The state where a tragic school shooting took place grabbed national attention not for its actions on gun violence but for its vengeful actions against young Black representatives speaking out on the issue. Demand local lawmakers help restore the peoples’ vote.
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners will consider reappointing district 86 representative Justin Pearson to the Tennessee House while at a special meeting.
Metro Council is in charge of picking an interim representative ahead of a special election. The seat is open after Justin Jones was expelled from the legislature.