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HBCU Students Risked All To End Segregation In Nashville
A 60th anniversary commemoration of the sit-in movement was scheduled last year, but canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Two Bills Would Make A Dent In Tennessee’s Voter ID Laws
The proposed legislation would make it easier for college students to vote.
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Effort To Oust Chancellor Over Absentee Vote Ruling Blasted
Democratic caucus leader Dixie terms move 'blackmail.'
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Commentary: Bare Minimum
The emptiness of arguments against raising the minimum wage.
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Tennessee Markets Coffee County Mega Site
The Lee administration is swinging for the fences on ECD deals.
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Hazelwood Laments Use Of Phoenix Solutions For Constituent Work
"It would be good to know who you’re doing business with. I thought I did, but maybe not,” said the Tennessee House finance chair.
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Chattanooga Mayor’s Race Features Cast With Business Acumen
Fifteen people are running to fill Andy Berke’s seat.
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Stockard On The Stump: Lawmakers On Getting Miranda Warning
Agents wanted to know if House Speaker Glen Casada tried to bribe lawmakers into voting for Gov. Bill Lee's education savings account bill.
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GOP Lawmaker Seeks To Remove Nashville Judge Over Absentee Voting
Davidson County Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle allowed fear of COVID-19 as an acceptable reason to request an absentee ballot.
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Commentary: Republicans’ Words Can't Be Taken at Face Value
"Performative patriotism is for fascists; protesting for justice is patriotic," says author Andrew Maraniss.
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State To Investigate New Allegations Against Funeral Director
Reid Van Ness, who surrendered his license after failing to return bodies of immigrants to their homelands, is still offering his services.
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Memphis Lawmakers: Bolster Water Lines To Avoid Crisis
The City Council and MLGW have been at odds for years over the need for maintenance, which apparently led to the winter storm breakdowns.
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State Legislators Enjoy A Bottle Of Jack At Virtual Reception
If lobbyists offer a reception for every lawmaker to attend, they can get away with plying them with free wine, food and whiskey.
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State Legislature Could Play Role In Picking Attorney General
GOP State Senator gains momentum for constitutional amendment to change the way Tennessee's top law enforcement officer is chosen.
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Clinics Struggle To Get Underserved Tennesseans Vaccinated
Lack of transportation for patients and small vaccine orders add to the difficulty.
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Analysis: Nashville Should Ban Facial Recognition Technology
The Metro Council passed an ordinance in 2017 to limit the use of surveillance tech, but it doesn't apply to law enforcement.
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Nashville Referendum Fight Runs Up Legal Fees
The election commission spent $214,927 on attorney fees from a lawsuit stemming from a failed effort to put anti-tax charter on the ballot.
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State Senate Takes School Openings Out Of Health Officials' Hands
Tennessee school boards will make the decision on returning to in-person learning under legislation passed on Monday.
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Commentary: Doulas Are Vital Community Health Workers
Tennessee grapples with staggering health care inequities that create a maternal and infant health crisis fueled by structural racism.
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Tennessee-Texas Connection Extends To Emergency In Memphis
The city, which has a low tax base and underpaid workers, is suffering similarly to the Lone Star State due to winter storm.
