Progressive Politics from Memphis
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Consequences
Saturday’s shooting at an event out side a Safeway in Tuscon, AZ is a national tragedy. While the majority of the coverage I’ve seen has been on the target of the shooting, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, I also think it’s important to note he other victims in this tragedy: John Roll, 63, a federal district court…
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A New Era of Learning
One of the things that has been largely absent from the ongoing discussion regarding the fate of education in Shelby County, as well as the rest of the nation for that matter, is the question, “How do we best educate our children for whatever the future may hold for them?” Answering that question is really…
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TNDP Chair Election – Moving Forward
Ed Note: Earlier this morning Democratic Representative Gabrielle Giffords – AZ and as many as twelve others were shot in front of a Safeway grocery store in Tuscon. As of this writing at least five have died as a result of their injuries. The status of Rep. Giffords is unknown. Giffords regularly held public events…
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Following the Media – 1/7/11
Today saw the arrival of the campaign. Citizens for Better Education held a rally at the Shelby County Administration building. The rally was pretty well attended by media, elected officials, and regular citizens despite being held at 11am on a weekday. A petition was circulated, in response to questions about who could call for, and…
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Vote Yes for School Unity – Media Event
Below is video I shot of the Press Conference this morning at 11. I got there just as Commissioner Chism was wrapping up so I don’t have his presentation. Also, the video is a little shaky as I’m getting used to both shooting with a flip and my new glasses. I’m working on one more…
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T-Minus 1 Day and Counting
The Race for Chair of TNDP is Nearly Over. Once it is, it’s time to work This past week has been crazy. Maybe I’m wrong, but I don’t think there’s ever been an election for Chair in recent history that’s generated this kind of buzz. Of course, we wouldn’t know because as Newscoma points out…