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Category: Elections

Posted inElections

You asked, they answered

by Chris McCoy, Memphis Flyer, Jackson Baker, Memphis Flyer and Jacob Steimer September 20, 2023September 21, 2023

As we approach one of the most momentous mayoral elections in Memphis’ history, MLK50: Justice Through Journalism and the Memphis Flyer have partnered on a unique experiment. With public safety on the minds of the voters, we polled our readers to find out what questions they would ask the mayoral candidates, if they had a […]

Posted inElections

Floyd Bonner: ‘We’ve got to hold people accountable’

by Jackson Baker, Memphis Flyer September 20, 2023September 22, 2023
Posted inElections

Willie Herenton: At 83 ‘sharper than a lot of 30- and 40-year-olds’

by Jackson Baker, Memphis Flyer September 20, 2023September 22, 2023
Posted inElections

Van Turner: ‘I can bring credibility to the mayor’s office’

by Chris McCoy, Memphis Flyer September 20, 2023September 22, 2023
Posted inElections

Paul Young: ‘We have to build up this additional support for public safety’

by Jacob Steimer September 20, 2023September 22, 2023
Posted inMemphis

From threatened to thriving: How do we make Memphians safe?

by Chris McCoy, Memphis Flyer August 16, 2023September 21, 2023
Rev. William Barber II moves through a crowd outside McKendree United Methodist Church.
Posted inActivism

Young leaders take spotlight for gun-law change, structural reform

by Thomas Goldsmith April 20, 2023September 22, 2023
Posted inDemocracy

Pearson’s reinstatement is good for democracy, but we have questions

by Adrienne Johnson Martin and Wendi C. Thomas April 12, 2023August 22, 2023
A Black woman stands for a portrait. She is wearing a silver hoop earrings, a silver chain, and a knit fushia sweater.
Posted inVoting

How Tennessee disenfranchised 21% of its Black citizens

by Bianca Fortis November 8, 2022September 22, 2023
A Black woman holds a sign displaying "Vote No on 1." Behind her are several other people holding the same sign.
Posted inElections

Passage of the ‘right-to-work’ Amendment 1 would have lasting impact on workers

by Brittany Brown November 7, 2022September 22, 2023

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