Rep. Justin Jones @brotherjones_ Twitter profile

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Rep. Justin Jones

9 months

Well, Mr. Speaker, the People have spoken. The FIND OUT era of politics is just beginning. See you August 21st for special session.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

1 year

When you get off the plane with the legendary Joan Baez you know it’s a movement of the spirit. She stands with us in our struggle in Tennessee and said she’s hopeful to see young voices leading. “WE SHALL OVERCOME…” Serendipitous, indeed.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

1 year

In the end, the people of Tennessee made the ultimate choice of courage and hope. Thank you to the thousands who came to the people’s house today to show the nation that we will not yield to authoritarian attacks on our democracy. Our fight is not over. #notonestepback ✊🏾

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

1 year

Yesterday, we were expelled from the Tennessee state house. Today, we were talking to the White House about common sense gun laws and protecting our democracy. We fight on! ✊🏾

President Biden

@POTUS

1 year

Earlier, I spoke to Reps Jones, Pearson, and Johnson to thank them for their leadership and courage in the face of a blatant disregard of our nation’s democratic values. Our country needs to take action on gun violence — to do that we need more voices like theirs speaking out.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

1 year

Tonight as Tennessee House Republicans push forward to schedule vote on our expulsion, Speaker Sexton orders the gallery cleared as crowd chants “fascists.” Media forced out at as well. Then, Rep. Lafferty (R-Knox) pushes me and grabs my phone. This is a sad day for Tennessee.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

9 months

This you?

Rep. Andy Ogles

@RepOgles

10 months

Thank you, @SenMikeLee , for joining me in drawing attention to the gross habit of the media to sensationalize mass murderers. @jordanbpeterson perfectly explains why this resolution is so critical.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

3 months

Just left an event honoring a Black sorority and spoke of the need to unite against the rising tide of white supremacy, only to be confronted by Nazis marching through downtown Nashville. This is exactly what my Republican colleagues hate speech is fostering and inviting.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

2 months

Today on the Tennessee House floor two white members had to be physically pulled apart for trying to fight. The Republican Leader called it “spirited debate” and called me a “snowflake” for calling for a censure vote. But last year, we were EXPELLED for speaking out of turn.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

1 year

It’s morally insane that a week after a mass shooting took six lives in our community, House Republicans only response is to expel us for standing with our constituents to call for gun control. What’s happening in Tennessee is a clear danger to democracy all across this nation.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

1 year

“A resolution to expel Justin Jones from his seat as a member of the House of Representatives…” Just handed this on the House floor, but they still have to vote. We’ll not be intimidated. THE PEOPLE are demanding we act to stop kids from being murdered in school. #goodtrouble

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

1 year

Here at the White House getting ready to meet with @POTUS about the continued call for an assault weapons ban and challenging the assault on our democracy. From the People’s House to the White House, Tennessee can set the model for the nation. #ProtectKidsNotGuns

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

1 year

It’s morally insane that in Tennessee they can pass laws to ban books, ban conversations about racism and bias in schools, ban drag shows, and even try to ban Black legislators they disagree with… but we can’t pass a ban on militarized guns from terrorizing our communities…

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

1 year

Tennessee Republicans attempt to crucify democracy has resurrected it in the form of mass movement led by young people. That’s what gives me hope.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

11 months

Last night, Tennessee’s extreme drag show ban was struck down and ruled unconstitutional by a Trump-appointed federal judge. Tried to tell my Republican colleagues when they introduced it on the House floor, but yet again they had to FIND OUT. Happy Pride, y’all!! 🏳️‍🌈

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

15 days

Today Speaker Sexton had a mother arrested in the gallery while holding a sign opposing more guns in schools. Each day he grows more drunk with power, and is enabled by an extremist supermajority complicit in his authoritarianism. We are witnessing the death of our democracy.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

8 months

Just left the House Chamber after Speaker Sexton forced a vote to silence me for the remainder of the legislative day (for speaking “off topic”) and ordered the public cleared out of the gallery. This is the authoritarianism we are fighting against.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

10 months

Jack, you literally fought to keep a KKK statue in the Capitol rotunda.

