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Rep. Justin Jones

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State Representative for District 52. Community Organizer. HBCU grad. On the journey, searching for higher ground. Carrying my ancestors’ prayers.

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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.

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

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

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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. 💚

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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HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!! 🗳️🧀💙 At the University of Wisconsin-Madison today rallying with students for the Harris-Walz campaign and making sure we get every voter to the polls. Feeling hopeful, and even talked to a few students registering same day to vote. When we VOTE, we WIN!

HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!! 🗳️🧀💙 At the University of Wisconsin-Madison today rallying with students for the Harris-Walz campaign and making sure we get every voter to the polls. Feeling hopeful, and even talked to a few students registering same day to vote. When we VOTE, we WIN!

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Today we rallied in Pulaski, TN, the birthplace of the Ku Klux Klan, for multiracial democracy and a vision of the South that will rise ANEW! One of the community members who joined us, Miss Sims, is 96 and reminded us of the need for courageous action. We’re not going back! ✊🏾

Today we rallied in Pulaski, TN, the birthplace of the Ku Klux Klan, for multiracial democracy and a vision of the South that will rise ANEW! One of the community members who joined us, Miss Sims, is 96 and reminded us of the need for courageous action. We’re not going back! ✊🏾

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Finishing this week’s battleground tour in WISCONSIN today rallying voters for Harris-Walz in Milwaukee, Oshkosh, and headed to Madison. Feeling hopeful as we head into Election Day tomorrow, but we must finish strong and talk to every voter we can! WE’RE NOT GOING BACK!!! 🗣️

Finishing this week’s battleground tour in WISCONSIN today rallying voters for Harris-Walz in Milwaukee, Oshkosh, and headed to Madison. Feeling hopeful as we head into Election Day tomorrow, but we must finish strong and talk to every voter we can! WE’RE NOT GOING BACK!!! 🗣️

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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.

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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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.

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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Accepting the election results does not mean we will passively accept fascism. Like many, I woke up feeling despair. Our nation is broken and sick, but it is in times like these we must remain unbowed. To District 52, thank you for re-electing me to fight this MAGA extremism.

Accepting the election results does not mean we will passively accept fascism. Like many, I woke up feeling despair. Our nation is broken and sick, but it is in times like these we must remain unbowed. To District 52, thank you for re-electing me to fight this MAGA extremism.

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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.

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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HAPPENING NOW: Tennessee House Republicans vote to advance bill to allow teachers to carry guns in schools a week after a mass shooting in Nashville. This is the reaction from the mothers, teachers, and advocates gathered to oppose this reckless legislation. #ProtectKidsNotGuns

HAPPENING NOW: Tennessee House Republicans vote to advance bill to allow teachers to carry guns in schools a week after a mass shooting in Nashville. This is the reaction from the mothers, teachers, and advocates gathered to oppose this reckless legislation. #ProtectKidsNotGuns

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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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Fascism is here. Our neighbors, like Kilmar Abrego Garcia, are being kidnapped and sent to a foreign detention camp. Wannabe dictators, Trump and Bukele, have defied the Supreme Court’s order to facilitate his return. This is a disgusting moment and we must sound the alarm.

Fascism is here. Our neighbors, like Kilmar Abrego Garcia, are being kidnapped and sent to a foreign detention camp. Wannabe dictators, Trump and Bukele, have defied the Supreme Court’s order to facilitate his return. This is a disgusting moment and we must sound the alarm.

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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.

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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Amazing to have my friend Joan Baez back in Nashville today and show her the Tennessee Capitol which definitely needs her light and energy. We’re not going back this election and our message is clear: “We Ain’t Gonna Let Donald Trump Turn Us Around!” 🎶 Let’s vote y’all! ✊🏾💛

Amazing to have my friend Joan Baez back in Nashville today and show her the Tennessee Capitol which definitely needs her light and energy. We’re not going back this election and our message is clear: “We Ain’t Gonna Let Donald Trump Turn Us Around!” 🎶 Let’s vote y’all! ✊🏾💛

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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!! 🏳️‍🌈

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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Here at the White House getting ready to meet with President Donald J. Trump 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

Here at the White House getting ready to meet with President Donald J. Trump 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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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.

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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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! 🧡

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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Today Republicans passed a bill to arm teachers after silencing debate. Despite Rep. Chris Todd physically assaulting me on the House floor, my Republican colleagues voted to ban me from speaking for the next two days for “recording” on the floor. A dark day for our democracy.

Today Republicans passed a bill to arm teachers after silencing debate. Despite Rep. Chris Todd physically assaulting me on the House floor, my Republican colleagues voted to ban me from speaking for the next two days for “recording” on the floor. A dark day for our democracy.

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I’m supporting the next President, VP Kamala Harris, because I know she is committed to uplifting the next generation of voices. VP Harris showed up for us in Tennessee as we faced authoritarian backlash on our democracy— now we’re showing up for her. We Are Not Going Back!

I’m supporting the next President, VP Kamala Harris, because I know she is committed to uplifting the next generation of voices. VP Harris showed up for us in Tennessee as we faced authoritarian backlash on our democracy— now we’re showing up for her. We Are Not Going Back!

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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.✊🏾

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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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.

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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