by allison | Oct 28, 2024 | Democracy
Every member of the State House and half the members of the State Senate are up for reelection this year. Maybe they’re out knocking doors right now, wearing the masks that get them elected year after year: Friendly real estate agent. Friendly banker. Friendly...
by allison | Oct 3, 2024 | Democracy
Imagine you’re at a big gathering at someone’s house. Family, friends, neighbors, some folks you don’t know—you’re all in that house together. Suddenly there’s a mob outside. They start beating on the door. You’ve heard about this mob. If they get in, they’ll...
by allison | Jul 29, 2024 | Democracy
Tennesseans apparently have lost their right to medical privacy. First Tennessee’s attorney general, Jonathan Skrmetti, demanded and received the unredacted medical records of Tennesseans who got gender-affirming care at Vanderbilt. Then he announced his plans to...
by allison | Jul 15, 2024 | Democracy
Last year when Gloria Johnson announced she was running for Marsha Blackburn’s US Senate seat, the conservative editorialist for the Chattanooga Free Press dismissed her as a “fringe” candidate without discussing her legislative record in the Tennessee General...
by allison | Jul 5, 2024 | Democracy
It’s been obvious for quite some time that we’re at risk of losing our democracy, and that a lot of Americans aren’t paying attention. So like many of you, I’ve spent the last few years doing all kinds of pro-democracy work . . . and doomscrolling. It’s been...
by allison | Jun 14, 2024 | Democracy
Happy Flag Day! A lot of folks who support the guy who tried to overthrow the US government will be flying the US flag today. I’m proud of our flag and the ideals it stands for. But a symbol is meaningless if it’s not backed up by action. Lately this shirt’s been my...
