Category: media
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Media Fail – 1, Transparency – 0
Once upon a time I thought the media was a defender of democracy. It was a check on the power government exercised. It was a force for good that sought to keep the people connected and the politicians and bureaucracy honest. Perhaps it was naiveté, or my fond memories of great journalists from the late…
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Giving Process its Due
The crazy clown car show that has become the Shelby County Commission rolls on…but at least it may hold off until after the fourth. Of course, the troubles are well known. Now at least two members of the Commission are under scrutiny for not living in their districts: Henri Brooks and Justin Ford. Oh to…
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Muzzled In Memphis
I really hope this works out for both Wendi and the CA, but I’m afraid it won’t for either. About a week after the Brooks flap, there were some folks who expressed to me they were worried she was being silenced. I don’t work for the CA so I have no knowledge one way or…
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‘Bangers, Budgets and Bosses…a week in Memphis
So it was kind of a weird week in Memphis. That’s not unusual I guess, but the way things worked out leaves a couple of bad tastes in my mouth…so, I’ve taken to writing aging for now. ‘Bangers Open carry is one of those things the NRA and groups like it have been pushing just…
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T
I’ve been thinking about a lot of things since last week’s school board meeting. That meeting sent me down a whole lot of rabbit holes. The analytical side of me wants to make a rational argument that supports my overall aim of improving life for all people in and around Shelby Co. While I think…
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Fact Check: Overspending Schools…etc.
One of the most common criticisms of our local schools, particularly MCS, is that they waste too much money…or in terms of politics speak, they spend too much. There are basically two ways to cut down on spending: lower your projected expenditures on the front end, or lower them on the back end based on…