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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 12h

Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, who drew national attention in 2023 for protesting gun violence on the state House floor, announces that he is launching a Democratic primary challenge against longtime Rep. Steve Cohen.

'Tennessee Three' legislator Justin Pearson launches primary challenge against longtime House Democrat

State Rep. Justin Pearson called for a change in leadership as he launched a primary against longtime Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen in Tennessee's deep-blue 9th District.

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Dave Weigel @daveweigel.bsky.social · 16h

Another young-versus-old Dem primary; Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, one of the members expelled from job (then re-elected) for protesting, will challenge Rep. Steve Cohen, who’s represented Memphis for 19 years.

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Tennessee’s Justin Pearson launches primary challenge to Rep. Steve Cohen

The 30-year-old state legislator is getting help from David Hogg and the progressive Justice Democrats.

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The Nation Magazine @thenation.com · 13h

Justin Pearson will face off against the Democratic incumbent, Rep. Steve Cohen. Pearson tells @chrislehmann.bsky.social, "It always amazes me that America will always find billions and billions to fight wars, but won’t do anything like that to fight poverty.”

Why Justin Pearson Wants to Unseat a 10-Term Democratic Incumbent in Congress

The Tennessee state representative explains why he is facing off against Steve Cohen to be the Democratic nominee to represent the Memphis area in Washington.

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Andrew Solender @andrewsolender.bsky.social · 16h

NEW: Justin Pearson of the "Tennessee 3" is challenging Rep. Steve Cohen.

There's an age dynamic: Cohen is 76, Pearson is 30.

And an ideological one: Cohen left CPC last year + is pro-Israel. Pearson says war in Gaza is a "genocide."

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"Tennessee Three" member Justin Pearson runs to oust Rep. Steve Cohen

Pearson is one of the most high-profile primary challengers to an older House Democrat.

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Nikki McCann Ramírez @nikkimcr.bsky.social · 16h

NEW: Justin J. Pearson of the ‘Tennessee Three’ Has Had It With ‘Mediocrity’ — So He’s Running for Congress

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Justin J. Pearson of the 'Tennessee Three' Has Had It With 'Mediocrity' -- So He's Running for Congress

Justin J. Pearson, a member of the "Tennessee Three," has announced a campaign to primary Democrat Steve Cohen and join the U.S. House.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 13h

Justin Pearson, a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, announced on Wednesday that he planned to challenge U.S. Representative Steve Cohen, a fellow Memphis Democrat. Pearson was briefly expelled in 2023 after leading a gun control protest from the chamber floor.

Justin Pearson, Tennessee Democrat Known for Activism, to Run for Congress

Mr. Pearson, a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives since 2023, will challenge U.S. Representative Steve Cohen, a fellow Democrat.

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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 16h

Justin Pearson, who was kicked out of the legislature for a gun control protest, is challenging Democratic incumbent Steve Cohen.

Tennessee Is The Next Front In Democrats' Generational War

Justin Pearson, who was kicked out of the legislature for a gun control protest, is challenging Democratic incumbent Steve Cohen.

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Justice Democrats @justicedemocrats.com · 16h

If you're ready to put an end to the same status quo leadership that has governed us for decades & brought us our current crises, then join our movement to elect Justin J. Pearson to Congress: secure.actblue.com/donate/jp100...

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Justice Democrats @justicedemocrats.com · 16h

He's fought alongside his community to stand up to Big Oil and stop multibillion dollar pipelines and right now he's organizing with this district to take on Big Tech and stop Elon Musk's poisonous xAI plant from killing working class Memphians.

These are the fighters we need.

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Justice Democrats @justicedemocrats.com · 16h

This moment calls for a true fighter like Justin.

He is part of a wave of working-class, progressive candidates who are vital in the federal fight to take on Trump's authoritarianism, realign the Dem Party, excite our base & turn out who we need to win up and down the ballot.

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Justice Democrats @justicedemocrats.com · 16h

You may know State Rep. Pearson from when he made national headlines in 2023 for being expelled from the TN State House for protesting gun violence.

He's challenging ~20-year incumbent Steve Cohen who's been in public office for 40+ years.

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Justice Democrats @justicedemocrats.com · 16h

We're so proud to announce our latest candidate this cycle: @justinjpearson.bsky.social in #TN09!

