Justin Pearson of the ‘Tennessee Three’ challenging Rep. Steve Cohen in primary - Roll Call Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson launched a primary challenge against longtime Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen. Roll Call · Oct 8, 2025
Tennessee's US Sen. Blackburn seeks reelection against Democratic state Rep. Gloria Johnson Tennessee voters are deciding whether to reelect Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn to a second term or choose Democratic state Rep. Gloria Johnson The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024
Faces from the DNC that you may see again - Roll Call The Democratic convention highlighted candidates for federal and state office who also helped to personalize nominee Kamala Harris. Roll Call · Aug 23, 2024
Trump Falsely Suggests Harris Misled Voters About Race Former President Trump falsely claims VP Harris misled voters about her race, sparking controversy and dividing opinions. Top News · Aug 1, 2024
Tennessee election officials asking more than 14,000 voters to prove citizenship Tennessee’s top election office has sent letters to more than 14,000 registered voters asking them to prove their citizenship, a move that alarmed voting rights advocates as possible intimidation The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024
SCOTUS decision will leave US in crisis A SCOTUS decision won't get us closer to solving homelessness Salon · Jun 13, 2024
Progressive Candidates Share Personal Abortion Stories For Voter Support Democratic candidates like Gloria Johnson and Allie Phillips share personal abortion stories to advocate for reproductive rights in response to Tennessee's... Top News · Apr 13, 2024
Grammy-Winning Singers Unite In Support Of Tennessee Senate Candidate Gloria Johnson's U.S. Senate campaign gains momentum with 'Tennessee Rise' anthem by Tennessee Freedom Singers advocating for social justice and unity. Top News · Mar 14, 2024
Tennessee House GOP blocks honor for Grammy winner Allison Russell Tennessee House Republicans faced backlash after blocking a resolution to honor Grammy-winning artist Allison Russell, raising questions of bias and discri... Top News · Feb 15, 2024
New Tennessee House rules seek to discourage more uproar after highly publicized expulsions The Republican-run Tennessee House has capped how long lawmakers can debate bills and is restricting members from speaking when deemed “out of order.” The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024
‘It seems like a game’: Tennessee gun reform push ends in whimper A school shooting propelled a call for tighter gun laws – but parents and advocates feel vulnerable as legislature adjourns without making any changes The Guardian - US · Sep 8, 2023
‘Tennessee Three’ lawmaker who GOP tried to silence launches bid to unseat Republican senator Johnson and two others lawmakers have battled Republicans in their state over response to mass shootings The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
Rep. Gloria Johnson of 'Tennessee Three' officially launches 2024 Senate campaign Tennessee state Rep. Gloria Johnson has formally announced her campaign for U.S. Senate in 2024 The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
Republicans silence ‘Tennessee Three’ Democrat on first day back on House floor Republican lawmakers had voted to silence a Democratic member of the so-called Tennessee Three during a House floor session after determining the young Black member violated newly enacted rules designed to punish disruptive members The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023 GOP silences ‘Tennessee Three’ Democrat on House floor for day on ‘out of order’ rule; crowd erupts Republican lawmakers had voted to silence a Democratic member of the so-called Tennessee Three during a House floor session after determining the young Black member violated newly enacted rules designed to punish disruptive members
Salon · Aug 4, 2023 Expelled Tennessee Dems win back seats Justin Jones captured nearly 80% of the vote while Justin Pearson won with more than 90%
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023 Two of ‘Tennessee Three’ lawmakers win back their seats after being expelled by GOP over gun safety protests Republican lawmakers moved to expel their three colleagues after they protested the state’s gun laws following the Nashville school shooting
WEKU · Aug 4, 2023 The 2 expelled members of the 'Tennessee 3' win back their state House seats Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones advanced Thursday through a special election to fully reclaim their positions.
The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023 2 members of expelled 'Tennessee Three' vie to win back their legislative seats Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones are hoping to once again reclaim their legislative seats after being expelled for their involvement in a gun control protest on the House floor
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023 Tennessee lawmaker raised $860k in campaign donations after Republican expulsion over gun control protest Justin Pearson has since been restored to his seat in the state legislature
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 After expulsion and reinstatement, Tennessee Reps. Pearson, Jones advance past Democratic primaries Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones have advanced past an election hurdle after the two young Black lawmakers were expelled earlier this year for their gun control protest on the House floor, then reinstated by local officials days afterward
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023 Polarization means punishment for minority party lawmakers Montana transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was silenced by her Republican colleagues on Wednesday in a vote that bars her from participating on the House floor for the remainder of the 2023 session
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023 Biden hails Tennessee lawmakers attacked by GOP over gun control push: ‘You’re standing up for our kids’ Lawmakers’ expulsion for support of gun control protesters led to national outrage
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023 Tennessee lawmakers who faced expulsion to visit White House President Joe Biden on Monday plans to welcome to the White House the three Tennessee lawmakers who faced expulsion for participating in gun control protests at their statehouse
The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023 GOP lawmaker who voted to expel ‘Tennessee Three’ resigns after harassment probe finds ethics violation A Republican lawmaker in Tennessee has resigned due to an ethics violation involving the Legislature’s workplace discrimination and harassment policy