The phrase “everything is political” is not an exaggeration; something as non-political sounding as a natural disaster can take a political twist. Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes and so on, can play a role in affecting the reputation of a politician. A key function that the government should be responsible for is protecting its… Continue reading Natural disasters can play a big role in politics
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Celebrity endorsements are trending in politics
The Nov. 6 election may be decided by a musician’s post rather than a politician’s campaign. On Oct. 7, Taylor Swift posted on Instagram that she would be voting for Democrat Phil Bredesen for the U.S. Senate and Democrat Jim Cooper for the U.S. House of Representatives, but she did not draw the line there.… Continue reading Celebrity endorsements are trending in politics
Bystander politics are not political views
Census.gov reports that 61.4 percent of the eligible voters in the U.S. reported voting in 2016, which means that the elections only truly reflected less than three-quarters of the electorate. Why are these numbers important? The right to vote is the ability for private citizens to voice their concerns to public officials, whether their ideals… Continue reading Bystander politics are not political views
House soon to hear UT board reduction bill
UPDATED ON FEB. 23: The Pacer reached out to Chancellor Keith Carver regarding his stance on the legislation. While he supports the reduction of the board, he also says there are too many moving pieces at this time to truly gain a sense of what would change. “A size-reduction is a good move because governing boards nationally… Continue reading House soon to hear UT board reduction bill
Tenn. republicans propose medical marijuana bill
Republican legislators in the state have recently proposed a bill that calls for the legalization of medical marijuana. On Thursday, Jan. 18, Jeremy Faison and Steve Dickerson proposed SB 1710 the “Medical Cannabis Act” to the state legislature. This legalization would allow people with PTSD, Alzheimers, Parkinson’s, cancer and other specific diseases to be treated… Continue reading Tenn. republicans propose medical marijuana bill