There are 5 articles by Gregory Miles Blumenthal :

• December 2019

  • Opinion

    We can solve Memphis poverty

    The city needs efficient public transportation, a living wage and subsidized day care to adequately address poverty. 

    By Elena Delavega, Gregory Miles Blumenthal December 01, 2019

• February 2020

  • Guest Columnists

    Hispanic poverty rate in Memphis dropping rapidly

    The 2019 numbers in the Memphis Poverty Fact Sheet showed an increase in the poverty rate for almost every group in Memphis, except for Hispanics.

    By Elena Delavega, Gregory Miles Blumenthal February 03, 2020

• March 2020

  • Opinion

    Where seniors live in Shelby County: Concentration of risk for COVID-19

    Maps based on 2018 census data show concentrations of sensitive populations for hospitalization and death due to COVID-19.

    By Gregory Miles Blumenthal, Elena Delavega March 21, 2020

• April 2020

  • Guest Column
    Guest Columnists

    Retail risk: Government should act to protect employees and public

    Commercial construction zones have mandates regarding hard hats and goggles. Fire marshals monitor occupancy levels in clubs and other settings. Shelby County and other local governments should take a leadership role to mandate rules for retailers and other employers during the pandemic.

    By Kevin Mireles, Gregory Miles Blumenthal April 06, 2020

• July 2020

  • guest column
    Guest Columnists

    Opinion: Adverse childhood experiences, schools and COVID

    We are now attempting to place responsibility for children on over-worked, over-stressed teachers. Rather than supporting families as we should be doing, we are throwing the children at teachers in overcrowded classrooms.

    By Elena Delavega, Gregory Miles Blumenthal July 22, 2020