Category: media
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The Paywall
Ed Note: I started writing this yesterday afternoon. Since then there have likely been updates that I’ve missed, and I may be restating some stuff that’s already out there. Time constraints being what they are, I offer this in the spirit of talking about what could be. As time permits and more information emerges, I’ll…
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MCS – “The Deal”
The Commercial Appeal is reporting that County Mayor Mark Luttrell, and unnamed negotiators are nearing a “deal” to avoid a referendum this year. The terms of the deal are sketchy at best, but involve a 1 year delay in any referendum and a countywide vote. Currently MCS is only required to hold a vote within…
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News Conference – Citizens for Better Education
Citizens for Better Education Vote “Yes” for School Unity January 6, 2011 MEDIA OPPORTUNITY WHAT: Members of Citizens for Better Education, Elected Officials, Community Leaders and Parents are holding a news conference to discuss: • The County Commission’s role • The Petition Drive • Citizens for Better Education’s campaign WHEN: Friday, January 7, 2011 at…
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Poisoning the Well
Opponents of School Merger Don't Have to Prove Anything, Just Gin Up Fear One element of any campaign, but particularly a campaign as emotionally charged as the fate of public education in a community, is the element of fear. Fear comes naturally with an attempt to change something because the outcome is unknown, and long…
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Memphis Political Blogs
A new blog started here in Memphis, right around the time that Herenton put his first letter of resignation called Eye on City Hall. A project of the Commercial Appeal, Eye on City Hall has been an indispensable new resource for me over the past several weeks. I follow a lot of local and state…