Jack Johnson

@SenJohnson

10 months

Today, we celebrate 59 years since the signing of the Civil Rights Act.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

9 months

Honored to be sworn in AGAIN yesterday. When I ran for this seat in 2022 I could never have guessed that I would go through: four elections, three swearing ins, two members expelled, first time in TN expelled lawmakers voted back. The Mandate Remains: Protect Kids, Not Guns! 🧡

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

1 year

There’s a soul sickness in our state when Tennessee Republican legislators are more concerned with protecting gun manufacturers from lawsuits, than children from being killed by mass shootings. We said, protect children not guns— they choose the guns. This is morally insane.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

1 year

Sir— didn’t you authorize state funds to be used to try and cover this up and relocate the intern involved. Perhaps, start with addressing the crime happening INSIDE the legislature.

Speaker Cameron Sexton

@CSexton25

1 year

Criminals know our justice system is broken & won’t hold them accountable. Progressive groups that claim to be “smart on crime” have advocated for this type of criminal justice reform for years. It has made our communities less safe. In TN we protect victims not the criminal.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

8 months

Headed into another day of the special session and been informed that if I speak “off topic” I’ll be silenced by Speaker Sexton for 3 days. However, also heard that we may adjourn today because my Republican colleagues are feeling the pressure. We must protect kids, not guns.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

8 months

Reminder: My Republican colleagues ended special session, once again, passing no gun reform and abandoning Tennesseans. The Guns Over People (GOP) caucus doesn’t have the courage to listen to mothers and protect kids, not guns. Shameful.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

8 months

My Republican colleagues just adjourned the special session, silencing any opportunity for us to speak and refusing to pass common sense gun laws. Their priorities are out of order. Their leadership is out of order. The House is out of order. It’s time for a new Speaker.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

1 year

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton doesn’t stop at silencing legislators. Tonight, he had this grandmother arrested for speaking in the gallery against a bill to abolish community oversight boards of police that would undo the will of Nashville voters. This is not democracy.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

1 year

On the road back to Nashville from Memphis. The people of District 52 and 86 have representation again, but make no mistake—democracy is still in crisis in Tennessee. Welcome home, brother. The Tennessee Three will be back in the PEOPLE’S HOUSE! @Justinjpearson @VoteGloriaJ 💪🏾

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

9 months

I’ll never understand this both-sidesing the fight to end gun violence, someone recently described “radicals on both sides”. One side is kids and parents begging for their lives not to be shot, and the other side men are cosplaying as a civil war militia These are not the same.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

3 months

My Republican colleagues literally have a bill to ban selling cold beer, but won’t ban the assault weapons terrorizing our communities. They are unserious.

WSMV 4 Nashville

@WSMV

3 months

New bill could ban sale of refrigerated, cold beer in Tennessee

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

7 months

Andy, is this you?

Rep. Andy Ogles

@RepOgles

7 months

We cannot continue to let Washington politicians bail themselves out at the expense of our nation’s future and the well-being of Americans. #NoCR

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

4 months

The Speaker is blocking THE PEOPLE from accessing half of the House gallery unless they are lobbyists or have a new “VIP ticket.” Many people are waiting to come inside but were told it’s at capacity even though it’s clearly empty. THIS IS NOT WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

9 months

“We have to represent a new model of what legislators can look like.” Honored to participate in the Sept 2023 Icons issue for @harpersbazaarus , lifting up Black designers & our continued fight to make sure the voices of our communities are heard ARTICLE:

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

3 months

Yesterday, my Republican colleagues called on me to resign for declining to lead them in the pledge of allegiance. I couldn’t bring myself to join their performative patriotism as they continue to support an insurrectionist for president and undermine liberty and justice for all

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

1 year

Today on the House floor, we’ll be voting on HB 1202 to allow teachers to carry guns in schools. Is this really the direction we want to go as a state— more guns in schools? This is an irresponsible response to school shootings and will not keep students safe. This is madness.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

8 months

Another mass shooting, this time in Jacksonville. This was an act of racial terrorism and the kind of white vigilante violence against Black Americans deeply embedded in our nation’s history. We must disarm hate and tackle white supremacy now. No more excuses!

