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
TENNESSEE THREE NAV:
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
From @funder: “After standing up to a brazenly abusive Republican supermajority in her home state, @VoteGloriaJ is now running for the US Senate against @MarshaBlackburn…”
— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) April 27, 2024
GLORIA: “In office and out of office, there’s a place for all of us to fight.”https://t.co/imRDeo82so pic.twitter.com/7AgwN6pbC7
Yesterday, I joined @brotherjones_ to talk to @VelshiMSNBC about the ridiculous decision of the TN GOP to prioritize the gun lobby over the safety of our students. We need to stop the guns from getting to the schoolhouse, not bring the gunfights into the classroom! pic.twitter.com/mwIiKfajoh
— Rep. Gloria Johnson (@VoteGloriaJ) April 29, 2024
Throughout my first term, I have been expelled, censured, silenced on the House floor, removed from committees, and last night, Republicans tried to kick me off the ballot.
— Rep. Justin Jones (@brotherjones_) May 3, 2024
This is about targeting voices of dissent, but they continue to FAIL because people power always prevails. pic.twitter.com/iEPzmiwSFz
So the word we are hearing is GOP gets together and “plans” how they are going to treat @brotherjones_. According to their members, if he “behaves” today, he can talk on the floor tomorrow. Sounds like overseers to me.
— Rep. Gloria Johnson (@VoteGloriaJ) April 24, 2024
🔥COVENANT MOM: “A confederacy of dunces.” @BethGebhard rips the @TNGOP supermajority on @TheLastWord with @Justinjpearson as they push arming teachers and letting teens open carry assault weapons instead of gun safety. @RyanWilliamsTN’s bill may be in the house this week. pic.twitter.com/gQg7XB9oTK
— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) April 13, 2024
Today Republicans passed a bill to arm teachers after silencing debate.
— Rep. Justin Jones (@brotherjones_) April 24, 2024
Despite Rep. Chris Todd physically assaulting me on the House floor, my Republican colleagues voted to ban me from speaking for the next two days for “recording” on the floor.
A dark day for our democracy. pic.twitter.com/VZKAx3ulqG
JONES: “Again — speaker @CSexton25 is drunk with power… we have separate rules for Black & White lawmakers… they can silence me but they can’t silence the voice of this movement.”
— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) April 24, 2024
Republicans just silenced @brotherjones_ for 2 days for filming when Republicans did it too. pic.twitter.com/3I9KXlBXZC
When bullies and cowards have power, they abuse it.
— Justin J. Pearson (@Justinjpearson) April 23, 2024
The response to the gun violence epidemic in our state are laws that arm teachers, honor rifles, lower age requirements & allow long guns in public.
These are dangerous laws and scary times in TN. https://t.co/Ldw8k7szXx
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.
photos on this page provided by Justin Jones @brotherjones_ and Justin J. Pearson @Justinjpearson
on Twitter, unless stated otherwise.
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