Conaway: There is a plan, and it’s a good one
Members of the Ohio National Guard patrol the National Mall Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Jose Luis Magana/AP file)
Dan Conaway
Dan Conaway was a freelance columnist with The Daily Memphian from 2018 to 2025.
“Elevate Memphis as a national model: Use this moment of federal attention to highlight Memphis-led solutions as a case study in how cities can reduce crime and strengthen communities without losing their identity.”
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