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

8 months

My Republican colleagues turned their backs on grieving mothers demanding common sense gun laws and dragged them from committees. The Covenant families and all those impacted by gun violence deserve so much better. We won’t stop fighting because democracy requires disrupters.✊🏾

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

14 days

Watching history tonight in Chattanooga, as Volkswagen workers voted in a landslide to join the @UAW . Despite pressure from Gov. Lee, this is the first auto plant in the South to unionize since the 1940s. This incredible victory for labor will transform Tennessee and the South!

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

4 months

Today the Speaker announced that I was stripped from being on House Education Admin Committee, as they prepare to push their unpopular school voucher program. My Republican colleagues know voters do not want their “Education for Profit” scheme and are trying to stifle dissent.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

2 months

Today I was at a migrant camp in Reynosa, Mexico bearing witness to the crisis of humanity occurring at our border. There is no invasion. There are just people who have risked everything seeking a better life and a broken system failing too many. Asylum seekers deserve better.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

6 months

It took y’all 22 days to elect an election-denying bigot. Sounds about right.

Rep. Andy Ogles

@RepOgles

6 months

Today, I voted to elect Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana as Speaker of the House of Representatives. I trust that Mike will be able to effectively lead our conference and get to work for the American People.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

9 months

Tennessee’s new “House rules” for the special session clarify that small paper signs are no longer allowed in committee rooms, but guns are. This is INSANE!

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

9 months

The Tennessee Republican Party sent out negative mailers to my district calling me a “lawbreaker”, but now the leading Republican presidential candidate faces three indictments and 78 felony charges. Awkward.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

11 months

Jake, let’s talk facts.

Jake McCalmon

@JakeMcCalmonTN

11 months

Tennessee is the greatest state in the nation because of our conservative, pro-business and low-tax policies. I will continue fighting for those values in Nashville.

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Rep. Justin Jones

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4 months

Andy, this is unhinged. Just two days ago you were tweeting about MLK who championed racial justice and equity.

Rep. Andy Ogles

@RepOgles

4 months

DEI is immoral and RACIST. It’s ideas and philosophies have poisoned our schools, churches, and communities at large. #DemolishDEI

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

10 months

Always good to see you bestie, reminder: READ BANNED BOOKS. 📚

Marsha Blackburn

@VoteMarsha

10 months

I will always fight to keep woke indoctrination out of our schools and military.

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Rep. Justin Jones

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9 months

Excited to talk with my constituent, Miss Harris, who turns 99 years old in October and wasn’t going to let anything stop her from voting today. Polls close at 7 pm! Nashville let’s get out the victory!! 🗳️💪🏾💛

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

2 months

My Republican colleagues passed a bill recognizing “Christian Heritage Month.” But when folks were thirsty, they banned giving them water in voting lines. When folks were hungry, they cut their food benefits. When folks were a stranger, they built a wall and put up razor wire.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

10 months

Don’t let the same politicians tell you that a racist song is about supporting “small towns” while they allow rural hospitals to close without Medicaid expansion, defund public education in rural counties, and keep small town folks trapped in poverty with starvation wages…

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

4 months

Andy, pretty sure that was Republican extremists like you

Rep. Andy Ogles

@RepOgles

4 months

Democrats have turned our nation’s capital into a dangerous wasteland.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

9 months

The Guns Over People (GOP) Caucus has put more work into limiting the voices of the People and keeping them out of the Tennessee Capitol then listening to their demands for common sense gun laws. Just beginning the special session.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

8 months

The Censured Caucus is united in our fight against fascism! Great to welcome Montana State Rep. @ZoAndBehold to Tennessee and plot some good trouble!! 💪🏾💛📢

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

8 months

Well, the FIND OUT era continues for Speaker Sexton and his extremist caucus. Judge blocks new House “rule” prohibiting signs for violating the People’s First Amendment rights in the People’s House! 📢

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Rep. Justin Jones

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9 months

I wish my Republican colleagues loved Tennessee children more than they fear the political retribution of the gun lobby. No courage whatsoever.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

10 months

This week in Tennessee: kkk puts fliers up at Black churches, state holiday officially recognizes kkk grand wizard Nathan Bedford Forrest, and state attorney general joins letter threatening business that practice diversity in hiring. We must continue to resist white supremacy.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

1 year

Maybe because our votes cannot be bought for an immoral budget that awards $50 million for future prisons, does nothing to address common sense gun reforms, and prioritizes corporate tax cuts over helping everyday Tennesseans. Our constituents deserve better.

