Category: State Politics
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Kelsey Dodges Opportunity to Grandstand
Strange, and very out of character for the “stunt-baby of Germantown”. Makes me wonder what he’s afraid of? The people of SD 31 deserve better. A vote for Adrienne Pakis-Gillon is a vote for responsive representation. Early voting is underway. If you live in SD 31, get out & give her your support. Vote Adrienne…
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New Hate Crimes Legislation and Discussion Panel
Yesterday, the Obama Administration signed into law new hate crimes legislation that extends federal protections to victims of hate crimes on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. The law was attached to a military spending measure. When I read the list of groups covered, I found it remarkable that gender and…
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That Other Election – State Senate 31
I know everyone in Memphis is focused on the Mayoral race, and for good reason. There is another race going on, the race to replace disgraced former State Senator Paul Stanley. You may remember, Fmr. Sen. Stanley resigned after it was discovered that he had engaged in an affair with an intern. Now that the…
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Menu Please…
The political season is heating up here in Shelby County and I’m getting hungry. With a couple of special elections in the near future, and the pending announcement of a Gubernatorial candidate next week from the area, I’m tired of thinking about eating…I want a menu so I can pick out my food. Brad Watkins…
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Just Another Day in Paradise…
Yesterday, in the Commercial Appeal’s Eye on Memphis blog former City Council member and possible Mayoral candidate Edmund Ford Sr. was quoted saying,“People are very tired in this city.”…”You know why?” he said. “Everything that’s happening, people think that people are asleep right now but they’re watching. Hey, they’re sitting and watching everything.” I think…
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We All Live in the Same Glass House
prejudice |ˈprejədəs| noun 1 preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience : I was kinda sorta trying to avoid this whole topic completely, but since I’m defining words today, I guess I don’t have any choice. Maybe I should go back to school and major in linguistics. I’m going to tell…