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Former Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones says he lost a seat, but voters lost their voice

Jones, one of two Black Democrats expelled from the state House, tells NPR he's keeping his options open and would "most definitely" demand his seat back if local officials reappointed him to it.

WEKU

Two Tennessee lawmakers expelled for joining gun control protest

Washington (AFP) - Tennessee's Republican-led state legislature on Thursday expelled two Democratic lawmakers who led gun control protests at the state capitol in the wake of a school shooting.

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Tennessee House expels 2 Democrats for gun-control protest

The GOP supermajority in the House banished Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, who are both Black, for joining a protest for gun control after the Nashville school shooting.

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Tennessee lawmakers vote to expel 2 Democratic lawmakers

The Tennessee House of Representatives voted Thursday to expel Democratic state Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, who led a Friday protest for tighter gun control measures after a shooter opened fire on a Christian grade school the killer once attended.

Tribune News Service

Tennessee's state legislature expels 2 of 3 Democrats over gun control protest after Nashville shooting

In an act of political retaliation, Tennessee Republicans expel two Democrats from the state legislature for their role in a protest that called for more gun control in the aftermath of a school shooting in Nashville.

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Biden condemns Tennessee Republicans for ‘shocking’ move to expel Democrats who joined Nashville gun protest

President said decision was ‘without precedent’

The Independent UK

Tennessee lawmakers vote to expel Democratic representative

The Tennessee House of Representatives voted 72-25 Thursday to expel Democrat Justin Jones, who led a Friday protest for tighter gun-control measures after a shooter opened fire on a Christian grade school the killer once attended.

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Tennessee GOP expels two of three Democrats who joined gun protests in wake of Nashville school shooting

‘It is no coincidence that the two youngest Black lawmakers in the state of Tennessee, and one of two women, are on trial today. That is not accidental. This is what happened when you lose democracy’

The Independent UK

FBI knew fugitive Roy McGrath had bought used Cadillac and had gun, multiple cellphones, attorney says

BALTIMORE — The FBI knew Roy McGrath had purchased a used Cadillac, had a gun and was using multiple cellphones prior to the confrontation that led to his death Monday in suburban Tennessee, according to McGrath’s attorney, Joseph Murtha.

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2023 NFL draft: Seahawks named best fit for Tennessee WR Jalin Hyatt

According to Matt Bowen at ESPN, Seattle is the best fit for Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt.

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Tennessee House votes to expel 2 of 3 Democratic members over gun protest

The Republican-led House voted to expel Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson for participating in a protest on the floor of the House over gun laws. A motion to remove Rep. Gloria Johnson failed.

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Loved ones should discuss end of life wishes before it’s too late

My aunt, who has advanced Alzheimer’s dementia, no longer recognizes herself in the mirror and fights staff over washing her hair. Nothing about how she lived her life suggests to me that she would want to continue living in this manner.I would like to encourage residents of Illinois to consider…

Chicago Sun-Times

Three Democrats get hero’s welcome at noisy gun control protests in Tennessee capitol ahead of expulsion vote

In wake of the Nashville shooting, Tennessee lawmakers have avoided supporting any new gun laws

The Independent UK

Tennessee Republicans vote on expelling Democrats for gun protest

Vote takes place days after deadly Nashville school shooting, with advocates calling possible ousting ‘undemocratic’.

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‘It seems clear who they are standing with’: The Tennessee drag show that tore a college community apart

Students at East Tennessee State wanted to organize a family-friendly event before a state-wide ban on drag shows went into effect. It became so popular that everyone from presidential candidate Marianne Williamson to Representative Gloria Johnson planned to attend. But the college had other ideas. Skylar Baker-Jordan reports

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GOP lawmakers consider expelling Democrats over gun protest

Tennessee’s GOP-dominated House is preparing to vote on whether to expel three Democratic members for their role in a demonstration calling for gun control following the Nashville school shooting

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Packers hosting Tennessee OT Darnell Wright on official pre-draft visit

The Packers are hosting Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright on an official top-30 pre-draft visit.

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Broncos had a formal interview with OT Darnell Wright at NFL combine

The Broncos had a formal interview with Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright at the NFL combine.

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The Independent UK

Hospital: Treatment, discharge of woman who died appropriate

A Tennessee hospital said it gave appropriate medical treatment to a woman who died after being discharged, but would change some of its security procedures

The Independent UK

‘It seems clear who they are standing with’: The Tennessee drag show that tore a college community apart

USA Today Sports Media Group

2023 NFL draft: Seahawks hosted Tennessee DE Byron Young

According to Ian Rapoport at NFL Network, Tennessee DE Byron Young visited the Seahawks as part of his pre-draft tour.

Los Angeles Times

Blue state, red state: Where you live may determine whether you can work from home

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tavalicia Bell, a 26-year-old shipping dispatcher, was imagining a life working from home, her dog Cody by her side, she said as she hurried to finish her cheesesteak. But in this city, she explained as other workers filtered into Lennys Grill & Subs, most companies insist that…

The Independent UK

Tennessee governor Bill Lee proposes $140m for armed guards after Nashville shooting but no gun reform

Governor’s proposals call for more security at schools

Tribune News Service

FBI reviewing fatal shooting of former gubernatorial aide Roy McGrath during encounter with federal agents

BALTIMORE — The FBI on Tuesday was reviewing the circumstances of the fatal shooting of Roy McGrath, a former Maryland governor’s chief of staff turned international fugitive, who died after an encounter with federal agents trying to apprehend him in suburban Tennessee.

The Independent UK

Double standard? Tennessee GOP seeks to oust 3 Democrats

Tennessee Republicans are on track to oust three Democratic House members who used a bullhorn in the chamber last week to shout support to gun-control protesters crowding the gallery

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