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Rep. Justin Jones

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1 year

Currently on the House floor: Republicans suspended the rules to put their “school safety” bills (none of which address guns) to the front of the calendar. This is about optics. Now they’re holding expulsion vote until end of calendar hoping to wear down the crowd assembled.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

11 months

Sir— you voted to expel the two youngest Black legislators in our state because we protested with our constituents calling for common sense gun laws. Meanwhile, you shielded your Republican Vice-Chair who was sexually harassing an intern until it became public. That’s corruption.

Jeremy Faison

@JeremyFaison4TN

11 months

Regardless of your feelings toward Trump, it’s deeply disturbing when the DOJ cherry picks who the law is applicable to, and doing so to score political points even more disturbing. This is corrupt tyranny!

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

8 months

Tennesseans deserve a House Speaker who leads with compassion, not one who laughs at grieving mothers.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

2 months

Division is not an accident, it’s a strategy. It is unsettling, but not surprising that Nazis are coming here to support the policies being pushed by my Republican colleagues. But together we will continue fighting for the South to rise ANEW, free from white supremacist terror.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

21 days

Yesterday my Republican colleagues passed a bill to report professors for teaching “divisive concepts.” Instead of answering my questions, the sponsor questioned my literacy and talked about “people of my race.” Clearly his views were influenced by his segregated schooling.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

3 months

These are the same folks who expelled us for a megaphone and paper sign, but are now for openly defying the U.S. Supreme Court and cosplaying civil war reenactment in another state. Got it.

Rep. Jason Zachary

@JasonZacharyTN

3 months

Yes sir. We have had @TNNationalGuard in Texas supporting their efforts the last few years. I confirmed with the Governor this morning and we do have Tennesseans in TX today helping secure our border.

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Rep. Justin Jones

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24 days

Yesterday my Republican colleagues passed a $700,000,000 corporate giveaway while everyday Tennesseans struggle paycheck to paycheck. We were sent here to represent THE PEOPLE and the common benefit, not wealthy donors and corporate benefits. Trickle down economics is a scam!

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

20 days

So inspired by the deep love and courage of former Congresswoman @GabbyGiffords . Despite being nearly assassinated in 2011, she has persisted in trying to end the epidemic of gun violence. This was needed grounding as we brace for an onslaught of gun extremist bills next week.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

10 months

Marsha, you’re supposed to serve Tennessee. Stop worrying about banning menu items in NYC and start listening to the young people calling on us to ban assault weapons in our own state.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn

@MarshaBlackburn

10 months

New York City wants to ban wood-fired pizzerias. In the name of their climate agenda, the Left wants to destroy small businesses.

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Rep. Justin Jones

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1 year

Filed the “Protect Kids Not Guns Act” today because action can’t wait. This comprehensive legislation will enact common sense gun policies already working in other states to reduce gun deaths and make it harder for everyday people to possess military-grade assault weapons.

The Tennessee Holler

@TheTNHoller

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NEW — Sen. @CharlaneOliver & Rep. @brotherjones_ have filed The “Protect Kids Not Guns Act”. Read it here:

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Rep. Justin Jones

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8 months

Just left the Chancery Court appeal hearing against Speaker Sexton’s extreme sign ban. The state’s “defense” was a terrifying show of authoritarianism, claiming they are not obligated to listen to the people’s voice and that their power in the legislature can’t be checked.

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Rep. Justin Jones

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6 months

Andy, thanks for demonstrating why we need to fully fund our schools in Tennessee.

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Ogles: We may have had a hot summer but I just went trick or treating with my kids and the low that evening was 29 degrees so temperatures change. Temperatures have been changing for a millennia

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Rep. Justin Jones

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7 months

Here at the White House where @POTUS is set to announce the creation of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, an emergency response to the crisis of gun violence in our nation. This is a historic win for gun reform advocates and activists, and a testament to people power. 🧡✊🏾

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

8 months

This morning, my office delivered this letter to Speaker Cameron Sexton and my legislative colleagues, sharing the intent to call for vote of no confidence in the Speaker due to his continued abuse of power and dishonor to the public office he holds. Tennesseans deserve better.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

