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Expelled Tennessee lawmakers both seeking seats again

Two expelled Black Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee say they want to be reappointed, then elected back to their seats

The Independent UK

Three trans girls playing sports is an emergency for Kansas Republicans

When it comes to trans people playing sports, the people pushing anti-trans legislation dress up their bigotry in the language of women’s rights

The Guardian - US

Tennessee becomes new front in battle for American democracy

Tennessee has become a new front in the battle for the future of American democracy after Republicans expelled two Black lawmakers from the state Legislature for their part in a protest urging passage of gun-control measures

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How Tennessee GOP's majority used power to expel Democrats

The expulsion of two Tennessee Democrats over a gun control protest is an extraordinary showcase of how the levers of single-party power in America’s statehouses can be pulled not only to shut down opponents, but also to punish them

The Independent UK

Tennessee’s House expels 2 Democrats over gun protest, VP Harris travels to meet them

In an extraordinary act of political retaliation, Tennessee Republicans on Thursday expelled two Democratic lawmakers from the state Legislature for their role in a protest calling for more gun control in the aftermath of a deadly school shooting in Nashville. A third Democrat was narrowly spared by a one-vote margin.

France 24

Biden sports plan angers transgender advocates, opponents

A Biden administration proposal to forbid outright bans on transgender athletes is sparking outrage not just from conservative leaders but from trans rights activists

The Independent UK

AOC rips Biden trans athlete reversal

"Absolutely no reason for the Biden admin to do this," said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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KS trans bill may include genital checks

The passage of the anti-trans bill into law “breaks my heart,” said Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly

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Progressives decry Tenn. "fascism"

"If you thought youth organizing was strong," warned Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, "just wait for what's coming"

Salon

Meet the "Tennessee Three" at the center of a statehouse drama over gun reform

Two of the lawmakers were booted from office Thursday.

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What's next for Tennessee's expelled lawmakers?

Tennessee Republicans have expelled two Democratic lawmakers from the state Legislature for their role in a protest calling for more gun control

The Independent UK

Kamala Harris meets with Nashville lawmakers after Democrats expelled over anti-gun protests – as it happened

Vice-president visiting lawmakers at Fisk University as Republican-controlled house’s move condemned as racist

The Guardian - US

AOC rips Biden proposal that would limit bans targeting transgender, nonbinary athletes: ‘Indefensible’

The New York Democrat’s criticism is at odds with one of the nation’s largest LGBT+ rights groups’ stance on the new rules

The Independent UK

Expelled Tennessee Democrat calls out ‘admitted child molester’ who went unpunished by House in final speech

Justin Jones called out the double-standard in the Tennessee House by citing several lawmakers with controversies

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US Supreme Court lets trans girl stay on track team

WASHINGTON: The US Supreme Court has let a 12-year-old transgender girl continue competing on her middle school track team, acting for the first time on a wave of new state restrictions on athletic participation.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Two Democrats expelled from Tennessee house over gun control protest

Joe Biden and Barack Obama condemn expulsion of Justin Jones and Justin Pearson from Republican-controlled state house. Plus, why do so many of Forbes 30 under 30 alum face jail?

Axios

How Tennessee GOP expelling 2 Democrats could have ripple effect in other states

Majority party lawmakers punishing minority party members with different positions is becoming increasingly common, experts warn.

WEKU

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.

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Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

ABC News

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.

Tribune News Service

Biden administration proposes rule saying trans athlete bans violate Title IX

President Joe Biden’s administration on Thursday said it will propose a rule to ensure transgender students can participate in school sports. The proposed rule comes a day after lawmakers in Kansas overrode Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto to block transgender students from participating in girls and women’s sports.

The Independent UK

Kansas OKs bill on opting kids out of LGBTQ-themed lessons

Kansas lawmakers have approved a bill aimed at helping parents opt their children out of public school lessons with LGBTQ-themed materials

The Independent UK

Biden proposal would limit bans targeting transgender, nonbinary athletes

The administration’s proposed rule for Title IX antidiscrimination laws would prevent states from ‘categorically’ banning trans student athletes

Al Jazeera

US Supreme Court rules in favour of transgender track runner

The decision comes amid a proliferation of anti-trans rights bills promoted by Republican lawmakers across the country.

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