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Apr 7, 2023 · Two Democratic representatives and one Democratic senator were expelled from the Tennessee legislature for leading a protest against gun violence on the floor. Learn who they are, why they were expelled, and what happened next.
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The Tennessee Three. Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Three in 1961. The Tennessee Three was the backing band for country and rockabilly singer Johnny Cash for nearly 25 years, providing the unique backing that came to be recognized by fans as "the Johnny Cash sound".
Apr 7, 2023 · Tennessee's House of Representatives has expelled two Democratic lawmakers for leading gun control demonstrations from the House floor. Republicans accused three Democratic representatives of ...
Apr 6, 2023 · Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, both Black, were kicked out of the state House for demanding stricter gun laws after a school shooting. Rep. Gloria Johnson, who is white, was not expelled. Learn more about the three lawmakers and their activism.
Aug 4, 2023 · Updated 3:03 AM PDT, August 4, 2023. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones, who became Democratic heroes as members of the “Tennessee Three,” reclaimed their legislative seats Thursday after they were expelled for involvement in a gun control protest on the House floor. The young Black lawmakers were ...
Apr 7, 2023 · Three state lawmakers, dubbed the "Tennessee three", were ousted from the legislature for staging a sit-in to demand a ban on assault weapons after a school shooting. Learn about their backgrounds, motivations and the controversy surrounding their expulsion.
Apr 7, 2023 · Six people - three children and three staff - were killed in a shooting by an ex-student at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, on 27 March. Three staff members of The Covenant School ...
