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Tag: Elections

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, 2022November 8, 2022

This story was originally published by ProPublica. Leola Scott recently decided to become a more active citizen. The 55-year-old resident of Dyersburg, Tennessee, was driven to action after her son was stabbed to death and nobody was charged. In August, Scott tried to register to vote. That’s when she learned she’s not allowed to cast […]

Posted inGovernment

Their work helped Mulroy win the DA race. Here’s what they want to see him change first

by Brittany Brown August 12, 2022August 17, 2022
Posted inElections

Steve Mulroy blows out Weirich; Tarik Sugarmon wins as well

by Adrienne Johnson Martin, Brittany Brown and Jacob Steimer August 5, 2022August 5, 2022
Posted inCourts

Changes in the bail system seem close, but it’s on the ballot, too

by Brittany Brown August 3, 2022August 4, 2022
Posted inElections

Before you vote Thursday, consult these cheat sheets

by MLK50 Staff August 3, 2022August 3, 2022
Posted inHousing

Should Shelby County’s eviction judges be more like Louisville’s?

by Jacob Steimer August 2, 2022August 2, 2022
Posted inElections

When eviction is on the line, some judges are helpful. Some are not.

by Jacob Steimer July 26, 2022July 26, 2022
Posted inElections

What changes do these youth want to see from the Juvenile Court Judge?

by Jacob Steimer July 12, 2022November 11, 2022
Posted inJuvenile Justice

Four questions with Juvenile Court Judge hopeful Tarik Sugarmon

by Jacob Steimer July 11, 2022July 11, 2022
Posted inElections

Power and controversy: Why the Juvenile Court Judge election matters

by Jacob Steimer July 11, 2022July 13, 2022

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