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Score one for democracy.

Score one for democracy.

The reinstatement of two Black Tennessee lawmakers is a reminder the system works. And why it needs to be protected.

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John L. Micek
Apr 15, 2023
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Score one for democracy.
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(Photo via the Tennessee Lookout)

Democracy worked this week.

The twin reinstatements of Democratic Tennessee state Reps. Justin Pearson, of Memphis, and Justin Jones, of Nashville — days after Republicans tried to send them packing — were welcome reminders of that.

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