Opinion: When it comes to Gershun Freeman, ‘this case is different’
“The jailers were attacked by a man having a psychotic break, defended themselves and subdued their attacker. What should they have done differently?”
Topic: opinion
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September 2023
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Andy Cates to The Daily Memphian supporters: ‘You’ve made this possible’
“I’m very proud of what we’ve built over the past five years. With your help, I’m confident we’ll scale even greater heights in the next five.”
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Eric Barnes: After five years, let’s take a moment to celebrate.
“The Daily Memphian is a reflection of everyone who participates in this endeavor. So thanks to all of you.”
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Echols: ‘This past year has been a test for my faith’
“How do I write openly about the God I worship even as I do not understand why he is allowing such painful things to take place in our city?”
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Echols: Celebrating the ‘verbal waltz’ of Mississippians
“Not all Mississippians have gotten it right throughout history, and that’s easy to see. But what we can learn from the natives who speak rightly is how to convey difficult ideas with gentleness.”
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August 2023
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Opinion: The riverfront ‘belongs to all of us’
“We believe that places for people to connect – safely, healthfully and happily – are more than simple amenities; they’re critical to our community.”
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Riverfront group, including Overton Heirs, sues to stop new Brooks construction
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Morris: ‘Missing the embrace of humor’ by candidates for mayor
“I know that we face serious matters in our city, but that will always be the case. I am looking for a mayor who can lead through serious matters without taking herself or himself too seriously.”
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Echols: Older people, please come to church
“Young people need people who have a different perspective not only in race or gender or socioeconomic status, but in age.”
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Opinion: 20 years in, ‘the benefits of a STEM education are undeniable’
“However, knowing STEM’s impact is only half the battle. Demographic trends around how specific groups are able to seamlessly integrate into these careers indicate we still have work to do.”
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June 2023
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Conaway: Hey, neighbor, could we borrow a cup of tomorrow?
“Tennessee is flunking childhood education, and the valedictorian of that failure just might be Memphis.”
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May 2023
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Readers offer feedback on gun reform, Tennessee Three
The Daily Memphian received an outpouring of letters and comments after the Tennessee state legislature voted to expel the Tennessee Three. Here is a selection of those letters.
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G. Scott Morris: Pondering what constitutes ‘the Good Life’
“Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience, and above all these put on love which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
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Conaway: I hear a career. I hear my life. Thanks, Jack.
“I’ve had as much fun inside windowless studio rooms working with Jack Parnell as in any space in a 52-year career.”
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April 2023
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Sanford: We still don’t know who can run for Memphis mayor, and city hall is not helping
“With incumbent Jim Strickland forced to leave office at the end of the year because of term limits, the field is wide open for anyone who can make the best case for why she or he is the most qualified and most electable candidate.”
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Echols: ‘This is our chance to love our sister city’
“Memphis — tough, strong, seasoned Memphis — this is our chance to be soft. This is our chance to love our sister city — to be the ones who understand. This is our chance to be with.”
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December 2022
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Sanford: My big brother Louis’ courage, influence and love will never be forgotten
“Louis had such a dominant influence on my life – perhaps even more than my parents. And I always wanted to be just like him.”
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November 2022
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Sanford: If colleges can consider family legacy in admissions, why not race?
Diversity in many forms should be a compelling societal interest. And race should be one of several factors used in making hiring decisions.
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October 2022
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Sanford: With reelection all but assured, is higher office possible for Gov. Lee?
Recent speculation has focused on Gov. Bill Lee being a possible national candidate for elected office in the future — if not in 2024, then in 2028.
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Sanford: Capitol rioter from Millington isn’t only one conned by persuader-in-chief
“At least Sandlin and others who stormed the Capitol are now admitting their wrongs and are facing the consequences. I’m still waiting for the deniers holding elected office to come to their senses.”
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September 2022
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Conaway: Pauses in the flow, a city’s tragic losses
Eliza Fletcher was a measure of this city. This tiny, tiny town with such a huge, huge heart.
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July 2022
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Letter to the Editor: What’s not mentioned in Dan Conaway’s column
Barry Chase, born in Memphis over 83 years ago, responds to Dan Conaway’s column “Welcome to the world of old white men.”
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Conaway: We’re a mess, and no one is responsible
“Our county is a mess. I’m taking it personally and so should you.”
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Sanford: Gov. Lee was wrong in failing to defend teachers against unwarranted attacks
“Why would he just sit idly by and allow an outsider to trash Tennessee teachers and Tennessee colleges?”
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June 2022
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Conaway: Shared idiocy, shared lives
Idiots once, survivors now, we’re lucky to be alive, and very lucky to have stories and laughter – and friendships – like that to share.
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April 2022
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Guest column: Affordable health care key to helping small business prosper
“... it’s of vital importance that we, as a community, take care of our small businesses.”
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