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Meet Gloria Johnson
From the Tennessean Tennessee U.S. Congress election: Meet Gloria Johnson, candidate for Senate by David Plazas 11 questions for the candidates Why are you running for this office? I’m running because it’s time to shift power back to where it belongs: with working families who want common sense solutions to the issues they face every day. I’m running to be a voice for Tennesseans who’ve felt left out and ignored by their elected representatives. I’m running to pass common sense gun...
Trump’s VP Pick
*A message from the TNDP* Hello Tennessee Democratic Leaders, Today, Donald Trump selected JD Vance as his Vice Presidential running mate. Under the beard JD Vance may be trying to hide who he truly is. Here are a few talking points from the DNC and Biden Campaign that we should be amplifying across our state to remind people of who he really is. The violent events over the weekend were unfortunate and we condemn those heinous acts. However, our fight for the democracy of this nation and our...
Labor Day 2023 Picnic
Let’s do Something about Gun Violence
Target Your Legislators to Do Something About Gun Violence Following the school shooting in Nashville last March, parents organized for action to reduce gun violence, the number one killer of children. The Tennessee General Assembly is expected to enter a special session to focus on firearm safety laws beginning on August 21, 2023. If you believe our children deserve a safer Tennessee, then contact your district Senator and Representative to pass solutions to reduce firearm deaths, including:...
Pause Button on Guns, Your Voice Matters!
On March 27, 2023, a mass shooting occurred at the Covenant Elementary School in Nashville. The shooter, who was being treated for an emotional disorder, obtained 7 weapons legally from 5 retailers. Although the parents of the shooter were concerned about the weapons, they had no legal way to intervene. Tennessee needs a law that would allow family members to intervene by petitioning for a court order to temporarily remove guns from people who pose a risk to themselves or others. Your voice...
Federal judge overturns Tennessee’s ban on drag shows
Late Friday, a federal judge overturned a new Tennessee law prohibiting drag performances in public spaces, ruling it unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Thomas Parker ruled the Adult Entertainment Act (AEA) violates the separation-of-powers principle and chills speech protected through the First Amendment. In March, Friends of George’s, a Memphis theater company that raises funds for LGBTQ groups through performances that include drag, challenged the law, which was originally set to take...