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Guest column: Focus on the good of social media

letters@dailymemphian.com (Guest Op-Ed) — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 04:00:02 -0600

When teens learn to deal positively with the challenges of social media, they build emotional awareness and intelligence and become more resilient.

Guest column: County mayor, state senator call for rehiring of Starbucks employees

letters@dailymemphian.com (Guest Op-Ed) — Wed, 9 Feb 2022 15:40:59 -0600

“We write to protest a recent employment action by your company which interferes with a movement potentially beneficial to our community,” say TN officials in letter to Starbucks CEO, Kevin Johnson.

Opinion: Gun permits are needed to keep us safe

letters@dailymemphian.com (Kathryn McRitchie) — Mon, 8 Mar 2021 14:11:03 -0600

Gov. Bill Lee and his allies in the state legislature are pushing “permitless carry” legislation, which would allow Tennesseans to carry loaded firearms without permits in public spaces.

Opinion: TVA's service during recent winter weather speaks for itself

letters@dailymemphian.com (Mark Yates) — Tue, 2 Mar 2021 11:49:31 -0600

Tennessee was not “insulated” from cold weather. Temperatures in Memphis were similar to parts of Arkansas and Texas. What was significantly different was the safe, reliable power delivery to Memphians that avoided rolling blackouts that crippled other areas of the country.

Opinion: How to protect your child's eyes during virtual learning

letters@dailymemphian.com (Carl Flinn) — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 04:00:08 -0600

Virtual learning does not mean that our kids have to be in front of a screen all day. Work with your teachers to try to have arts and crafts, distance activities, exercise, and, yes, breaks to go outside.

Opinion: Shop outlet stores with eyes wide open

letters@dailymemphian.com (Randy Hutchinson) — Tue, 8 Dec 2020 04:00:07 -0600

Given the increasing popularity of outlet stores, it’s even more important that shoppers understand what they’re getting when they shop there.

Opinion: When someone says you are racist

letters@dailymemphian.com (Brad Federman) — Mon, 7 Sep 2020 04:00:02 -0500

Being an ally means uniting with others to advocate for a shared interest. People who are allies are not helpers, but partners. They share the bonds, experiences and benefits from the change they are able to bring about in society. We all win when we work together.