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Blackburn Pledges to Block Senate Business in Wake of Trump Conviction
Sam Stockard, Tennessee Lookout
She accused the Biden White House of making a “mockery of the rule of law."
A Court Order Forced Fayette County Schools to Integrate. Will Progress Continue Without It?
Tonyaa Weathersbee, Chalkbeat Tennessee
Black residents worry "they'll go back to the old way" without the consent decree.
Katori Hall’s The Hot Wing King at Circuit Playhouse
The Memphis-centric Katori Hall production has heart, humor, and redemption.
Transgender Lawsuit Continues After Judges’ Partial Ruling
Sam Stockard, Tennessee Lookout
The child cannot correct records to reflect female gender, use female restrooms.
House Kills Anti-Reparations Bill
Sam Stockard, Tennessee Lookout
The sponsor accused opponents of “blatant bullying and immoral tactics.”
New State Law Allows Discrimination for Anti-LGBTQ Foster Parents
Anita Wadhwani, Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee is first to give legal rights to anti-LGBTQ parents to foster, adopt LGBTQ kids.
Bill Allowing Armed Teachers Headed to Governor’s Desk
Marta W. Aldrich, Chalkbeat Tennessee
Protesters screamed “blood on your hands!”
School Voucher Plan Dead for the Year
Marta W. Aldrich, Chalkbeat Tennessee
"...we could not come together at the end."
Humes School, Elvis’ Alma Mater, to Close
Laura Testino, Chalkbeat Tennessee
The school was part of an experiment by state lawmakers.
Lee’s School Voucher Bill Not Expected to Advance
Adam Friedman, Sam Stockard - Tennessee Lookout
Many disliked it over concerns of public schools officials in their districts.