Justin Pearson
Justin Pearson is a Tennessee state representative known for his advocacy on environmental and social justice issues. He has been vocal about the pollution concerns related to Elon Musk's xAI supercomputer in Memphis, urging community members to attend public hearings and demanding accountability for the health impacts of methane gas emissions in historically Black neighborhoods.
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Justin Pearson gained national prominence after leading a gun control protest and is running against Steve Cohen.
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United States· 2025-12-15
Justin Pearson gained fame for leading protests in the Tennessee legislature and is challenging Steve Cohen.
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Italy· 2025-10-20
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson garnered national attention in 2023, just months after taking office, when he was expelled from his Republican-led legislature for protesting a mass shooting in Nashville.
Next wave of Squad-style progressive Democrats emerge across AmericaUnited States· 2025-10-18
State Representative Justin Pearson expressed concerns about the weaponisation of the military against black communities.
Trump orders National Guard deployment to Memphis amid crime debate
New Zealand· 2025-09-13
State Rep. Justin Pearson expressed concerns about the environmental impact of the xAI facility.
Elon Musk is building ‘the world’s biggest supercomputer.’ It’s powered with dozens of gas-powered turbinesUnited States· 2025-05-19
Justin Pearson, a Tennessee state representative, said in an Instagram post that the fliers are 'lying to us about xAI’s methane gas pollution'.
Elon Musk’s xAI accused of pollution over Memphis supercomputer | Elon Musk
United Kingdom· 2025-04-25