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MLK50: Justice Through Journalism

On poverty, power and public policy

Category: Voting

Posted inProtests

Block a road, catch a felony: These Republicans’ bills are meant to discourage you from protesting, critics say

by Carrington J. Tatum April 7, 2021April 7, 2021

Critics, including Democratic lawmakers and civil liberties advocates, say that two Republican-backed bills working their way through the state legislature are designed to criminalize residents exercising their First Amendment right to peaceably assemble.

Posted inElections

Biden-Harris win sparks moments of joy, relief in Memphis

by Wendi C. Thomas, Hannah Grabenstein, Carrington J. Tatum, Shiraz Ahmed and Peggy McKenzie November 7, 2020November 10, 2020
Posted inDemocracy

If Trump tries to sue his way to election victory, here’s what happens

by Ian MacDougall, ProPublica November 5, 2020November 5, 2020
Posted inElections

“I’m holding out hope, but just a little glimmer.” Progressives dare to dream as a Biden-Harris path to victory emerges

by Wendi C. Thomas November 4, 2020November 4, 2020
Posted inDemocracy

A pandemic pulled us apart, then an election brought us together

by Andrea Morales November 4, 2020January 21, 2021
Posted inElections

“Angry… for having a little bit of hope.” Progressive Memphians’ fears materialize in somber election night

by Wendi C. Thomas, Carrington J. Tatum, Hannah Grabenstein and Shiraz Ahmed November 3, 2020November 4, 2020
Posted inVoting

Mailing last-minute ballots prompts confusion, conflicting information at Bartlett post office

by Shiraz Ahmed November 3, 2020November 3, 2020
Posted inElections

A win for Harris, a loss for Bradshaw

by MLK50 Staff November 3, 2020November 4, 2020
Posted inElections

The best of times – or the worst of times: What changes for you under a Trump or Biden administration?

by MLK50 Staff November 2, 2020November 4, 2020
Posted inVoting

Tennessee makes it hard for ex-offenders to regain voting rights. This man did it anyway.

by Hannah Grabenstein October 30, 2020October 30, 2020

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