Calkins: On Election Day, the shameful work of erasing Memphis begins

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Updated: May 05, 2026 11:29 PM CT

“They’re killing an iconic American city,” said U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, who flew in to join Tuesday’s protest. “It’s a terrible day for Memphis and it’s a terrible day for Tennessee.”

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