Progressive Politics from Memphis
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Its time to put the President in timeout
As the response to COVID-19 continues, many are questioning the way press covers the Task Force Briefings. Is it time to put the President in timeout?
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Actions make a difference
How leaders react to crisis make a difference. In this case, it could be the difference between life and death…though you’d never know it.
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More Fragile than We Knew
As we near the end of week 2 of the COVID-19 pandemic, I find myself noticing just how fragile the world is. Its not what we thought it was. Just two weeks in supply chains are strained. Health systems are having to ration protective equipment. We don’t have enough tests to really know how widespread…
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Just Another Post about the 2020 Democratic Primary
The Primary season is going strong and folks are starting to get restless. Here’s just another person’s take on what’s ahead. Or you can just scroll to the end and buy Girl Scout Cookies from Frances.
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Spies, Like Us
Isn’t it funny how one little lie can turn into an ever expanding hole? That’s what Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland is finding out this week, after two “Weekly Updates” both misstate a Federal ruling against the city, and then try to exaggerate their case by making up hypotheticals that don’t even apply to the ruling.…
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So you want to run for office…
City Elections are right around the corner. There are several open seats on the City Council, and several more that will feature unproven candidates. Maybe you’re thinking about running for office. Here’s a long, but totally incomplete rundown of all the things it takes to run. I’ve also got links for more resources scattered throughout.