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Young Accepts Mission To Save Memphis

Symbolic confirmation of trust and good will toward new Memphis mayor. photo by Don Mooney by Don Mooney 1-1-2024 Memphis, TENN—For the 65th time in the long history of the incorporated city of Memphis’ newly elected Mayor Paul Young was clear in his message to his supporters, and haters, this […]

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Memphis Mayor-elect Paul Young makes next round of administration appointments. Here’s who

photo by Don Mooney Neil Strebig Memphis Commercial Appeal Memphis Mayor-elect Paul Young has announced another round of senior leadership appointments along with a few other staff positions for his incoming administration. Young, who will take office on Jan. 1, previously served as the president and CEO of the Downtown […]

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To Be Poor In Texas

Texas has booted the most people from Medicaid of any state in the country. A majority of those removed lost their health insurance coverage because of procedural errors. If the old adage is true, “you can judge a society by the way it treats its children and old folks,” is […]

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Memphis Gets Young As Mayor

Young, the current head of the Downtown Memphis Commission, will be the next mayor of Memphis. by Don Mooney Memphis, TN—Music blasted through Minglewood Hall as supporters of Paul Young held their phones, flashlights lit, in the air. “This is not about Paul Young. This is about the future of our city, […]

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Democratic Mayor Now Identifies as GOP

Sitting Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson sites crime views of Democratic party as major reason for switch to GOP making Dallas the largest city in the country with a Republican mayor, passing neighboring Fort Worth. by Don Mooney 9-23-2022 Dallas, TX—The world in swift flux and politics is not exempt. Trending […]

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Political Rumblings In Tarrant County District 8?

Former district 8 director Jazzmen Tate(l) Councilman Chris Nettles and current district director Sally Matzen(r) during happier times. We bring to your attention a significant and consequential event—an impactful recall campaign aimed at reshaping the future of our cherished district. With the utmost dedication to civic engagement, we proudly introduce […]

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Idaho’s Teacher of the Year Winner Leaving State Following Right-Wing Harassment

The educator was attacked for discussing world cultures and for recognizing the existence of the United Nations. By Chris Walker , TRUTHOUT Published August 11, 2023 Truthout is a vital news source and a living history of political struggle. If you think our work is valuable, support us with a donation of any size. Last […]