AltWeeklies Wire
The Priorities of Outrage: Guns Before Butternew
The tragedy that unfolded in Newtown is the kind of regularly occurring horror that our modern-day 24-hour media apparatus exists to exploit. But when it comes to the systemic, glacial destruction of the lives of millions of Americans in the ongoing farce that is a war on poor people, the story that needs to be told isn't.
Nashville Scene |
Jonathan Meador |
12-18-2012 |
Policy Issues
Have Gun, Will Litigatenew
Proposed legislation would create a protected class in the workplace — gun owners.
Nashville Scene |
Jonathan Meador |
04-26-2012 |
Policy Issues
Despite a Spate of Murders, the Tennessee Legislature Rushes to Liberalize Gun Lawsnew
Less than 24 hours after an Alabama killing spree, Tennessee's House Judiciary Committee passed a bill allowing handgun permit holders to ride around with loaded rifles and shotguns in their vehicles.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
03-20-2009 |
Policy Issues
Tags: gun control, Tennessee
If Not for a Special Election, English Only Would Have Prevailed in Nashvillenew
It's heartening that the Nashville's progressives seem able to stop daydreaming about love and harmony long enough to run an effective campaign. But not by any stretch is this the dawning of a new day or a crippling blow to intolerance in our city.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
01-30-2009 |
Policy Issues
Outlawing the Poornew
Nashville's new class war pits the down-and-out against up-and-comers and their powerful allies.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
02-22-2008 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Even Lunatics Can Get Firearms in Tennesseenew
The dangerously mentally ill can buy guns in Tennessee in violation of federal law -- no questions asked -- because the state doesn't send their names to the FBI national instant background check system.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
05-18-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