As Memphis is terrorized by Trump's masked agents & poisoned by Elon Musk's xAI plant, they need leaders that will actually fight back, protect them & deliver the prosperity they were promised.

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 4d

This state budget provides $75M for after-school programs, $16M to fund Community Violence Intervention (CVI) initiatives, $5M for water affordability, and much more.

We are leading the fight to support working families and protect our most vulnerable communities 💙

#AlwaysWithThePeople

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Rep. Ilhan Omar @repilhan.bsky.social · 4d

This week, instead of voting to protect healthcare for millions, Republicans shut the government down. Democrats are holding the line - we simply cannot let Americans lose their health care. Here’s how I’ve been fighting for #MN05 (Sept 29-Oct 3):

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 3d

Catharyne, a healthcare worker, made it plain:

Republicans created a healthcare crisis that will cause hospitals to close, healthcare costs to jump, & lives to be put at risk.

But instead of working with Democrats to address that harm, Republicans have shut down the government.

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you to Leaders We Deserve and @davidhogg.bsky.social for your endorsement of our people-powered campaign! Honored to have you with us on Team Donavan!

#LetsGoWin #WeDeserveBetter #AlwaysWithThePeople #HonoredAndBlessedToServe

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The IMEU @theimeu.bsky.social · 23d

Israel is destroying everything in Gaza City in order to force its Palestinian residents out. It targeted schools, water tanks, internet access points, solar panels, and high-rise buildings.

“They are shutting down every service that keeps a human alive.”

Erasing survival: Israel destroys Gaza’s lifelines to force mass displacement

From solar panels to schools, Israel systematically destroys Gaza City’s last lifelines, leaving civilians with no choice but to flee

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Jewish Voice for Peace @jvp.bsky.social · 22d

This morning, the United Nations Commission of Inquiry concluded that the Israeli government is committing genocide — affirming what Palestinians and experts have been saying for nearly two years.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar @repilhan.bsky.social · Sep 4

Together, Sen Amy Klobuchar and I led the full Minnesota delegation in introducing a resolution honoring the victims and survivors at Annunciation Catholic School.

Our community has shown incredible strength and we stand with them as they heal.

Minnesota Delegation Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Victims and Survivors of Annunciation Catholic Church and School Shooting

WASHINGTON— Today, the entirety of the Minnesota congressional delegation led by Senator Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Ilhan Omar introduced a resolution honoring the victims and survivors of the mass shooti...

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The IMEU @theimeu.bsky.social · Sep 4

Israel has killed over 1,400 starving Palestinians in Gaza as they attempted to retrieve aid—it is using food to lure hungry Palestinians into death traps.

This cannot continue.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · Sep 5

The Trump Admin’s silence to the famine crisis in Gaza is unacceptable & deadly.

The US has a moral obligation to ensure that drastic surges in aid enter Gaza.

Secretary Rubio must heed our call & press the Israeli government to ensure infant formula reaches every baby who needs it.

A graphic that reads: Reps. Pressley & Pettersen Slam Rubio's Silence to Demands for Surge in Aid and Baby Formula to Gaza

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · Sep 6

Yesterday, we met with the Michigan Department of Corrections about the concerning conditions at Women's Huron Valley, the state's only women's prison.

Afterward, we were interviewed by WXYZ-TV Channel 7 Action News:

You can watch/read more of the interview here:

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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · Sep 6

🗳️ I love our family tradition of voting together in every election. Voted early today with my husband Conan.

Proud to cast my ballot to re-elect @wutrain.bsky.social — the clear, steady, and bold Mayor our city deserves in these consequential times.

Boston, don't forget to vote on September 9th!

Rep. Ayanna Pressley and her husband pose for a photo at a Boston City Hall polling location after voting early in the Boston mayoral preliminary election.

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Justice Democrats @justicedemocrats.com · Sep 4

Join us in supporting her people-powered campaign. Donate today.

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Support Angela Gonzales-Torrres

Become a founding donor for our campaign today!

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Justice Democrats @justicedemocrats.com · Sep 4

Justice Democrats is proud to announce our newest endorsement of the cycle: Angela Gonzales-Torres!

Angela’s the daughter of a deportee who’s lived the crises Angelenos face now taking on AIPAC-backed Jimmy Gomez because #CA34 deserves leadership that will fight for them—not leave them behind.

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