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Colbert Taunts GOP After Stunt Backfires: 'You Just Shot Yourself In The Nuts!'

The "Late Show" host mocked Republicans for the failed political ploy.
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Expelled Tennessee House Democrat Justin Pearson Reinstated

Two Democrats were expelled by the Republican-led state House for protesting with gun control advocates. They've both been reinstated.
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Justin Jones Vows To Continue Fighting For Gun Legislation After Reinstatement

Jones was voted back into office Monday after he and fellow Democrat Justin Pearson were expelled from the Tennessee House for violating decorum laws.
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Expelled Tennessee House Democrat Justin Jones Just Got His Job Back

Jones was voted back into office by the Nashville Metropolitan Council after he was expelled for protesting for gun control in the House chamber.
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'We Shall Overcome': Joan Baez Embraces Tennessee Dem After Powerful Performance

The folk singer-songwriter sang the iconic protest song with Justin Jones in the wake of the GOP-led Tennessee House expelling him last week.
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Expelled Tennessee Lawmakers Both Seeking Seats Again

Two expelled Black Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee say they want to be reappointed, then elected back to their seats.
By JONATHAN MATTISE, AP

Ousted Tennessee Lawmakers Say GOP Speaker Is An ‘Autocrat’

Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, expelled by Republicans for joining a protest against gun violence, said they have always felt unwelcome at the state Capitol.
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