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…
“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…
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…
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….
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mayor-Elect Kincannon Announces Communications Director Knoxville, TN (December 17, 2019) – Mayor-Elect Indya Kincannon continues to roll out her leadership team. Today she named WATE 6 On Your Side Anchor Kristin Farley as her Director of Communications. Farley is…
Clean water advocate Renee Hoyos continues her work against corruption KNOXVILLE, TN Dec. 17, 2019) – Community leader Renee Hoyos released a statement today regarding the upcoming vote regarding President Trump’s impeachment. “Tomorrow the US House of Representatives…
Mayor-elect Kincannon Announces Senior Leadership Appointments KNOXVILLE, TN (December 9, 2019) – Mayor-elect Indya Kincannon has announced additional members of her cabinet. “Strong leadership and effective management are core to any organization,” said Mayor-elect Kincannon. “My leadership team…
CAPTION: A map from the Center for a New American Security’s report, “From Sea to Shining Sea: State Level Benefits for Veterans,” shows the number of veteran benefits by state, ranging from a low of eight in the…