Opinion: MATA must be mandated to balance its budget without balancing it on the backs of the bus riders. Otherwise, MATA will continue to be an embarrassment to our city.

Opinion: Firearms became the leading cause of death of children in the United States in 2020, which alone saw an 8.8% increase compared with 2019. In the four years since, the numbers of children lost to gun violence has only continued to rise.

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“If children are learning, then they can begin to think with more complexity, solve bigger problems and experience success. ... If they are learning, they have hope.”

“It is a real solution to protect the quantity as well as quality of our drinking water and to serve as an economic-development tool for other industries with environmental commitments.”

“We must send a message that gun violence is unacceptable behavior! Most residents of our community are fed up with the unacceptable level of gun violence. As a community, we must take a public stand.”

“We could not sit and watch Live Nation and Ticketmaster continue to destroy Americans’ love for music. They have effectively held hostage our artists, venues, and fans for too long.”

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“Hands-on exploration and group play are at the heart of the Children’s Museum of Memphis. Now, you and the young learners in your life can take on both together.”

“The impact of increased competition cannot be understated, considering for small businesses in our state these savings could mean the difference between staying afloat and shutting their doors.”

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“To honor my father, let’s build a post-pandemic community full of duty, honor and country.”

“I propose increasing MLGW’s board to seven voting members: five who live in Memphis and two who live outside Memphis.”

“Older Americans Month’s theme ‘Powered by Connection’ recognizes ‘the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being.’”

“We cannot just wait, though, until students reach our doors as adults. We have to reach them earlier and younger; we cannot, however, do it alone.”

“Track is unique because it is both an individual and a team sport. It is a meritocracy in which the best time wins and the fastest athletes get to perform regardless of the opinions of parents or coaches. But the competition in track is not just between runners, but most importantly within each runner too.”

“Chronic absenteeism has a devastating impact on a child’s achievement and long-term potential. However, we refuse to accept this as fate; instead, we view it as a call to action for our entire community.”

“Each and every one of us has an Elizabeth Lemmonds in our lives. Each and every one of us could be Elizabeth Lemmonds with just a few shifts of circumstance. How long will we wait for our turn at medical bankruptcy?”

“Keeping criminals off our streets and encouraging good parenting are crucial steps in improving public safety in Tennessee,” state Rep. John Gillespie, R-Memphis, writes. “This remains my priority.”

Far too many people, including children, in Memphis continue to end up on the streets, living in cars out of the parking lots of libraries and Walmarts and disappearing into the background of the hustle and bustle of this city.

“Contrary to what activist groups might have you think, Memphians agree about the problems of and solutions to crime. Right now, Memphians need to not only remind ourselves, but also remind our elected leaders that we are united. Memphis stands together.”

“We spent months holding community meetings, conducting door-to-door surveys, taking phone calls and opening the proposed site daily for the Memphis Urban Wood project.”

“By embarking on this ambitious journey, Memphis has the opportunity to pioneer an innovative and inclusive model of community well-being, setting a precedent for cities worldwide.”

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“This bill is not about safety; it is about perpetuating the myth that more guns in more places make us safer.”