Election 2020: 18th State House District Republican state Rep. Martin Daniel’s decision to not seek reelection this year opened the door for new representation in the 18th House District. BY SCOTT BARKER • OCTOBER 12, 2020 Business owner…
By Joe Biden There is injustice in America. There is discrimination. There is a legacy of racism and inequality that lives still in our institutions, our laws, and in too many people’s hearts that makes it harder for…
A pre-election day celebration that will include a special viewing of the documentary Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be this Thursday, October 29, at Parkway Drive-In, Hwy 321 East, Maryville, TN. in…
Meet & Greet Tailgates at Knoxville Early voting sites this Saturday, October 24th. KNOXVILLE, TN (Oct. 23, 2020) – The Knox County Democratic Party is sponsoring tailgate-style rallies at early voting sites in Knoxville. While casting your…
OP-ED Submitted by Nancy Mott Dear voters, I hope you’ll support Marquita Bradshaw for U.S. Senate! Marquita Bradshaw is truly a miracle candidate. In the Democratic primary she was one of five candidates; expected to…
OP-ED By Attorney Luke P. Ihnen (Submitted October 2, 2020) – Knox County Election Commissioners chose “party over safety.” Under state law, county election commissions are made up of five commissioners: three Republicans and two Democrats. While the…
By Kanika White I’ve been thinking deeply about the effects that this pandemic will have on black people and our communities and I must say for a brief moment, I thought to not address or discuss it along…
KNOXVILLE, TN (Sept. 30, 2020) – In the first September meeting, City Council members unanimously agreed to authorize Mayor Indya Kincannon to execute a 10-year contract with Waste Connections of Tennessee Inc. (WCI) for disposal of solid waste…
KNOXVILLE, TN (September 21. 2020) – The Knoxville Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (KNAACP) has made a request to Knox County Schools Supt. Bob Thomas to hold open meetings of the Disparities…
This Saturday, take time to meet and learn about the democratic candidates vying for political office. Look for their names on the November 3rd ballot along with presidential contenders Biden and Trump. Candidate for Senate Marquita Bradshaw has…
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…
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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…