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Yesterday was a dark day for democracy, John.
In an unjust and unprecedented move, the Tennessee House expelled two state representatives, both of whom are young Black men, because they dared to call for action in the wake of the mass shooting in Nashville that left three children and three adults dead.
Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson were ousted from their positions for nothing more than chanting in solidarity with gun safety protestors. Gloria Johnson, a white lawmaker, protested alongside them, but narrowly avoided expulsion.
Brady stands with The Tennessee Three and condemns the actions of the Tennessee House – a body bursting at the seams with NRA money. This injustice, following yet another mass shooting, is why we can't stop fighting against gun lobby-backed, Second Amendment extremists to change our country and end our nation's gun violence epidemic. Can you donate today to fund Brady's lifesaving fight? [[link removed]]
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The Tennessee Speaker of the House called the lawmakers’ actions “unacceptable,” but what is truly unacceptable is ignoring the deaths of three children and three adults. Ignoring the fact that gun violence is the number one killer of children in the United States. Ignoring those begging and pleading for change and for their lives.
These expelled lawmakers are the ones calling for change that Tennessee – and the nation – desperately need. Tennessee does not have a ban on assault weapons. Tennessee does not have Universal Background Checks. Tennessee does not have Extreme Risk Protection Laws. Tennessee is a permitless carry state. But House leadership would rather use their power to punish lawmakers who speak out against gun violence than pass any legislation to prevent the next mass shooting.
Silencing gun safety advocates in states and in Congress means more people will die – and we won't stand for it. That's why I'm asking you to donate to Brady's tireless fight today and fund our movement to end gun violence.
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Thank you for standing up to the gun lobby and taking action to save lives.
Kris Brown
Brady President
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