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Category: State Politics

  • Say you want a revolution….

    As of this writing, which began at 4am, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has won the New Hampshire Democratic primary by nearly 22%. That’s a pretty big accomplishment for a campaign that was declared ‘too radical’ just a few months ago. And while I know that New Hampshire isn’t exactly ‘reflective of American diversity’ as so…

  • Education: Tennessee’s Under-Funded Mandate

    The State of Tennessee recognizes the inherent value of education and encourages its support. The General Assembly shall provide for the maintenance, support and eligibility standards of a system of free public schools. The General Assembly may establish and support such postsecondary educational institutions, including public institutions of higher learning, as it determines. –Tenn. Const.…

  • The Steve Ross Show – Episode 2

    Episode 2 of the Steve Ross Show is up and ready for your viewing pleasure. You can watch it below or by clicking here. This episode includes an interview with Rebecca Terrell, the Executive Director of Choices – The Memphis Center for Reproductive Health. Rebecca and I talk about the state of reproductive healthcare in…

  • The Steve Ross Show – Episode 1

    It took a week of work, from the first concept, to the interview, to the writing, the hours of editing and trying to remember how to do all the things I haven’t been doing for the better part of 2 years now, but the very first episode of a video blog I produced is now…

  • The Day After – 2014 Edition

    Its been six years since the first bomb dropped on Democrats in Tennessee. The 2008 election saw the State House and Senate fall to GOP control for the first time since Reconstruction. And while full GOP control may have been delayed for two years, thanks to some crafty behind the scenes maneuvering, it was only…

  • The November Election Post I’ve Been Meaning To Write

    Election day is right around the corner, and I’ve been meaning to do a post on all of the Constitutional amendments that are on the ballot this November…but I’ve been a little busy. After 5 years together, my beloved Ellyn and I got hitched back on October 11th. Needless to say, the wedding plans took…