“The cases in our region that we plan to investigate as part of the Civil Wrongs project were often trivialized by journalists at the time. Reporters often took officials’ statements without question while disregarding Black voices that dared to complicate the story.”
ACLU-TN poll shows residents’ priorities for district attorneys on abortion, jail time, cash bail, and other issues.
“In that wonderful Memphis sort of way of zero degrees of separation from anybody and anything in the rest of the world, I’m related to Teddy Roosevelt.”
“A lot is at stake up and down the ballot. And it’s important that all eligible voters voice their choice.”
“If the superintendent is found guilty, the response should set an example for all who might follow in his footsteps.”
“Whatever is in our power, our sphere of influence, our financial means and our political will, my prayer is that we all honor Rev. Eason-Williams by our actions.”
A smaller water park with a surfing feature would serve as a huge draw for Mud Island, just as skate parks have proven very successful throughout Memphis.
Slain Methodist minister’s faith and fear compelled her to build “community of shalom” amid culture of violence.
“Take a look at abortion policies around the world, and you will see an almost inverse relationship to white population and restrictions on abortion.”
Guest columnist Warner Davis says “while using tax dollars for private schools is questionable, and diverting resources from public schools objectionable, providing a good education to every American child is applaudable.”
“The terms Republican and Democrat have become dog whistles to gather on the far right and far left. The colors red and blue, and the words conservative and liberal have been co-opted into whistles.”
Former district attorney explains the laws, guidelines and considerations that officials make when assessing juveniles accused of violent crime.
“Police alone also can’t stop the violence. It will require a community-wide effort. And that includes the faith community.”
Barry Chase, born in Memphis over 83 years ago, responds to Dan Conaway’s column “Welcome to the world of old white men.”
Teachers union leader: “It’s hard not to think that Ray’s administrative leave has roots in something other than district policy.”
“In ruling that it is OK for a governing body to hold private meetings on a controversial project and to hide the upcoming vote on that controversial project by leaving it off the agenda, the court undermines the open meetings law,” Deborah Fisher says.
Memphis voters have tended to favor incumbents. Since the mid-1960s, only three sitting mayors have been denied reelection.
Missy Rainer says as Election Day approaches, there are “many thoughts swirling around in my head with regard to the candidates and their positions on crime in our community.”
A 65-year-old white man responds to Dan Conaway’s recent column, “Welcome to the world of old white men.”
“The Jones Act was not intended to protect jobs. It was to ensure a fleet of reliable, commercial oceangoing ships that could serve in times of war or emergency,” says guest columnist Jonathan Helton.
“Our county is a mess. I’m taking it personally and so should you.”
“While white men over 65 represent something in the neighborhood of 5% of our population, they’re engaged in a battle to hold their fierce grip on power and opinion. Sadly, tragically, they’re winning.”
“Why would he just sit idly by and allow an outsider to trash Tennessee teachers and Tennessee colleges?”
Opinion: The Election Commission is seeking poll workers for the upcoming elections, city a “significant civic need.”