“It was a short-term immersion in a world foreign to my own background, and a reminder that simple interaction with people who haven’t walked the same path can be good for the soul.”
“The hiccup is not the presence of sin in our local news – we all see that. Rather, it is the presence of cunningly subversive sin in my own life, and frankly, in yours.”
“Together, Hamilton and Talarico represent something we haven’t seen nearly enough of in my lifetime: mainline Christian theology at the center of our national conversation.”
“I shouldn’t have to defend my racial identity because I don’t support a particular candidate. Nor should anyone assume that because I reject one candidate, I automatically support the other.”
John Covington writes: “A little political hardball, practiced by both sides historically in Tennessee and nationwide, had morphed into a diabolical moral indictment of state and national Republicans.”
“There is a youthful ecstasy that accompanies God’s good gifts; playful recreation is a kind of re-creation, and if God is in the business of anything, it is most certainly re-creating.”
“Perhaps these strange new congressional districts offer an opportunity. A rural farmer may come to understand a family in South Memphis. Someone who has never set foot on a farm may come to recognize how the challenges of rural health care resemble those facing uninsured people in Memphis.”
One Democrat reaches for the center. The other grabs a bullhorn. Different strategies, same problem: A national party hellbent on charging ever leftward.
“We have a profound, time-sensitive need for a bold group of public servants who can imagine and operationalize experiments — making creative, rigorous, coordinated policy innovation a permanent modus operandi in Memphis.”
“People with disabilities are entitled to lead fulfilled, enriched lives. But an affordable house alone cannot sustain community living when a person also needs daily support.”
“Blackburn’s critics turned a campaign joke into a racial indictment — and treated their outrage as evidence.”
“I may be on an island with this one, but I would even go so far as to say everybody has their own fragrance. If you stick around someone else’s house long enough, their scent will stay with you for a while.”
“Lines have been drawn across neighborhoods, separating people who share streets, schools, churches and hopes for their children. But we are still one Memphis. And when the election is over, we will still be neighbors.”
“Try packing a suitcase and see what life lessons we can learn from it. Be discerning in what to put in and what to leave out.”
“When dangerous offenders are released on bond and commit more crimes, innocent Tennesseans pay the price. If Amendment 1 passes in November, judges in our community and statewide will have the authority they need to keep violent offenders in custody.” Opinion: Amendment 1 would surrender Tennessee’s 230-year right to bailRelated content:
“Amendment 1 would change that balance by allowing people to be detained without bail based solely on an accusation, before a jury has heard the evidence. The question before voters on Nov. 3 is whether we are willing to surrender a constitutional protection that has stood for 230 years.” Opinion: Amendment 1 will build safer communities for Tennessee familiesRelated content:
“Home fires are the nation’s most frequent disaster, impacting far more people than hurricanes, floods or tornadoes. These emergencies can devastate a family in a matter of minutes, destroying homes, cherished possessions and, in the worst cases, taking lives.”
“On AI, Memphis does not have to choose between protecting residents and welcoming investment. We can write tougher rules, make developers pay their way and still compete for the billions of dollars pouring into this industry.”
“I love Memphis. But loving this city doesn’t mean staying quiet about where we’re failing. Women living miles from excellent cancer care can struggle to get a mammogram, afford follow-up testing or find a ride to treatment. We should be embarrassed.”
“Most of us eventually discover that our personal fulfillment is not the result of material wealth or presents. Personal fulfillment is an accumulation of priceless blessings like family and friends, good health, patience, perseverance, courage, faith in oneself, and service to others.”
“A public meeting belongs to the whole community. Being loud does not make you right, being angry does not make you righteous, and neither gives you the right to silence everyone else.”
“For me, a regular mom with nothing to prove, just coming up with Top Five List topics sounded like fun.”
“What if we made a concerted effort to welcome LGBTQ families from across the country? It’s an opportunity worth pursuing, particularly as Memphis faces challenges to some of its traditional tourism draws.”
The FBI issued an alert about cyber criminals using search engine ads to impersonate real companies that direct consumers to malicious sites that steal login credentials and/or credit card numbers.
“CBU has faced real challenges in recent years. We should not minimize them, and we should not allow them to define us. Our responsibility is to make the choices necessary to ensure this university can continue serving students and Memphis for generations to come.”
“In Memphis, we are often quick to notice what’s missing or compare ourselves against cities with more resources and national recognition. But the truth is we have a depth and breadth of arts organizations that would be remarkable in a city twice our size.”
“One in five people have some level of dyslexia. The challenge is that society must be aware of how prevalent dyslexia is in our world and actively support the dyslexic community.”
“Pike deserves to be held accountable for murder. Nothing about mercy diminishes her victim’s life or her loved ones’ loss. But it is hard to believe Tennesseans would be safer if the state once again tries to kill Pike.”
“The 8th District is more than lines drawn on a political map. It is families, farms, neighborhoods, small businesses, cities and rural communities that together make up a vital part of Tennessee.”