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12. Apr. 2023 · Thanks to the “Tennessee Three,” the nation, indeed much of the world, now has seen the mendacity and racism lurking just beneath the surface of our Tennessee legislature’s Republican supermajority. Like many, I watched in horror, but not surprise, as our legislators voted to expel two young, Black, eloquent representatives of the people — using a […]
4. Aug. 2023 · The expulsions drew national support for the newly dubbed "Tennessee Three," especially for Pearson and Jones' campaign fundraising. The two raised more than $2 million combined through about ...
12. Apr. 2023 · Tennessee state Reps. Justin Pearson (left), Justin Jones (center) and Gloria Johnson (right) hold their hands up as they exit the Capitol building in Nashville on April 3. The three Democrats faced expulsion — the two Black legislators were expelled — for using a bullhorn in the House in support of gun control demonstrators.
25. Apr. 2023 · Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson smiles as he meets with President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House, on April 24, 2023, in Washington. Andrew Harnik (AP) Three Tennessee lawmakers who became Democratic heroes for facing expulsion after participating in gun control protests visited the White House on Monday ...
Tennessee State Senator London Lamar accused the Tennessee House of racism for expelling two black representatives but not the white representative, and the three representatives involved commented on the expulsions. Johnson, a white woman, was asked why she thought she was not expelled, to which she responded, "It might have to do with the color of my skin." Pearson said of his expulsion ...
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27. Feb. 2024 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republicans in the Tennessee House voted Monday to advance a bill that would prevent local governments from reappointing state lawmakers who were expelled due to behavior. The proposal is one of several restrictions being considered after the GOP’s high-profile expulsion proceedings last April against Democratic ...
