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Progressive Politics from Memphis

  • Meet the Candidates – TNDP Chair ad hoc Committee

    Ed. Note: Its important to remember that these candidates are not the only ones seeking the post, they are just the ones selected by a voluntary ad-hoc committee. These recommendations, in no way preclude someone else from running and winning. Regardless of how you feel about this process, or the recommendations, you should try to…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Roland’s Folly – Part Infinity

    Shelby County Commissioner Terry Roland says the County has a legal problem. See, back in 2007 and 2009 the County Commission passed two ordinances that established a prevailing wage and a living wage for workers who work for County contractors. The idea behind the ordinances is simple: If the County is going to pay a…