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Environmentalists' war includes straws and lawns

Opinion: Why do environmentalists wage war on lawns, soda straws and more

May 09, 2019 at 09:52 am by clervin

You've no doubt noticed the list of things environmentalists oppose is long and growing longer. The recently proposed "Green New Deal" highlighted this issue for me and reveal.... Read More

Opinion: Celebrate Mother's Day by electing those committed to supporting Women's Rights

May 09, 2019 at 08:00 am by Chloe Cerutti 2

Mother's Day is an iconic American holiday, a day when mothers around the country are showered with love, praise, and sentimental greeting cards often accompanied by floral bo.... Read More

Trade war, tariffs cause 'one of worst quarters in recent memory' for Tenn. exports

May 08, 2019 at 02:04 pm by Voice Wire

Tennessee's exports dropped by almost $500 million in “a poor fourth quarter” of 2018, according to the latest “Global Commerce” trade report from MTSU.... Read More

Opinion: We must stop the hateful rhetoric that leads to hate crime like Poway Synagogue Shooting

Apr 29, 2019 at 02:00 pm by MariahPhillips

On the day we pause to remember and reflect on the atrocities committed against the Jewish people during the Holocaust, our hearts are heavy with sadness. We join Americans a.... Read More

What does the Mueller Report really say?

Opinion: The Mueller Report and the Da Vinci Code

Apr 24, 2019 at 10:00 am by clervin

The Mueller Report has become the Left's Da Vinci code The long grueling wait is over, and the bottom line is the 22-month-long Mueller investigation did not find any evidenc.... Read More

Opinion: The future belongs to those who fight the battles

Apr 16, 2019 at 07:00 am by clervin

This column's about getting involved, about the pursuit of what you want even when those around you voice their doubts. I implore you to chase your dreams and ignore your cri.... Read More

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Democratic Party Leadership Elections Bring Renewed Enthusiasm

Apr 11, 2019 at 09:00 am by MariahPhillips

MURFREESBORO – On Saturday, April 6, the Rutherford County Democratic Party elected six new officers to lead the Party into the 2020 election cycle. More than 100.... Read More

MTSU, Belmont to Debate Immigration in Event Sponsored by League of Women Voters

Apr 08, 2019 at 09:00 am by League of Women Voters

Two award-winning debate teams will be tackling the timely topic of immigration at a public event on Tuesday evening, April 9. MTSU and Belmont students .... Read More

Opinion: Why we need 'Nationalism'

Apr 05, 2019 at 08:00 am by clervin 2

Some in the country today bemoan "unchecked nationalism," characterizing it as a negative that will ultimately lead to draconian statism or some form of provincial exclusion o.... Read More

2 Murfreesboro women named to Rutherford County Election Commission

Apr 03, 2019 at 07:00 am by MFerry

The Rutherford County Democratic Party would like to congratulate Carolyn Cox and Judy Whitehill (left to right above) who were appointed to the Rutherford County Election Com.... Read More

Opinion: Were you among the nearly 15K voters purged in January?

Apr 01, 2019 at 09:00 am by MFerry 1

The Rutherford County Democratic Party has recently learned that as of January 2019, more than 14,881 voters were purged from Rutherford County's voter rolls for the peri.... Read More

Opinion: Tennessee Competes for First in Voter Suppression

Mar 30, 2019 at 08:00 am by MK37130 3

OK, people, we might be a little behind Georgia, Florida and Alabama, but not far. Our right to vote is supposed to be protected. But not in Tennessee. Tennessee's record o.... Read More

What is our legislature up to? Or why is a lobbying group writing so many bills?

Mar 27, 2019 at 07:00 am by MK37130 6

Here's a list of some current legislation that is up for a vote in the Tennessee General Assembly, in committee or has recently passed. SB0015: A bill to prohibit consum.... Read More

Rutherford County Democratic Party to elect new leaders at biennial Reorganization Convention

Mar 20, 2019 at 01:06 pm by MFerry

The Rutherford County Democratic Party will hold a biennial Reorganization Convention to elect new leaders on April 6 at Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd. i.... Read More

Opinion: The Trump Derangement Syndrome continues with College admissions scandal and Alex Trebek

Mar 14, 2019 at 11:00 am by clervin 4

Everything isn't about Donald Trump, people. First, it was the Alex Trebek cancer story then the college admission cheating scandal. Leftist commentators have sought to link.... Read More

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