Opinion: Why Christians across Tennessee should oppose redistricting
Protesters march to the Tennessee Capitol before a special session of the state Legislature to redraw U.S. congressional voting maps May 5. (George Walker IV/AP)
G. Scott Morris
The Rev. Dr. G. Scott Morris, M.D., is founder of Church Health. He is a regular contributor to The Daily Memphian.
“One need not support any particular politician to recognize that intentionally fragmenting the voting strength of a historic Black community carries moral consequences. We should at least have enough honesty to admit what is happening.”
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