10 months

HAPPY PRIDE, NASHVILLE!! 🌈✊🏾 To my extremist colleagues in the legislature who filed 27 bills targeting the LGBTQ+ community just this session… we will continue to protest and resist y’all… and WE WILL WIN.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

1 year

WE’RE OFFICIAL! Today my petition was verified as a candidate in the special election for District 52. This is the first step in the democratic process to restore full representation to our district and challenge the authoritarian decision made on April 6 to expel us.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

8 months

Standing in southern solidarity today with young people at the North Carolina legislature in our united call to pass common sense gun laws. From Nashville to Raleigh, my message to Republican legislators is simple: We’re fighting for your children too. People over guns! 🧡

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

3 months

Today, I’m at the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge with thousands of Sandhill Cranes and a few endangered Whooping Cranes as they make their migration. This session, I’m sponsoring a bill in Tennessee to protect these majestic birds who face ongoing threats from wetland loss and hunting.

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Rep. Justin Jones

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7 months

Despite every member of Tennessee’s Republican delegation voting against Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure act, today we received $31 million from the admin to improve short line rail. Federal dollars help Tennesseans, especially our rural communities who rely on this funding 🚂

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

7 months

Today my attorneys filed a federal lawsuit to hold Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton responsible for his unconstitutional and discriminatory actions. The people of District 52 deserve to have their voices heard without the threat of undemocratic silencing and retaliation.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

3 months

Last week, Rep. Jeremy Faison called on me to resign for declining to lead the pledge of allegiance. Today, a former Republican representative filed a lawsuit against him for covering up sexual harassment of an intern. Yikes! Perhaps, he should take his own advice.

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Rep. Justin Jones

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3 months

Unfortunately, my Republican colleague leaves out the second part: “and love your neighbor as yourself.” When you love your neighbor, you don’t block them from healthcare or keep them locked in starvation wages. But their agenda is not love or care, it’s greed and division.

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“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'" - Matthew 22:37

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Rep. Justin Jones

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2 months

Today my Republican colleagues voted to limit worker lawsuits and protect businesses engaged in wage theft. Corporate lobbyists threatened us with “negative scores” if we voted against the bill. The Speaker silenced me for calling them out for screwing over working Tennesseans.

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Rep. Justin Jones

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6 months

Right now Lewiston, Maine, is still on lockdown because a mass shooter armed with an AR-15 is on the loose, terrorizing an entire community. Yet the “Guns Over People” caucus remains silent, enabling a crisis which claims thousands of lives a year. This is not “freedom.”

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

7 months

Jason, you voted to expel us from the Tennessee legislature for “disruption.” But of course you would support an insurrectionist for Speaker in DC. Yikes.

Rep. Jason Zachary

@JasonZacharyTN

7 months

Washington DC needs a disrupter. The status quo is not an option or sustainable. There is a reason the lobbyist, democrats and some establishment R’s oppose @Jim_Jordan . He will be that disrupter. Not perfect, no one is but the type of leader that is needed for this time.

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Rep. Justin Jones

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11 months

Yesterday, this superhero, little Marco, stopped by my office with his mom and the @KidsNotGunsTN coalition to deliver the picture he drew of crossed out guns. This is who we’re fighting for and why we must pass common sense gun laws. 💪🏾🧡 #ProtectKidsNotGuns

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

3 months

Speaker Cameron Sexton

@CSexton25

3 months

Roses are red, violets are blue, love is a prison and I’d deny bail for you #tnlegvalentines

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

2 months

Today Speaker Sexton placed troopers outside his press conference, blocking me and the public from watching his briefing about the session. I have stayed to listen to his weekly comments to be informed of his deceptive narratives. He continues to prove he is drunk with power.

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

11 months

Interesting, wasn’t this y’all two months ago @tnhousegop ??

TN House Republicans

@tnhousegop

11 months

May no one suffer from slavery ever again #Juneteenth

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

5 months

Really, let’s ask my Republican colleagues:

Megyn Kelly

@megynkelly

5 months

Can you imagine if a mayor publicly celebrated her “whites only” holiday party like this?

