The Tennessee House voted to expel two Democratic lawmakers after they interrupted a debate to call for stricter gun laws.
Tag: Tennessee
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Nashville, Battered and Mourning, Pauses for Easter
The holiest day in the Christian calendar comes as the church-filled city is in a heated political debate, and still deep in grief.
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Momentum Builds to Reappoint 2 Tennessee House Democrats After Expulsion
A day after two young Black lawmakers were expelled from the Tennessee legislature, momentum was building to reappoint them directly back to their seats.
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Safety Net Barriers Add to Child Poverty in Immigrant Families
Both legal immigrants and undocumented parents face hurdles in getting aid. The problem has grown more acute as children of immigrants account for a growing share of young people.
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A Doctor’s Life After Roe: ‘There Are Weeks When I Commit Multiple Felonies’:
The Supreme Court’s decision crushed Dr. Elise Boos. So why is she working with anti-abortion politicians?