Democrat hasn't won a U.S. Senate race in Tennessee since 1990.
Tennessee GOP Silenced Justin Jones for Speaking Against More Cops in Schools
Democrats say the Republican state house speaker is selectively using decorum rules against gun control proponents.
Tennessee Republicans Kick Protesters Out of Hearing for Holding Sheets of Paper
Gun reform advocates have condemned GOP lawmakers in Tennessee for prioritizing gun rights over speech rights.
Expelled Tennessee Democrats Trounce GOP Opponents in Special Elections
The GOP had kicked out State Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson for participating in a gun control protest.
To Push Back GOP Extremism, Democrats Must Reinvest in Southern Communities
Whether a favored candidate wins or loses, our communities still need strong grassroots organizations.
Tennessee House Leader Who Led Expulsion Effort May Be Breaking Residency Rules
State House Speaker Cameron Sexton’s child attends school in Nashville, two hours away from the lawmaker’s home district.
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.
US Senators Demand DOJ Investigate Expulsion of 2 Black Lawmakers in Tennessee
The senators said the expulsions were “antithetical to American democracy and values.”
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.”