Progressive Politics from Memphis
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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 &…
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The Ghost of Nominees Past
Affordable, portable healthcare has been an issue in American politics since long before the 1990’s. Unfortunately, little, if anything has been done in that time to ensure that Americans have access to insurance coverage, despite a great deal of support for reform. Today NBC News and The Wall Street Journal published a poll stating that…
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We All Live in the Same Glass House
prejudice |ˈprejədəs| noun 1 preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience : I was kinda sorta trying to avoid this whole topic completely, but since I’m defining words today, I guess I don’t have any choice. Maybe I should go back to school and major in linguistics. I’m going to tell…