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Memphis' Rep. Akbari on how progressives make change in a red state
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Representative for Memphis’ 91st district, Raumesh Akbari, says that progress and hope lay in common interests, such as criminal justice reform, between those on both sides of the aisle.
Photo: Rep. Akbari speaks in front of the state legislature.
Dawn Majors
Tennessee's practice of suspending licenses from those who owe court fees is found unconstitutional
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“We tend to see misdemeanor driving as irresponsible or someone being dishonest and even criminal when honestly, we who are middle-class forget to pay our fines every day and are not faced with the threat of having a suspended license for more than a year."
Photo: A new ruling states that Tennessee can no longer revoke driver’s licenses from people who cannot afford court fees.
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Video: This 12-year-old leader keeps the Whitehaven Boys Squad on the right path
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Wednesday, February 28, 2018
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Wednesday, February 21, 2018
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Wednesday, February 14, 2018
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Wednesday, February 14, 2018
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Lacking tech curriculum in schools, Memphis groups step up to prepare students
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Wednesday, February 7, 2018
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Tuesday, February 6, 2018
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Student to teacher ratio improves 75 percent with addition of in-class mentors at Whitehaven schools
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Wednesday, January 31, 2018
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Wednesday, January 31, 2018
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A Memphis woman’s tragic death prompts reflection: Could vacant schools help fight homelessness?
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Wednesday, January 24, 2018
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Cranes at twilight remove Confederate monuments from Memphis parks
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Friday, December 22, 2017
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Wednesday, December 6, 2017
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Memphis faith leaders unite to address poverty, education and criminal justice
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Wednesday, December 6, 2017
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Community developers show that Orange Mound is worth investment
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Thursday, November 30, 2017
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Keeping the faith: Beulah Baptist Church has served Orange Mound since 1904
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Thursday, November 30, 2017
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Keeping the faith: A tour in photos of Orange Mound's century-old churches
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Thursday, November 30, 2017
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