Discrimination in Memphis

August 25, 2010
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Discrimination in Memphis

As I noted in Morning Coffee, yesterday was a pretty active day at the Memphis City Council. One of the other big issues was the Non-Discrimination Ordinance, sponsored by Councilwoman Janis Fullilove and the Shelby County contingent of the TEP. As has been widely reported, the ordinance was withdrawn yesterday due to a belief...

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Morning Coffee – Process, Process Edition

August 25, 2010
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Morning Coffee – Process, Process Edition

Those of you who know me personally know I’m a process junkie. For the rest of you, what I mean by “process” is the manner in which stuff gets done in government, specifically legislative bodies. Yesterday’s meeting of the Memphis City Council was not only a study in process, but also a prime example...

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Morning Coffee – It Takes Different Folks

August 24, 2010
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Morning Coffee – It Takes Different Folks

Howdy folks. Haven’t had the time to blog here at Speak to Power for a bit but I’m back in the saddle today, hopefully. Grand Slam Steve Ross is without the tubes this morning so I’m here to raise a glass of java with you. I actually have been on the road in northwest...

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Morning Coffee – Blank Stare Edition

August 20, 2010
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Morning Coffee – Blank Stare Edition

I’m feeling a little blank today. Nothing bad has happened, in fact, yesterday I got some REALLY good news about my Financial Aid for the upcoming semester. But, for whatever reason, this morning I’m just kinda blank. It happens. Most of the time when there’s too much going on I thrive. All the activity...

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Morning Coffee – Strength In Numbers Edition

August 19, 2010
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Morning Coffee – Strength In Numbers Edition

Yesterday was the 90th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment. Even though the official date isn’t until next Thursday, on the 26th, yesterday was the day that Tennessee signed on to the amendment, effectively ratifying the amendment. It’s a great day in the history of the United States, and Tennesseans should be...

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Morning Coffee – Problems and Solutions Edition

August 18, 2010
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Morning Coffee – Problems and Solutions Edition

This is not a black and white world To be alive I say that the colours must swirl And I believe That maybe today We will all get to appreciate The Beauty of Grey – Live – The Beauty of Grey We live in a world with lots of complex problems. Some are more...

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