Here is the wording of the resolution TN Republicans refused to consider:
A RESOLUTION to denounce and oppose white nationalist and neo-Nazi groups and their actions.
WHEREAS, recent tragic events have proven that white nationalism and neo-Nazism remain very real threats to social and racial progress; and
WHEREAS, throughout the course of our nation's history, white nationalism has promoted intimidation and violent repression of individuals solely on the basis of their race, ethnicity, religion, and immigration status; and
WHEREAS, today, white nationalism has attempted to reinvent itself, self-identifying as the "Alt-Right," yet their present-day rhetoric and terrorism conjure painful memories of ournation's past; and
WHEREAS, while free speech and assembly are bedrock values for Americans, whitenationalist and neo-Nazi groups promote agendas that are in irreconcilable conflict with our nation's foundational principles of liberty and justice for all; and
WHEREAS, white nationalism and neo-Nazism are continuing to grow as menaces to societal order that seek to reignite social animosities, reverse improvements in race relations, divide the nation, and foment hatred, classism, anti-Semitism, and ethnic eradication; and
WHEREAS, the white nationalist and neo-Nazi message of racial and social intolerance has led to senseless acts of violence that continue to terrorize members of ethnic, racial, and religious minority communities; now, therefore,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
TENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
CONCURRING, that we strongly denounce and oppose the totalitarian impulses, violent terrorism, xenophobic biases, and bigoted ideologies that are promoted by white nationalists and neo-Nazis.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we urge law enforcement to recognize these white nationalist and neo-Nazi groups as terrorist organizations and to pursue the criminal elements of these domestic terrorist organizations in the same manner and with the same fervor used to protect the United States from other manifestations of terrorism.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that our State, the great State of Tennessee, and its people will not tolerate discrimination or hate in any form or manifestation and that we stand united with resolve to promote and ensure equality for all Tennesseans.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that appropriate copies of this resolution be prepared and transmitted to the President of the United States, all members of the United States Senate, all members of the United States House of Representatives, the Governor of the State of
Tennessee, and all members of the Tennessee General Assembly.
|
Eco warriors and politics
- Outraged over ‘illegal’ wetlands rule, a GOP senator blocks dozens of Trump nominees (TN Lookout)
- After second botched execution this year, Dems call for legislative oversight, GOP for change (TN Lookout)
- Judge blocks federal prosecutors from refiling charges in Reflecting Pool case (TN Lookout)
- Stockard on the Stump: Tennessee governor defends Correction commissioner in failed executions (TN Lookout)
- Tennessee faces estimated $220M in extra SNAP costs under new federal rules (TN Lookout)
- US Senate leaves nation’s capital in advance of midterms with much still undone (TN Lookout)
- Lawyers for Tennessee woman in botched execution say she’s alive but in critical condition (TN Lookout)
- Trump launches campaign tour in GOP-friendly states ahead of midterms (TN Lookout)
Science and stuff
- Young Yosemite toads survive winter, then emerge with a deadly fungus (Science News Daily)
- Are hypernovas real? (Science News Daily)
- Here’s how brain-eating amoebas may infect people (Science News Daily)
- A video of a humpback whale and her dead calf reveals the animals’ bond (Science News Daily)
- A new map points out U.S. rivers most worth protecting (Science News Daily)
- Exhaling may speed up reaction times (Science News Daily)
- A medieval remedy could offer ideas for beating antibiotic resistance (Science News Daily)
- In the wake of the flood, could Nepal avert the next disaster? (Science News Daily)
- ‘The Deep End’ podcast is back to explore what makes your voice yours (Science News Daily)
- Magnetism may have helped kick-start our solar system (Science News Daily)
Discussing
- America As It Is Right Now (1 reply)
- Maybe it's time to reenergize RoaneViews...Or does anyone have a better idea? (2 replies)
- The Constitution Won, Trump Lost in Colorado...Now What? (1 reply)
- Our Very Own George Santos, TN GOP Congressman Ogles is Pretty Much Insane (1 reply)
- Destroying Jim Jordan, All Without Mentioning Jordan's Support For Sexual Abusing Athletes (1 reply)
- Want to See Who Owns Your State Senators and Reps? (1 reply)
- 9-11 Strangest Uninvestigated Fact (2 replies)
- It's Gettin' Real, Now...Gloria Johnson Made Wonkette! (1 reply)
- Does Rep Fritts Want School Shooters to Have Access to AR 15s? (2 replies)
- How many Trees Died Trying Save Us From Global Warming? (1 reply)
- Feel Good Friday,,,From our "If Only" Dept. (1 reply)
- Tennessee Education Worsens Under Bill Lee and GOP (1 reply)
Lost Medicaid Funding
Sponsors
Brother Websites
Local Interest:
Folks that Help:
Progressiveness:
- All Hat No Cattle
- American Progress
- Campaign for America's Future
- Daily KOS
- digby
- Paul Krugman
- Talking Points Memo
- Whitehouse.gov
Local News Media:
Local Government:
- City of Harriman
- City of Harriman Code
- City of Kingston
- City of Kingston Code
- City of Oliver Springs
- City of Oliver Springs Code
- City of Rockwood
- City of Rockwood Code
- Congressman Charles 'Chuck' J. Fleischmann
- Rep. Kent Calfee
- Rep. Ron Travis
- Roane County
- Roane Schools
- St. Sen. Ken Yager
Candidates:
(link...)
(link...)