Critical Race Theory teaches that American democracy is a lie. It teaches that the rule of law does not exist & is instead a series of power struggles among racial groups. It is harmful to our students & is antithetical to everything we stand for as Americans & as Tennesseans. https://t.co/tqxjgnc8xs
Brian Kelsey
@BrianKelsey · TN · S
Posts229
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Voting-record position-0.025
CoverageJan 17, 2020 to Aug 10, 2022
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| Civil Rights | 5.1% | 4.1% | +1.0 pp | Over-indexed | 229 |
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RT @GovBillLee: The #2020Census is happening now, and we need your help to get an accurate count. While at home, your family can respond c&
I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a great statesman and friend, Representative Jim Coley. As an outspoken voice for education and human trafficking victims, he represented the people of Shelby County with kindness and compassion. Prayers today for the Coley Family. https://t.co/SXRdr7XeL7
Here is the unedited version of my remarks on the Senate floor. To be clear, I wholeheartedly support all efforts to prohibit slavery. I do not support rewriting Tennessee history. https://t.co/nOpRhMkexS
I was proud to draft the conference committee report to end Critical Race Theory. It passed the Senate 25-7 and is on to the House.
I requested an opinion from the @TNattygen on an ordinance adopted by the Memphis City Council requiring face masks to be worn in certain public places and businesses.
With a 26-4 vote in the Senate and a 74-19 vote in the House, my bill to ban instant runoff voting in Tennessee has been approved by both chambers. A win for protecting election integrity and ensuring voter clarity at the ballot box! https://t.co/J4cEZHMcou
A @SCSK12Unified principal was suspended from his job for preaching the virtues of free speech and tolerance. He warned students that these days, anyone’s voice can be canceled for any reason at any time. He was right. https://t.co/SBQUcQzZPk
Happy 1st Mothers Day to the best wife in the world! #HappyMotherDay https://t.co/iBDyLIiSv3
Practicing #socialdistancing in the Legislature. #COVID19 https://t.co/tXSOmVX2kG