I was in the room when the Knoxville City Council broke the tie between District 4 candidates Amelia Parker and Harry Tindell. The district’s top vote-getter in the primary was …
March On: These are times that call for action
In photographs of me in my pink hat in front of the U.S. Capitol at the Women’s March on Washington, I’m smiling. So are the women with me. So are …
Dear Mr. Roosevelt: A reminder of when government was not considered the enemy
I grew up on a mountain overlooking Chattanooga at a time when a brown haze covered the valley. Today, the city is practically famous for its vibrancy. Sen. Bob Corker …
Rx for John Duncan: Repeal and Replace
If you contacted Rep. John J. Duncan’s office urging against repeal of the Affordable Care Act, you likely received a long letter claiming that “increasing competition” and “reducing government’s role” …
Facing the Unfamiliar Should Be Enlightening, Not Frightening
Toward the end of a hauntingly beautiful concert on the last day of the Big Ears Festival, Norwegian bass player Mats Eilertsen thanked the audience for coming. We applauded, but …