TENNESSEE THREE

"We will not stop. We will not give up! We will continue working to build a nation that includes, not excludes, or unjustly expels. People power will always prevail!" - Justin J. Pearson

Justin Jones

TN State House District 52

@brotherjones_

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Gloria Johnson

TN State House District 90

@VoteGloriaJ

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Justin J. Pearson

TN State House District 86

@Justinjpearson

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The 2/3 Expulsions Vote | 04.06


2024

JAN 10TH

Rep. Justin Jones is formally silenced and barred from speaking on the State House floor. Prior to that, Rep. Jones described House Speaker Sexton as "drunk with power", which isn't that big of a criticism considering what Trump and the MAGA crowd call their political opponents.

There were more restrictions put in place, like limiting access to the chamber floor for the press and to the House gallery for the public. The public in particular have shown up big over time in support of reforming gun laws to combat the unique brand of violence plaguing America and Tennessee (scroll down this page for examples). 

Daily KOS has a great breakdown of the situation as of January 10th/11th.

APR 23RD

TN "Republicans passed a bill to arm teachers after silencing debate", as reported by Rep Justin Jones on Twitter/X.

See the video and full description from Rep. Jones below.

AUG 1ST

Gloria Johnson wins the Democratic Primary for US Senate and will face extremist incumbent Marsha Blackburn in November.

>> HQ Spotlight page in support of Gloria Johnson.

WHAT HAPPENED: Social / Media

2024




LOCAL / RELEVANT LINKS

"[TN] protest...no arrests,  damage"

This is from The Tennessean on 03.31.23: "Tennessee protest: Authorities confirm no arrests, damage as Dems blast 'insurrection' claims".

The Tennessee Holler

They're local and doing the work. A primary TN-focused resource for us specializing in political coverage. "Always yell the truth."

CSPAN: Madam VP's 04.07 Nashville Visit, Speech

From CSPAN, if you have not listened to the full speech from VP Harris, we recommend it for anyone interested in this moment.

WH: Transcript of Madam VP's 04.07 Speech

From the White House, "Remarks by Vice President Harris at Fisk University" at Fisk Memorial Chapel on April 7th, 2023.

TN House Dems

The Tennessee House Democratic Caucus link to keep up and find their social media.

TN Senate Dems

The Tennessee Senate Democratic Caucus link to keep up and find their social media.

TN Democratic Party

The direct site for the Tennessee Democratic Party or TNDP - if you'd like to support, amplify, or get involved. We saw that at minimum Wisconsin Dems are collaborating with them.

Facebook for Moms Demand Action TN

Amplify, support, and join their work. The account is active and providing local updates on local gun reform legislation / activism.

NAACP Legal Defense Fund Statement

"LDF Issues Statement on Reinstatement of Reps. Justin Jones and Pearson to Tennessee State House".

Planned Parenthood Nashville

The Nashville chapter for Planned Parenthood, who has been active and involved as you'll see in the organizing art section below.

A TN GOP Resignation

From NBC News: "Tennessee Republican who voted to expel Democrats resigns after ethics violation" [State Rep. Scotty Campbell].

Register to Vote

Register to Vote and get in the game or verify your voter info. 7 of the most well-known voter registration sites for you to choose from.

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