KNOXVILLE, TN (May 12, 2020) – Mayor Indya Kincannon and Police Chief Eve Thomas announced that the Knoxville Police Department will opt out of a state program that allows law-enforcement officers across Tennessee to access a database of persons who have tested positive for COVID-19. “The initiative was well-intended, aimed at protecting first responders and…
Renee Hoyos for Congress campaign continues to build momentum while diverting resources to address the needs of constituents in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. KNOXVILLE, TN May 7, 2020) – Democratic Congressional Candidate Renee Hoyos announced that with 180 days until election day her campaign has already outraised her 2018 congressional bid by raising…
Elizabeth Rowland wants to be your next TN State Rep. for Dist. 16, as State Rep. (R) Bill Dunn retires. Knoxville, TN (April 26, 2020) – Knoxville non-profit founder, policy analyst, community advocate, and entrepreneur Elizabeth Rowland announced her candidacy for Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 16. Elizabeth is the only Democrat vying for…
Matthew Park releases new policy: “A Black Agenda for Tennessee” Knoxville, Tennessee (28 April 2020) – Matthew Park, progressive democratic candidate for the statehouse district 15 race, released a Black agenda for Tennessee. The agenda was inspired by Sen. Elizabeth’s Warren policy and draws on many other policy proposals from members of the community as…
CDC Demographics of COVID-19 cases in the USA from information received. Updated Daily: This information is based on data confirmed at 4 pm ET the day before. Numbers reported on Saturdays and Sundays are preliminary and not yet confirmed by state and territorial health departments. These numbers may be modified when numbers are updated on Mondays….
“I never want to be the token Negro.” – Taru Taylor has a message for black and brown high school graduates and college students. By Taru Taylor, Guest Columnist When I decided on law school, I aimed to meet, or exceed, the mean average Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) score wherever I chose to attend….
NATIONWIDE (April 28, 2020) – Stacey Abrams will be the virtual guest of Robert Reich and Inequality Media today at 2 pm. You can tune-in at anytime here. The discussion includes; Gov. Brian Kemp’s reckless decision to reopen the Georgia economy, why vote-by-mail funding needs to be included in the next COVID relief package, the…
MAYOR INDYA KINCANNON DELIVERS HER FIRST STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS BY VIDEO, ANNOUNCES COVID-19 RECOVERY FUND KNOXVILLE, TN (April 24, 2020) – Mayor Indya Kincannon proposed her first budget for the City of Knoxville amidst unprecedented times. The 2020 State of the City Address was planned to be delivered, with attendees, from the site…
Revised plans for newly elected Mayor Kincannon’s 1st State of the City of Knoxville and Budget release. KNOXVILLE, TN (April 20, 2020) – The City of Knoxville announced that the City’s budget will still be released, as scheduled, on Friday, April 24, 2020, but in a different format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs announced a temporary furlough for county government employees as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The furlough will affect a yet-to-be-determined number of employees in the fee offices and every executive branch department. Knoxville, TN (April 18, 2020) – Furloughed employees will continue to receive health coverage and other…
POLITICS/LOCAL Hoyos launches fundraiser for Interfaith Health Clinic with a $1,000 donation during increased need from the COVID-19 crisis. KNOXVILLE, TN — The campaign volunteers for Rene Hoyos for Congress have shifted their efforts to meet the needs of the community that have arisen from COVID-19. With the spread of COVID-19, Hoyos is “putting people over…
Matthew Park’s Campaign for State House to host a virtual (online) rally with county commission candidates Dasha Lundy and Courtney Durrett Knoxville, TN (8 April 2020) – Matthew Park, progressive democratic candidate for State House Dist. 15, will conduct a live virtual rally today, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 9th. With Park will…
