Tennessee
Tennessee Man Plotted to Bring Guns and Explosives to the Border, FBI Says
The grievances and conspiracy theories that motivated the man’s violent plot are the same ones that brought the “God’s Amy” convoy to the southern border last week.
Republicans Are Trying to Expel the First Trans Legislator in Montana
GOP leaders have refused to recognize Rep. Zooey Zephyr in floor debates after she said they’d have “blood on their hands” for passing a ban on gender-affirming care.
Republican Who Voted to Kick Out Tennessee 3 Accused of Sexually Harassing a Teen Intern
The student reportedly said in the email that Campbell made repeated sexual comments and “grabbed me around my neck.”
The GOP Kicked Justin Jones Out of the Tennessee House. Two Days Later, He’s Back.
Rep. Justin Jones was sworn in last night, and a vote on the seat vacated by former Rep. Justin Pearson is set for Wednesday.
‘Farce of Democracy’: Tennessee Republicans Just Expelled 2 Black Democrats for a Peaceful Protest
Republicans voted to kick Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson out of the legislature, while a vote to oust Rep. Gloria Johnson failed by one vote.
We Talked to Drag Queens About Being Banned: ‘We’re Not Going Anywhere’
VICE News spoke with drag queens in Tennessee about the new ban on drag shows.
Republicans Are Trying to Kick Dems Out of Office for Protesting Gun Violence
Three Tennessee lawmakers joined a student protest days after a mass shooting at a Nashville school. One Republican compared the protest to Jan. 6.
Another House Republican Has Been Accused of Stealing GoFundMe Money
Looks like another Republican is pulling a George Santos.
Top Republican Banned Drag Shows But Loves LGBTQ Instagram Thirst Traps
Weeks before signing an drag ban bill, Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally responded to several posts from a performer with heart emojis and comments like “you need to be on dancing with the stars.”
Republicans Are Trying to Ban Drag Shows Now
Tennessee could become the first state in the country to enact a ban.
Anti-Trans Bills Are Sweeping Across the US With Alarming Speed
The current legislative session has seen more than 350 anti-trans bills introduced in 36 states, a record.