Progressive Politics from Memphis
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Memphis Needs a Boring Mayor
After 18 years of intrigue at City Hall the time is right for someone boring to take the reigns. Who that person is, is still to be decided, but whomever it is must be willing to take a back seat personally, to the issues surrounding the city in an effort to bring economic opportunity, enhanced…
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Profit Over Wellness
A little birdy dropped this fine piece of testimony in my lap overnight. In it, former CIGNA executive Wendell Potter describes just how important profit is over care in the current healthcare system in the US. From the testimony: The average family doesn’t understand how Wall Street’s dictates determine whether they will be offered coverage,…
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Not a Deal Maker
In his ”Exit Interview” Mayor Herenton says he’s “not a deal maker”. Of course, he also said a lot of other things, and you can read them here. I wonder if Mayor Herenton understands the office he is seeking? Surely the Mayor knows that as 1 of 435 in the US House, he will have…
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An Open Letter to Mark Sanford
Ed Note: Yes I know I’m way behind on this stuff, but hopefully I’ll get caught up just in time to get behind again Governor Sanford: You don’t know me. I’m not a resident of your state or a member of your political party. In fact, politically we are polar opposites. This letter isn’t about…
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How much is the security of your vote worth?
It’s not the voting that’s democracy, it’s the counting. Tom Stoppard, Jumpers (1972) act 1 British dramatist & screenwriter (1937 – ) Since the beginning of this legislative session, the efficacy of your vote has been under attack. HB0614/SB0872 sought to delay the implementation of the Tennessee Voter Confidence Act. The Act, passed in 2008,…
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SCDP Meet and Greet This Evening
The Shelby County Democratic Party announces it’s first “Meet and Greet” since the April Re-organization. Friday, June 19, 2009 (that’s today people) 5:30pm to 7:30pm Hattiloo Theatre 656 Marshall Ave. Memphis, TN Appetizers and Cash Bar $25 Suggested minimum contribution benefits S.C.D.P. 829-3377 or 830-3283 Host Committee: Van Turner Dave & Diane Cambron Ron &…