Guest Columnists
Opinion: The Grizzlies and Memphis can thrive together
“Memphis has never been defined by ease. We have always been defined by resilience, by staying when others leave, by believing when belief is irrational.”
G. Scott Morris
There are 108 articles by G. Scott Morris :
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March 2026
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April 2026
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Guest ColumnistsOpinion: Resurrection, remembrance and the work ahead
This Sunday as churches fill with songs of resurrection and families gather around tables remembering freedom, may we also remember our unfinished work.
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May 2026
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Guest ColumnistsOpinion: Diversity matters in almost everything we do
“Diversity in all its forms isn’t a problem to solve; rather, it’s a strength to embrace.”
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Guest Columnists Opinion: Why Christians across Tennessee should oppose redistricting
“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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July 2026
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Guest ColumnistsOpinion: Don’t confuse nationalism with patriotism
“American exceptionalism becomes dangerous when it suggests America is beyond criticism.”
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August 2026
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Guest ColumnistsOpinion: Safety isn’t only the absence of danger — it’s also the presence of connection
“Safety isn’t just about whether crime exists. Safety is also about whether people feel they belong to one another. It is also deeply true that poverty affects safety.”
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Opinion Opinion: Local government matters, and every vote counts
The men and women elected on Thursday will face some of the most consequential decisions Shelby County has confronted in years.
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Guest Columnists Opinion: I wish the rest of America understood what I know about Memphis
“It takes living here to know the people. That’s what so many who dismiss Memphis never experience. They see headlines but never hospitality. They hear about violence but never generosity. They know the statistics but not our stories.”
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