Mariam Elba
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Mariam Elba is a research reporter supporting ProPublica’s local newsroom initiatives.
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Time and again, the conservative Tennessee Legislature has not only refused to pass tougher gun laws but loosened restrictions, making it easier for people to buy and carry guns.