First up is HB1078/SB891. Called the “Policing for Profit” bill, it intends to curb the ability of local police departments to seize the property of those merely suspected of having committed a crime and selling it with law enforcement keeping the money. The summary of the bill provides an excellent rundown of what will be [...]
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There is a tragic, toxic feud taking place in Tennessee between some grassroots activists and the Legislature. Part of the tragedy is what it means for grassroots relating to legislators moving forward. The grassroots don’t like the way legislators are acting. Equally tragic is what it will mean for legislators relating to grassroots moving forward. [...]
Yesterday, after weeks of OWS occupying Nashville, TN’s Legislative Plaza (LP), Gov. Bill Haslam announced a curfew. It was posted and protestors had the chance to leave. Those who did not were cited and removed. Critics say this violated their 1st Amendment Rights to speak and to assemble. I respectfully disagree. I believe what OWS [...]
