Unlike many candidates, who fade back into the fabric of inaction after loosing, that’s not the case with Matthew Park. After loosing his bid to represent House District 15 in the State Representative seat, Park and Andrew Dison,…
The Maryville Huddle Report: Gov. Lee’s August Special Session cost taxpayers $100k to protect GOP corporate special interest, and makes it a felony for citizen’s to have non-violent protests on government and other properties. Results of General…
Milwaukee, WI (August 2020) – Under the theme “Uniting America,” the convention will bring together individuals from different backgrounds and communities who are answering the call to help steer the nation out of chaos and crisis. Democrats are…
AAUW Maryville and the League of Women Voters of Blount County are co-hosting a CAR PARADE at 6 pm. on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. On August 18, 1920, 100 years ago, the Tennessee Legislature voted to ratify the…
State Representative Gloria Johnson’s Legislative Update on the August “Not So Special Session” that cost taxpayers $100,000 to protect bad actors and punish peaceful protesters. Nashville, TN (August 2020) Constituents and fellow Tennesseans, I’m back from Special Session…
Provided by the progressive Maryville Huddlers, an organization that has for many years, given a voice and actions to unfair governmental policies on the local and state level. The Blount County Democratic organizations have led and been recognized…
KNOXVILLE, TN (Aug. 3, 2020) — At 5 p.m. Wednesday, the Knox County Board of Health will convene as usual via Zoom for its weekly meeting. Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs has proposed that the Board observe 30…
A statement regarding the scheduled opening date of Knox County schools for the 2020-21 school year as victims of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to escalate. KNOXVILLE, TN (July 20, 2020) – As Knox County Commissioner of District…
Six days away from the August 6 election and Tennessee is in trouble. Our public schools are underfunded, people are being incarcerated on a massive scale, hospitals are closing, and our climate is in crisis. I’m running for…
So far this year, Mayor Indya Kincannon has appointed 54 community members and people with specialized expertise to serve on boards, commissions and committees. “I am thankful to the many people who volunteer their time and share their…
Early voting is Friday, July 17th, through August 1st, when voters will be using the Knox County Election Commission’s new “paper ballot” system. The paper system replaces the electronic voting machines. KNOXVILLE, TN (July 13, 2020)— Approved in…
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Who will you send to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 15? (Atty. Troy Jones is also on the ballot as an independent. (The Enlightener didn’t find a picture to post,…
Nashville, TN (July 7, 2020) – Gov. Lee is convening a meeting of the State Capitol Commission on Thurs, July 9th to discuss removal of the bust. The commission’s decision will then be forwarded to the Historical Commission. If…
By Patricia Williams James Mackler is on the ballot for TN Senator to replace retiring lifelong politician, Republican Senator Lamar Alexander who has held the position since 2003. Mackler is a fighter for his family, his state, and…
Washington, D.C. – Although the motion passed 319-96, the Republican Congressman sent from Knoxville, Tennessee voted against it. Public Law No: 116-91 (12/19/2019) Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education Act or the FUTURE Act This bill…
“June is Pride Month, and earlier this week we won a huge victory in the fight for equal rights…” -James Mackler The Supreme Court ruled that LGBTQ+ Americans cannot be fired on the basis of sexual orientation or…
We see you and we thank Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood. CAPTION: Tennessee Representatives Vincent Dixie, Bob Freeman, Gloria Johnson, and Larry Miller have championed the rights of Tennessean’s access to reproductive health care, counseling, and support. …
This week in sunlight…. TN State Rep. (Dem-Knoxville Dist13) Gloria Johnson’s accounting of the events oflegislation on June 11. By Gloria Johnson, TN State Representative Nashville, TN (June 11, 2020) – I want to tell you a bit…
It’s happening tonight! I am running for re-election for State House District-13 so that I can continue to fight for Knoxville’s working families. Please join us for the campaign kick-off tonight at 6pm ET on Zoom or Facebook…
Minneapolis, MN (June 2, 2020)— Amidst the peaceful protesting over the killing of George Floyd, CBS News and Fox 9 have confirmed that most of the rioters and violent protesters in Minneapolis are linked to white supremacist groups. According to the…
Sunrise Movement Knoxville endorses Matthew Park, a progressive democrat for Tennessee State House D-15 Seat. Knoxville, TN (June 10, 2020) – The Sunrise Knoxville movement has endorsed democratic candidate Matthew Park for State House Dist. 15 in the…
St. John’s Episcopal Church Rector Gini Gerbasi shares her first-hand account of the events in front of the church leading up to Trump’s arrival for a photo opp. Volunteers and members of the BLM medic team were providing a respite, neutral…
NAACP and Ed Gordon Media sponsoring a virtual town hall with the 2020 democratic nominee for President and former vice-president Joe Biden. If you can’t watch live view at your convenience. Baltimore, MD (June 8, 2020) – Baltimore…
The LGBTQ+ movement borrowed directly from the Civil Rights movement, and we’re paying it back. Donate to KnoxPride and we’ll match up to $1000 to Alcoa-Blount NAACP, Sleeves 4 Needs, and The Women LLC. Alcoa, TN (June 7,…