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    Opinion: Arguments about justice system ‘shouldn’t be a competition’

    A longtime former prosecutor argues improvements in bail setting “has more to do with good advocacy on the part of local prosecutors, good decisions by local judges and less to do with changes in the law.”

    By Kevin Rardin August 22, 2024
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    Guest Column: ‘Do we not value music?’

    Elizabeth Cawein asked musicians what makes a gig worthwhile, outside of what they are paid. Their answers came down to one thing: They want to be valued.

    By Elizabeth Cawein August 21, 2024
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    Guest column: FESJC put living charitably on the world stage

    For nearly 40 years, FedEx, St. Jude, Memphis and the entire Mid-South have united to spread this lifesaving mission to the world for one week. 

    By Richard C. Shadyac Jr. August 19, 2024
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    Echols: ‘The tapestry of cultures’ in Memphis

    “Memphis is a fascinating tapestry of subcultures that I suspect is far more complex and nuanced than most of us would ever dream. This is both our bane and our beauty.”

    By Candace Echols August 18, 2024
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    Opinion: New bail law prioritizes safety of the community

    State Sen. Brent Taylor’s new bail law is already enhancing community safety by imposing higher bail and keeping habitual criminals off our streets.

    By Jack Johnson August 17, 2024
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    Opinion: DA Mulroy says we must work together to reduce crime

    “While we all welcome the good news that crime has continued its downward turn for the third straight quarter, we cannot lose sight of the fact that the percentages reflect real people.”

    By Steve Mulroy August 09, 2024
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    Opinion: It’s time to talk about removing DA Mulroy

    “It is time for us to talk about whether our DA has the philosophical beliefs and tenacity to help us solve our crime challenge.”

    By Rodney Harrison II August 09, 2024
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    Howard Robertson: The thing about us

    “Not enough of us understand or respect what Memphis truly is. The Mississippi River is a confluence of 10 to 12 rivers that become one. Memphis is a confluence of cultures. Rich and poor. City and country. Religious and secular. Black and white.”

    By Howard Robertson August 05, 2024
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    Echols: ‘Outposts are merely pit stops’

    “I have forgotten that outposts are just that – outposts. Outposts offer a roof and a bed and company to the wayfaring stranger, but they are never the final destination.”

    By Candace Echols August 06, 2024
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    Morris: How should we respond to panhandling?

    A study in Texas a few years ago concluded that on average, in a six-hour day, panhandlers “make” about $10 an hour. What is the right thing to do when someone on the street asks you for money? I believe the answer lies inside of you and has little to do with the person doing the asking.

    By G. Scott Morris August 06, 2024
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    Opinion: Baron Von Opperbean is the catalyst Mud Island needs

    “Having been to both the City Museum in St. Louis and Meow Wolf in Las Vegas, I’m excited that an interactive, immersive, indoor playground on this scale, with climbing walls, tunnels, slides and more, will open in Downtown Memphis.”

    By Mark Jones August 01, 2024
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    Greenstein: In my faith tradition, sex and love are not taboo

    “The purpose of Judaism, and all sacred faith traditions, is not to teach people to repress their appetites as evil but to train people to control their appetites because they are God-given.”

    By Micah Greenstein July 30, 2024
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    Echols: ‘What if just behind the mundane is a marvelous mystery?’

    “Lately, I’ve been treading in the waters of the mundane. Groceries, laundry, text messages that require responses. Neither a cup of coffee nor the moon have been history lessons that reach backward nor spiritual meditations that reach upward.”

    By Candace Echols July 30, 2024
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    Guest Column: Your vote, your voice

    “We each can complain to our elected officials and advocate in the coming years, but wouldn’t it be better if we all started with an informed choice and voted in our community’s elections?”

    By Peter W. Maher July 30, 2024
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    Guest Column: Peer Power is ‘emboldened by the lives changed’

    Opinion: Peer Power celebrates its 20th anniversary with the knowledge that our students consistently choose high school graduation and post-secondary pathways over crime and violence. 

    By Dow McVean, Cortney Richardson July 30, 2024
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    Opinion: The rule of law is not optional for a healthy society

    Opinion: Will the Mid-South continue supporting trendy cultural rebellions against traditional civilizational norms and natural law? Can the River City stand against lawlessness and humanism that is influencing the leadership in our city?

    By Shawn Graham July 26, 2024
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    Guest Column: A call for historical reckoning and respect

    “We must confront and address the legacies of slavery embedded in our surroundings, not just for the sake of the past, but for the integrity of our future.”

    By Erika Sugarmon July 23, 2024
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    Morris: Why has baseball lost the interest of Black athletes?

    “If baseball is to truly be America’s game, it can only do so if it represents all Americans.”

    By G. Scott Morris July 21, 2024
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    Opinion: General Sessions Court clerk is key to the justice system

    “People ask, ‘What can I do about crime?’ If you are a resident of Shelby County, then voting on Aug. 1 for a qualified court clerk will absolutely make a difference. This one simple action you can make the justice system well run, transparent and accountable.”

    By Leslie Taylor July 17, 2024
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    Young: We need smart, capable leaders on school board

    Memphis Mayor Paul Young writes: “Even if you do not have kids participating in the system, I ask you to treat the current school board election as a key vote worthy of your highest attention.”

    By Paul Young July 16, 2024
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    Guest Column: Tennessee is successful when Memphis leads

    “Without question, Memphis is a great city. Now, one of the world’s richest men wants to join us. We welcome and celebrate his investment, but aren’t surprised.”

    By Brent Taylor July 15, 2024
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    Guest Column: Memphians can help reduce plastic pollution

    “Reducing plastic pollution requires collective participation and commitment from all in our community. By choosing to reuse, residents can play a significant role in creating a cleaner, greener, more sustainable city for future generations.”

    By Janet Boscarino July 14, 2024
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    Guest Column: Farewell to our friends Laird and Brandy Veatch

    “Laird was unapologetic for being an advocate for every athlete, not just the ones in the big sports. He gave everything he had to the University of Memphis, leaving little time for anything else beyond his family.”

    By Jason Greer July 14, 2024
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    Hutchinson: Cannabis edibles and kids don’t mix

    Experts agree that the best advice is to not consume cannabis edibles in front of children, which can make them seem OK, and to not have them in the home.

    By Randy Hutchinson July 13, 2024
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    Guest Column: ‘Old Memphis has a special place in my heart’

    “When I hear of some old Memphis landmarks biting the dust, my heart sinks a bit.”

    By Jack Weatherly July 08, 2024

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