Guest column: “For anyone seeking the truth about the abortion decision, I encourage you to push through the noise and ignore the political rhetoric.”

“We lead the world in gun violence and mass shootings, rampages with numerous people shot and killed. Our governor is a coward. All who take gun money in the face of this reality are cowards.”

“I’ve always been told that if something isn’t broken, don’t fix it. Tennessee’s standards for teaching social studies are not broken. Far from it. They offer students a comprehensive and accurate view of our world, past and present, warts and all.”

Partisan primaries would make Memphis city government more like the divisive dumpster fire that is today’s Washington, D.C.

Eric Barnes: “Thoughts on my stepfather on the first Father’s Day since his passing — and more than 43 years since he entered my and my late mother’s life.”

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Calkins: He came to Memphis for Mike Tyson. He wound up as a dad of five.

Brian Young moved to Memphis to stage the Tyson-Lewis fight. It was a huge success. But what happened next might be the best part of the story. Without ever expecting it, Young became a dad of five.

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On Father’s Day, remembering what it means to have a stepdad by Eric Barnes

Idiots once, survivors now, we’re lucky to be alive, and very lucky to have stories and laughter – and friendships – like that to share.

Like Richard Nixon, Donald Trump is criminally corrupt and unfit to hold office. Sadly, millions of Americans still refuse to believe the truth. 

As you read this, I will have completed the first leg — the longest leg — of a circular journey to visit family and friends. ... There’s a lot of driving, and between the Cracker Barrels, the walks with dogs in rest stops, the Waze warnings of vehicles on the shoulder ahead, and the whodunits in audio mystery books, there’s a lot of reflection.

Let’s not kid ourselves: Council’s effort to extend term limits is not about ensuring a better and more equitable government.

“America is at a crossroad. We either come together as one or watch this great nation disappear.”

“The Secret Service coordinates protection detail procedures with law enforcement agencies. A few of our city council members were excited to intervene and put themselves in the middle of federal and local law enforcement’s customary procedures.”

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Letter to the Editor: Denying security to former President Trump is an effort ‘filled with hatred’

“We ask every reader to call your city councilperson or county commissioner and let them know you support Memphis and Shelby County dedicating retiring PILOTs to building a viable and sustainable public transit system.”

A vessel safety check offers you the peace of mind that your boat meets the federal safety standards. Furthermore, in an emergency, you know that you have the necessary equipment to save lives and be able to summon help.

In today’s world, it is hard to envision a leader so willing to accept responsibility in the face of a potential — even likely — monumental failure.

Voting yes on this ballot question will afford elected officials the opportunity to make their case to voters on why they deserve a third term. 

“A lot of work for a lot of creative people. A lot of assists from Ja.”

Frist is trying to infuse compassion, reasonableness and a spirit of compromise into Republicans in Congress who, on the issue of gun safety, are seemingly heartless.

“What irony there is in honoring our dead from wars while disregarding our dead children of today.”

“There is no one easy, quick answer to the challenge of gun violence, but there are some common sense steps that could make a significant dent.”

“Where is my right to safety and personal choice?”

While the apps are a legitimate payment method, using them involves some risks that are greater than paying with a credit card.

“On the rare occasion it has two working elevators, I feel so thankful.”

Why is it so hard to say goodbye to our dogs? I asked Scott Morris, who is still saddened by the recent loss of Sidney, the best dog ever. He says the secret is love.

We won’t get anywhere if we respond to the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting by only, once again, calling for legal changes that will have little chance of being enacted. We need to sit down in our houses of worship and come up with concrete ways to draw close to the children Jesus loves.