Politics Oct 25 Tennessee attorney general sues federal government for withholding funds amid abortion ban Tennessee's top legal chief says the federal government is wrongly withholding millions of dollars after the state refused to comply with federal rules requiring clinics to provide abortion referrals due to its current ban on the procedure.
Politics Sep 22 Federal judge rules Texas university that canceled drag show didn’t violate free speech rights The U.S. district judge argued Thursday that drag shows are "sexualized content" and can be subject to more regulations.
Politics Sep 05 Rep. Gloria Johnson of ‘Tennessee Three’ officially launches 2024 Senate campaign As a member of the so-called "Tennessee Three," she participated in a prominent gun control protest. It angered Republicans and galvanized Democrats.
Politics Aug 29 Tennessee lawmakers abruptly end tumultuous session spurred by school shooting The GOP-dominant Statehouse refused to take up gun control measures over the past week and instead spent most of their time involved in political infighting.
Politics Aug 25 Statehouses employ various rules restricting acts of protest In some cases, lawmakers have pursued policies that effectively limit acts of protest, leading to legal resistance and free speech criticisms.
Politics Aug 24 Tennessee GOP lawmakers rule out gun control, hit impasse in session after school shooting The Senate's decision Thursday to adjourn until Monday leaves little certainty about what lawmakers might ultimately pass. However, they have all but guaranteed it won't be any significant gun control change.
Politics Aug 22 GOP-led Tennessee legislature orders removal of public from gun control hearing On Tuesday, families close to a Nashville fatal school shooting broke down in tears after Republican leaders ordered state troopers to remove them and others from a legislative hearing room while they waited to testify in favor of gun control…
Politics Aug 18 Gun control will be an unlikely topic in GOP-led special session following Tennessee school shooting Tennessee lawmakers have a long list of proposals on mental health, school resources, tougher penalties for violent criminals and more. Notably absent will be any serious consideration of tightening the state's relaxed gun laws.
Politics Aug 08 Member of ‘Tennessee Three’ makes move toward 2024 Senate bid Johnson was the lone Democratic member of the so-called "Tennessee Three" to narrowly survive a Republican-led expulsion effort earlier this year. Yet, even with the national spotlight, Johnson is expected to face an uphill battle against Blackburn.
Politics Aug 04 Both expelled members of ‘Tennessee Three’ win back their state House seats after special election The young Black lawmakers had been reinstated by local officials after being booted from the GOP-dominated Statehouse, but only on an interim basis.