Progressive Politics from Memphis

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Following the Media – 1/6/11

    The crazy continues… For whatever reason, Elections Coordinator Mark Goins is sticking to his guns on the whole, City Council must approve any School Board referendum, when there’s plenty of settled law that says otherwise. If the City Council had to approve things like this, they would have taken over the schools some time ago,…

  • News Conference – Citizens for Better Education

    Citizens for Better Education Vote “Yes” for School Unity January 6, 2011 MEDIA OPPORTUNITY WHAT: Members of Citizens for Better Education, Elected Officials, Community Leaders and Parents are holding a news conference to discuss: • The County Commission’s role • The Petition Drive • Citizens for Better Education’s campaign WHEN: Friday, January 7, 2011 at…

  • Following the Media – 1/5/11

    After a week of relative calm, thanks in large part to the holidays, the pace of this issue is about to get settled. Everyone may be calling it a marathon, but the speed is becoming more like a 5k. State Elections Coordinator, Mark Goins, responding to a request from Shelby County Election Commission Chair Bill…

  • A Message From a Former President of the U of M College Democrats

    Ed. Note: At this point I’m not endorsing anyone for TNDP chair. However, the email that was released earlier today by Chairman Forrester regarding the College Democrats and Young Democrats endorsement of Wade Munday is very disturbing to me. What follows is an email I just received from a friend who served as President of…