Voices

Opinion: The C-Team: Tennessee Deserves Better

Aug 01, 2022 at 04:16 pm by Waterman 1

If Rep. Scott DesJarlais could be summed up in one word, it would be unremarkable. Trained as a physician, the Iowa native was elected as Tennessee’s representative from.... Read More

Caring for Furry Friends During Hot Weather

Jul 26, 2022 at 02:03 pm by Lee Rennick

Cats and dogs do not do well in hot weather. Yet unlike their owners, these pets are stuck in layers of fur. At the risk of heat stroke, pets must rely on panting and sweating.... Read More

Opinion: Make Parenthood Voluntary, Not Mandatory

Jul 22, 2022 at 01:06 pm by Chloe Cerutti 8

According to Juan Pablo Segura’s July 10th article in the Tennessean, “Tennessee has one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the U.S., currently ranked 4.... Read More

Opinion: Challenging Supremacy is an Obligation

Jul 12, 2022 at 01:56 pm by Waterman 6

The Supreme Court of the United States makes a lot of important decisions, but very seldom does it make decisions that grab 72-point headlines or promise to claim a brilliant.... Read More

Opinion: Is 'Mt. Trashmore' Too Hot to Handle?

Jul 08, 2022 at 02:16 pm by MK37130

I went down a rabbit hole this morning. And I learned things. Twice this week I’ve heard mention of the radioactive waste that went into Republic/BFI’s "Mount Tra.... Read More

Opinion: Are Tennesseans Safe From Gun Violence?

Jul 05, 2022 at 01:07 pm by Lsg52 5

“10 More Days” The Uvalde shooter posted this online 10 days before his 18th birthday when he could legally purchase a semi-automatic rifle. He purchased two plus.... Read More

Opinion: Freedom: The Choice. The Creed. The Conflict

Jul 05, 2022 at 12:24 pm by Paulette Jackson

Freedom of Choice It is a craftof decisionto frame a trajectoryof outcome Freedom of Creedis a gift,a dreamfor all who desirea pathfor their lifeand to be the crafterof.... Read More

Opinion: What America Means to Me

Jul 03, 2022 at 03:58 pm by cghattas

Writing on the weekend of our upcoming Independence Day, I popped a CD in as I worked around the house. It is one that belonged to my late father, whose birthday would have be.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries Key Part of Helping Homeless, Poor

Jul 01, 2022 at 02:03 pm by Justin Stokes

Murfreesboro has grown over the last few decades. And along with the other blossoming cities, it’s quickly seeing that growth comes at many costs. One of those costs is.... Read More

Opinion: After Roe v. Wade - Life and Death

Jun 28, 2022 at 01:19 pm by Chloe Cerutti 4

After Roe v. Wade – Life and Death The SCOTUS’ reversal of Roe v. Wade leaves unanswered and undecided a number of important legal and financial questions affecti.... Read More