OPINION Candidate for Congress Renee Hoyos asks elected officials to put people over personal profits. KNOXVILLE, TN (April 3, 2020) – Community leader and clean water advocate Renee Hoyos is calling for a ban on members of Congress from trading individual stock while serving in office — in response to incumbent Congressman Tim Burchett selling…
National Women’s Political Caucus, founders include Shirley Chisholm, Gloria Steinem, and Fannie Lou Hammer, Endorse Renee Hoyos for Congress. KNOXVILLE, TN – This week, Congressional Candidate Renee Hoyos received the endorsement of the National Women’s Political Caucus in her bid for Tennessee’s Second Congressional District. Founded by Gloria Steinem, Shirley Chisholm, Fannie Lou Hamer, and…
Local Leaders, Pastors, Activist in Nashville and Memphis Tennessee Endorse Bernie Sanders for President WASHINGTON (February 29, 2020) －Days before the Super Tuesday primary, seven elected officials, community and religious leaders in Nashville and Memphis have announced that they are backing Bernie Sanders’ candidacy for President of the United States. “We are proud to announce…
Candidate for United States Senate Marquita Bradshaw is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Tennessee. She has declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 6, 2020. Bradshaw will be in Knoxville to share her platform with East Tennesseans this Saturday, Feb., 29, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Extreme Sports Bar, 3017 E. Magnolia Avenue,…
Consider taking advantage of early voting locations. When early voting locations are not district-specific. You can vote at a location convenient to your work, shopping, or a location convenient to your daily traveling route. Early voting locations in Knox County6 available through February 25. City-County Building (opens at noon on weekdays). Love Kitchen (2418 MLK Jr….
Blount County Democratic Party to Host Presidential Campaign Representatives for questions, answers, and dialogue. What would you like to know? ALCOA, TN (February 2020) – Blount County Democratic Party (BCDP) is offering an opportunity for the community to meet officials from top presidential campaigns on , 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. at the Martin Luther King,…
Let’s Go to Milwaukee! The Tennessee Democratic Party is preparing to select the Delegation to the 2020 Presidential Convention in Milwaukee, to be held the week of July 13, 2020. If you’re a dedicated Democrat who wants to serve your community, county, district, and state, then we welcome you to run to be a delegate…
Mayor Indya Kincannon announced at the Jan. 28th City Council meeting that she is committed to providing body-worn cameras to all patrol officers in Knoxville. (Press Release) January 29, 2020) Mayor Kincannon announced her support after thoroughly reviewing a report prepared by Knoxville Police Chief Eve Thomas. Council requested that report, with a January…
KNOXVILLE, TN (January 15, 2020) – The Knoxville City Council will have a special call meeting at 5:30 pm, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 in the main assembly room of the City-County Building, 400 Main St., Knoxville. The purpose of the meeting is in pursuant to Section 408 of the Charter of the City of Knoxville,…
KNOXVILLE, TN (January 22, 2020) – Perk City is a new coffee house in East Knoxville, 3229 E. Magnolia Ave. (at the corner of Beaman Street with Chilhowee Park).
Georgia lawmakers introduce bill to hold cops accountable for use of force shootings. Rep. Renitta Shannon, State Rep Park Cannon, Rep. Pam Stephenson, Rep. Erica Thomas, Rep. Bee Ngyuen, and Rep. Sandra Scott SIX GEORGIA STATE LAWMAKERS INTRODUCE NEW BILL TO HOLD POLICE OFFICERS ACCOUNTABLE FOR SHOOTINGS The bill was introduced after internationally recognized Atlanta…
2020: A new decade dawns, where do we go from here? Op-Ed By Michael Covington (January 2020) The Perspective: After spending most of the 2010 decade advocating for expanded healthcare service access for East Knoxville, East Knox County and beyond, it’s now time to wait and watch while the powers that be determine what…
CITIZEN’S OP-ED A constituent’s plea to Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) concerning the impeachment of Pres. Trump, emailed to the Senator on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. OP-ED By Stephen M. Dupree Senator (Lamar Alexander), I am a veteran of the USN (United States Navy). I served from June of ’73 to January of ’83 having joined…