Did you know?…Amazing Grace and the story of abolitionists Newton and Wilberforce
by E. “Doc” Smith on March 2, 2007 Many years ago, when my older cousin Bruce headed off to college on a basketball scholarship, I asked him where he was […]
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Faith
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Technology
From Shake Shack Surcharges to Kroger’s Algorithms: How Corporate Pricing Quietly Targets Working Families
The Tip Trap and the Pricing Squeeze: Corporate Accountability When Advocacy Strikes Back TL;DR: Shake Shack’s “no tip” fee and Kroger’s dynamic pricing practices face organized opposition from consumer advocacy […]
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Permanent Daylight Saving Time Moves Closer as House Approves Year-Round Sunshine Act
House Approves Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill, Setting Up Heated Senate Debate As Americans prepare to adjust their clocks once again this fall, Capitol Hill is actively debating whether to […]
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The Democrat’s Blue Wall Cracks: How Registration Shifts and Financial Woes Threaten the DNC
The Blue Wall Cracks: How Registration Shifts and Financial Woes Threaten the DNC By Ron Yates Across the Rust Belt and key swing states, the political landscape is shifting under […]
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Supreme Court says Maryland parents can pull their kids from public school lessons using LGBTQ books
AAs a Christian and a state representative sworn to protect the constitutional rights of Tennessee families, I am deeply relieved and heartened by the Supreme Court’s recent decision to defend […]
local government/civic engagement
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Hazzard County, Tennessee? How Small-Town Politics Blocked a Big Vision
Many thanks to FOX 17 reporter Dennis Ferrier for covering Tony Bates’ uphill battle in Alexandria, Tennessee. The story reads like a modern-day episode of The Dukes of Hazzard—minus the […]
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“Sometimes I Call My Mom”: Honored by Tennessee Firefighter Endorsement, I Stand Committed to Fighting Tennessee’s First Responder Mental Health Crisis
Standing with Our First Responders: A Heartfelt Thank You to the Tennessee Professional Firefighters Association “Sometimes I Call My Mom.” Those were the words spoken by Murfreesboro City Firefighter Ben […]
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Tennessee Business
Cracker Barrel’s Woke Gamble Doesn’t Pay: Masino Steps Down as Brand Faces Fallout
By Tennessee Ledger Staff There’s a modern adage, “Go Woke, Go Broke”—and those words of wisdom certainly held true when it came to Cracker Barrel. Cracker Barrel CEO and board […]
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State officials mourning East TN Mayor Joe Brooks killed in motorcycle crash
State and local leaders are mourning the sudden passing of Claiborne County Mayor Joe Brooks, who died Friday night following a motorcycle accident in Union County. According to preliminary reports […]
1st Amendment/Free Expression
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Republicans and Democrats Agree: The SAVE America Act Strengthens Election Integrity
Strengthening Trust in Our Elections: Why the SAVE America Act Matters WASHINGTON — Confidence in our elections is the foundation of our republic. Without it, public trust weakens, participation declines, […]