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Progressive Politics from Memphis

  • Following the Media – 1/18/11

    Well, it was a day that looked like it would go out with a bang, and ended up going out with a whimper. Nearly every media outlet led the morning with questions about the possibility of compromise. But honestly, the compromise that was offered was a joke, giving MCS nothing but three years of delay.…

  • Mock Trial Fundraiser

    As some of you may know, I’m a member of the University of Memphis Mock Trial Team. In fact, I wrote about our success at an invitational competition here. With the opening round of competition starting in about a month, we find ourselves in need of funds to help defray the cost of paying the…

  • Following the Media – 1/15-17/11

    Weekends are a time to relax, especially when it’s a long weekend with a holiday. Personally I needed a break from the breakneck speed so I could catch up. Some interesting developments over the weekend. First, there was a forum at Lemoyne-Owen. That generated most of the attention. The Commercial Appeal took a look back…

  • Thoughts on the Beginning of the Haslam Years

    Saturday, former Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam was sworn in as the 49th Governor of the State of Tennessee. I didn’t watch the inauguration, but I did read the incoming Governor’s remarks. Tennessee, like most states, is facing a great many challenges. Some of which are due to the current economic climate made worse by a…

  • Following the Media – 1/14/11

    Compromise? That was the word of the day yesterday. Compromise. Some outlets were talking about a second compromise, others just compromise in general. In any case, the word was compromise. As for the proposal, it’s great if you live in the county. Truth is, MCS gets nothing out of the compromise, except a sense of…

  • The Bigger Picture

    For those of you that have been following the MCS situation, you may be wondering about the impact of upcoming election on the students. There are a lot of variables, and the answer to this question is not immediately clear. One thing we do know is the current situation is dire, and the conditions that…