Progressive Politics from Memphis

  • Don't Forget Tomorrow's Luncheon

    Mid-Southerners for Choice Luncheon Planned Parenthood of Greater Memphis is hosting a luncheon featuring State Representative Jeanne Richardson (HD-89) on Thursday, August 20th 11:30 am, at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the door, or ahead of time here. Come out and show your support for Planned…

  • Metro Government Resolution – Timeline

    In yesterday’s post I addressed some concerns that were presented about the Metro Charter Commission Resolution currently before the County Commission. Since then, I’ve received comments, text messages, emails and phone calls about this, so I thought it might be a good idea to take a look at the timeline for this thing. TCA 7-2-105…

  • Legitimate Concerns

    Earlier this morning, I read with interest the concerns expressed by Brad over at WTL. As I told him in my email to him, I have many of the same concerns. But before we go forward, we should read the resolution. The resolution operates under the Metro Government section of the TCA 7-2-101 through 108.…

  • Shelby Co. Young Democrats Mixer

    Come One Come All!

  • What’s the DANG Message?

    John Stewart nails it…as usual The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c

  • Death Paneling

    I know this whole “death panel” thing has been going on for weeks now, but I’ve gotten to the point where I want to slap someone every time I hear them talk about Government pulling the plug on granny because she’s too expensive. Ugh. We already have death panels, they’re called INSURANCE COMPANIES. As The…