Tag Archives: Tennessee Three

Open Thread | More News From Tennessee

Posted on April 13, 2023 by rikyrah

So, this happened. BREAKING: Justin Pearson has been reappointed to the Tennessee House of Representatives. He joins Justin Jones, who has already been reappointed. The Tennessee Three will be reunited. pic.twitter.com/Ef6MeK4hoS — Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) April 12, 2023 “They tried … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Update From Tennessee

Posted on April 11, 2023 by rikyrah

Yess👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Nashville Council votes to reinstate Justin Jones 36-0 pic.twitter.com/cOueZkbtmy — Acyn (@Acyn) April 10, 2023 WOW. Rep. Justin Jones is leading a march with thousands of people back to the Tennessee Capitol building right now. This is what democracy … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More From Tennessee

Posted on April 10, 2023 by rikyrah

More about those two expelled lawmakers. NASHVILLE, Monday… pic.twitter.com/5goUWKJQX4 — The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) April 9, 2023 Proof @VP Kamala Harris made the decision herself to go to Nashville the day after Justin Jones and Justin Pearson were expelled. The … Continue reading →

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