8-year-old Follows Tenn. Lawmaker Until He Drops Bill Linking Welfare to School Grades

by Jorge Rivas on April 12 2013, 12:53PM

An 8-year-old girl confronted Tennessee Sen. Stacey Campfield, in the hallways of the state legislature to tell him she’s worried about Tennessee children.

Topics: /NOW Blog, Schools & Youth

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Tennessee Gets Closer to Passing Bill That Ties Welfare to School Grades

by Jorge Rivas on April 2 2013, 12:13PM

The measure is taking “a carrot and stick approach,” one of the sponsors of the bill says.

Topics: Economy, /NOW Blog

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Tennessee Signs Landmark DOJ Agreement to Right Its Juvenile Justice Wrongs

by Julianne Hing on December 19 2012, 1:57PM

The Shelby County juvenile justice system is especially and disproportionately harsh on black kids, while denying kids of all races their basic due process rights.

Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW Blog, Schools & Youth

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On Its Way to the DNC, Undocubus Finds Struggle and Hope in Knoxville

by Aura Bogado on August 30 2012, 3:17PM

On their way to the Democratic National Convention, UndocuBus riders find community in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Topics: Voting Rights 2012, Politics

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Tennesee’s Radical Anti-Shariah Bill Amended, But Still Targeted at Muslims

by Asraa Mustufa on May 13 2011, 9:00AM

Critics argue that the new bill raises huge concerns about due process and other possible constitutional violations.

Topics: Politics

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Tenn. State Rep. Likens Undocumented Immigrants to Rats

by Jorge Rivas on November 11 2010, 5:03PM

And don’t look for an apology any time soon.

Topics: Immigration

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