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Heidi Li Feldman Apr 10, 2023

Since I’m hosting the #Mastodon4Justins fundraiser for #JustinPearson and #JustinJones, I’m keeping an eye on news of their possible temporary appointments to the #Tennessee state legislature seats from which they were expelled. Votes by the relevant bodies in their jurisdictions this week. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/justin-jones-jason-pearson-tennessee-house-seek-reinstatement-votes-monday-and-wednesday/ 1/

Two expelled Democratic Tennessee lawmakers seek reappointments to state legislature

Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, both of whom are Black, were ousted from the Republican-led Tennessee House for joining a protest over gun control on the House floor.

CBS News

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Heidi Li Feldman

As of now, we have raised $5,279 from 118 contributions. Donations have been made from folks in28 states and DC.

Contributions in any amount, as well as boosts of the effort, are a way to fight for democracy, to be anti-racist, and to demand laws to control gun violence. Give if you can at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mastodon4justins
Donations are split 50/50 and routed directly to the campaigns of the #TwoJustins.

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Heidi Li Feldman Apr 10, 2023

#Mastodon4Justins - All the states from which donations have come so far:
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