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

5 years

This afternoon, after the vote to take $ from public ed, we ended up sitting by Rep. Justin Lafferty, Rep. Micah Van Huss, and other state reps at a restaurant in North Nashville. We sought to speak about our concerns since they have continued to ignore folks in the TN Capitol.

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Rep. Justin Jones

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10 months

As Tennessee lawmakers, we have an obligation to condemn Jason Aldean’s heinous song calling for racist violence. What a shameful vision of gun extremism and vigilantism. We will continue to call for common sense gun laws, that protect ALL our children and communities.

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Rep. Justin Jones

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Meanwhile.

Johnny Garrett

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9 months

In Tennessee, we believe that individuals, not the government, know what is best for them and their families!

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Rep. Justin Jones

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Tennessee Republicans just cut off debate and passed a bill to arm teachers in our schools. The public chanted “Blood on your hands!” as the Speaker ordered troopers to clear the gallery. This is what fascism looks like.

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Rep. Justin Jones

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7 months

You know who didn’t request their salaries to be withheld? The 8,302 federal workers in TN-05 who won’t receive a paycheck because of your political theatrics.

Rep. Andy Ogles

@RepOgles

7 months

I requested my salary be withheld during a government shutdown. We need to get our fiscal House in order, secure our border, and put in the work to pass all 12 appropriations bills like we told the American people we would.

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Rep. Justin Jones

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8 months

So proud of my homie @VoteGloriaJ who has stood with us fighting for racial and economic justice, and will continue standing tall against extremists like Marsha Blackburn in the U.S. Senate!! 💪🏾💛

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Rep. Justin Jones

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5 months

Great to spend time with my friend Professor @RBReich !! Corporate greed is undermining our democracy and destroying our environment. Let’s continue to hold them accountable and fight for a more just future. ✊🏾💛

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Rep. Justin Jones

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1 year

The same folks so vocal about ousting duly elected legislators for breach of “decorum” are passionately advocating that we shouldn’t remove a U.S. Supreme Court Justice for bribery and corruption. Interesting.

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Rep. Justin Jones

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5 months

Michigan 🤝 Tennessee Serving Big Gretch energy, fighting like hell for democracy

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

4 months

Today my Republican colleagues voted to give more discretionary power to Speaker Sexton in their new rules package, and voted to silence me during debate. This Speaker has repeatedly abused his position to silence dissent and continues to erode our democracy in Tennessee.

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Rep. Justin Jones

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11 months

In Tennessee it’s easier to get an AR-15, than it is to get a living wage job. It doesn’t have to be this way— our people deserve to live with dignity, not starvation wages. Join us Friday at Fisk University!! 💪🏾🔥

Bernie Sanders to join Rep. Justin Jones during wage rally at Fisk University

The rally will focus on raising Tennessee’s minimum wage to $17 an hour.

www.wsmv.com

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Rep. Justin Jones

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10 months

Lol, why are my Republican colleagues so unhinged

Johnny Garrett

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10 months

Woke curriculum has no place in Tennessee schools!

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Rep. Justin Jones

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7 months

The young leaders of today are fired up and ready to change this country. They are bold, have moral clarity and know we don’t have to live this way. Proud to join @VP and @ameliexrose for today’s discussion at the College of Charleston! 💛

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Rep. Justin Jones

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5 months

Just left @GovBillLee ’s “Education For Profit” press conference where he unveiled his statewide voucher scheme funding private education for wealthy families. We must stop this billionaire agenda during the legislative session and resist extremist attacks on our public schools.

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Rep. Justin Jones

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3 months

Today I was honored to invite my friend, Sally Wells, a respected Choctaw elder, as the first indigenous person to open our House session. Tennessee is responsible for Andrew Jackson and crossed by the Trail of Tears. Uplifting indigenous culture and resistance is long overdue.

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Rep. Justin Jones

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8 months

Protecting our rivers from pollution by big business is common sense. Visited Columbia, TN, today and talked with residents about our work this session preserving the Duck River— North America’s most biodiverse river. We’re fighting for clean water for the next generation. 💚

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Rep. Justin Jones

@brotherjones_

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Today, these Republican members presented a bill recognizing “Christian Heritage Month.” The Speaker refused to call on me to share concerns about the obvious Christian nationalism and legacy of cross burnings, colonialism, and enslavement perpetuated under that same ideology.

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