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May 9, 2022
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Becca Andrews
The Last Abortion Clinic in Knoxville Draws Patients From Hours Away. What Happens If It Disappears?
Tennessee is one of 13 states with “trigger” laws that would fully outlaw abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
March 16, 2022
Dorothy Slater
This Federally Owned Public Utility Company Is Run by a Former Fossil Fuel Executive Who Makes $10 Million
The Tennessee Valley Authority could be leading the country toward renewables. Instead, it gets huge chunks of its power generation from coal and methane.
July 19, 2021
David R. Eichenthal
A Surprising Potential Swing Vote: Pro-Democracy Republicans
I ultimately decided against running for Congress in a red district. But my research found a way for Democrats to make inroads in such places.
December 18, 2020
Magazine
Rachel Riederer
Is Dolly Parton the Voice of America?
The curious appeal of the country legend in a divided nation
October 10, 2018
Bob Moser
The Fearless Rise of the Black Southern Progressive
How grassroots get-out-the-vote operations are changing the face of Democratic politics in a deep-red bastion—and across the country.
June 22, 2018
Magazine
Alex Shephard
From City Hall to the White House
Why Democrats should take mayors seriously as presidential candidates
September 12, 2017
Magazine
Alan Wolfe
Rules for Radicals
A right-wing economist’s plan to rig democracy for the rich.
March 2, 2016
Steven Cohen
Donald Trump’s march through the South continues with Tennessee and Alabama.
February 9, 2015
Elizabeth Bruenig
Red States' New Tax on the Poor: Mandatory Drug Tests for Welfare Recipients
February 21, 2014
Nora Caplan-Bricker
Some Cities Are Promising Free College to High School Students. Does It Work?
July 8, 2013
Jeff Guo
Reforming Michelle Rhee
Running the show in D.C. didn't work out. Now in Tennessee, she's hoping cash is king.
January 14, 2013
Alec MacGillis
The Democrats' 2016 Contenders Are Betting on Gun Control
January 11, 2013
Molly Redden
Texas Has Created a Costly Roadmap for Defunding Planned Parenthood
December 17, 2012
Alec MacGillis
Gun Politics Can Change. They Have Before.
November 19, 2012
Elizabeth Kneebone
A New Look at How the Tax Code Works for Working Families
November 14, 2012
Chuck Thompson
Go Ahead and Secede, Texas. I Dare You.
October 31, 2012
Nate Cohn
Daily Breakdown: State Polls Show Obama Ahead, National Polls Show A Tight Race
October 19, 2012
Amy Sullivan
The Growing Christian Movement Pushing Back Against Islamophobia
October 16, 2012
Alec MacGillis
Against Our Debate Obsession
October 11, 2012
Amanda Marcotte
A Republican Reveals Too Much About Abortion
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