Progressive Politics from Memphis
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This Won’t Be Pretty – Redistricting Edition
Even though the State Legislature probably won’t tackle redistricting until next year, right now is the time to start thinking about it. Wednesday night, my buddy and blogfather, Leftwingcracker and I talked to the Germantown Democratic Club about this and other topics. As the CA and other outlets reported last week, Shelby County, and Memphis…
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Thinking About What Could Be
“There is no question that our current website is long overdue for a complete overhaul. My intent for a new MemphisTN.gov is simply to have the most helpful and dynamic website possible for the people of Memphis. We have surveyed the public extensively and have a very clear idea of what people want: intuitive design,…
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Tennessee State of the State
I didn’t watch Bill Haslam’s first State of the State Address Monday, but I read it, using an internal Dana Carvey voice. I invite you to do the same, though you likely won’t learn much. Haslam talked about the budget, and his legislative agenda, and how things are tough and all that. From a budget…
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Sunshine Week
It’s Sunshine Week, and it doesn’t have anything to do with the weather, which is gorgeous by the way. No, Sunshine Week is a week dedicated to openness and transparency in Government, something that all too often is given lip service, but not actually followed through with. If the ability of the people, to be…
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Charter School Shenanigans
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam likes Charter Schools. In fact, he likes them so much that he wants to remove any caps on the number that can be chartered in the state and make sure locals have no say in the matter if they don’t want them. Have some chocolate pie, it’ll make you feel better.…
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Mike Collins, RIP
University of Memphis Political Science instructor Mike Collins passed away last night. My first semester back I was in Mike’s class. His encouragement and support led me to audition for he Mock Trial team which he also led, and have helped me push through the difficulties of trying to go to school, and keep the…