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    Guest Column: People living with HIV are not dangerous criminals

    Opinion: Politicians must become knowledgeable about the medical and scientific advancements regarding the transmission and treatment of HIV, especially when they are advocating for the use of criminal laws.

    By Robin Lennon-Dearing July 05, 2024
  • Health Care

    Guest Column: UT Health Science Center physicians care for Memphis and Tennessee

    “Clearly, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is changing lives in Memphis and across Tennessee.”

    By Peter Buckley June 27, 2024
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    Guest Column: Memphis is now ground zero for AI arms race

    “Changing how the physical world operates is the real-world interface that will truly be transformative. Connecting the digital and physical worlds is possible and within grasp because of this AI computing center in Memphis.”

    By Eric Mathews June 22, 2024
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    Opinion: Hold MATA accountable for inadequate bus service

    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.

    By Johnnie Mosley June 18, 2024
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    Guest Column: Securing guns can save kids’ lives

    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.

    By Nick Watkins, MD, Bertina Loui, DO June 18, 2024
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    Hutchinson: Don’t trust your data won’t be misused online

    Personal information collected in an app could be misused despite data broker’s promises and privacy policies, so businesses must be sure the benefit of using it is worth the risk.

    By Randy Hutchinson June 15, 2024
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    Guest Column: What happens when children learn differently?

    “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.”

    By Haley Vincent June 15, 2024
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    Opinion: Reclaimed wastewater is a real solution

    “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.”

    By Sarah Houston June 12, 2024
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    Guest Column: What is the Walk Against Gun Violence?

    “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.”

    By Bill Gibbons June 08, 2024
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    Opinion: AG Skrmetti calls Ticketmaster ‘billionaire bullies’

    “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.”

    Related content:

    Federal government, states sue Ticketmaster over alleged monopoly

    By Jonathan Skrmetti June 01, 2024
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    Guest column: Navigating new noncompete agreements

    The Federal Trade Commission’s new rule on noncompete agreements is scheduled to take effect Sept. 4, and it’s essential for both employers and employees to understand its implications.

    By Jacob Swatley May 30, 2024
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    Guest Column: Family game night is more important than you think

    “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.”

    By Dr. Stewart Burgess May 25, 2024
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    Opinion: An opportunity to slash credit-card fees is before the US Senate

    “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.”

    By Mike Miller May 25, 2024
  • Guest Columnists

    Hutchinson: Beware of cash advance apps

    Personal finance apps like Brigit may be new, but established consumer protection principles apply. 

    By Randy Hutchinson May 18, 2024
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    Guest Column: How my father’s legacy can heal our city, nation and world

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

    By Eric Burchett May 17, 2024
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    Opinion: Now is the time to add to the MLGW board

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

    By Carl Person May 15, 2024
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    Guest Column: ‘Making a difference and making connections’

    “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.’”

    By Istvan Bardos May 10, 2024
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    Guest Column: Education is bigger than grades, it’s preparation for life

    “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.”

    By Tracy D. Hall May 09, 2024
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    Guest Column: The beauty of track and field

    “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.”

    By Bryce W. Ashby May 06, 2024
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    Guest Column: Uniting against truancy and chronic absenteeism

    “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.”

    By Teshanda Middleton May 04, 2024
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    Guest Column: ‘She did nothing to deserve this’

    “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?”

    By Leslie Lynn Smith, Emily Rooker April 30, 2024
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    Opinion: Death of police officer requires action, accountability

    “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.”

    By John Gillespie April 27, 2024
  • Opinion

    Narcisse: child homelessness is growing and that should concern us all

    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.

    By Joshua Henry Narcisse April 23, 2024
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    Opinion: ‘Helping Memphians stand together’ after Officer McKinney’s death

    “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.”

    By Leslie Taylor April 20, 2024
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: ‘Community voices lead to our development decisions’

    “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 Roshun Austin April 17, 2024

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