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Vote LOCAL: It’s Your RIGHT!
As we approach the primary election, I want to take a moment to express the importance of every one of us exercising our right to vote. Since last January, our country has been under the control of an administration that…
Creating History During Black History Month!
With so many heartbreaking things going on, we have some uplifting news to share! In 2026 we as a county party have the most Black American candidates running for office that we’ve ever had! Each candidate has made history within…
Black History Month 2026 in Montgomery County
February 1, 2026: Black Love Poetry Show For those of you who enjoy music, poetry and art, there will be a Black Love Poetry Show at Lyrics Lounge in Clarksville, beginning at 3pm on February 1st. This event is 21+…
Aftyn Behn: a Tennessee Firebrand with National Support
A week ago, former Vice President Kamala Harris was in Nashville for her book tour at the Ryman Auditorium. Like all Americans, and countries around the world, Kamala has been following the current TN7 Special Election. And like the true…
Resources for Soldiers Affected by the Government Shut Down
With our Government currently shut down, soldiers are now forced to depend on food pantries for help. As they brace for the unknown, they are desperately trying to ensure that their families have food in case their next paycheck does not…
Last One Standing
Aftyn Behn wins the Democratic Nomination for TN District 7 On Tuesday, October 7th, Aftyn Behn hosted a watch party for the Primary Election in Clarksville, TN. With her dedicated supporters and campaign team surrounding her, she celebrated a much…
What if Ordinary People Ran Local Government Here in MoCo, TN?
With America currently facing a new crisis daily, have you ever wondered how different life would be if we had average Americans running our local government? What if the people making important decisions on our school boards, City Council, County…
Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: What to Know About Healthcare Impacts in Tennessee
Massive Medicaid cuts have been lingering over Americans since Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” passed on July 4th, 2025. Since then, Republicans repeatedly assured the public that their only concern was fraud, waste and abuse. Cutting Medicare or Medicaid (known as…
Musings on For-Profit Prisons and Immigration Centers in Tennessee
If you have been watching the news lately, or have been on social media, I am almost certain that you have heard about the immigration detention centers that are being built around the U.S. And while there are many ongoing…
School Vouchers & The Privatization of Public Education in Tennessee
Earlier this year, there was a heavy, yet divided buzz surrounding the Education Freedom Act 2025. You may know it as the school voucher program in which the state of Tennessee plans to award 20,000 scholarships for private school vouchers. …
RESOURCES FOR IMMIGRANTS IN TENNESSEE
In the early hours of May 4th 2025, there appeared to be a joint operation between the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) and ICE here in Middle Tennessee. According to activists and individuals who were being detained, between 80 – 100…
HOW TO BOYCOTT OLIGARCHS: LOCAL EDITION
Let’s dive into what shopping as an act of resistance looks like in Montgomery County, Tennessee, where grocery shopping options are somewhat limited.
2025 Guide to Independent Journalists for News that Won’t Give You Anxiety!
A month into the second term of “he who shall not be named,” we’ve experienced a whirlwind of oligarchy combined with rollbacks of much of the progress we have made in this century. The speed of change is meant to…
How to Combat Current Happenings in Washington, D.C.
Politician Washington, DC Tennessee Rep. Mark Green 202-225-2811 931-266-4483 Senator Marsha Blackburn 202-224-3344 629-800-6600 Senator Bill Haggerty 202-224-4944 615-736-5129
We used to vote Republican. Here’s why we changed our minds.
By Jessica Johnston People align with political parties for various reasons when they vote. Voting “down ballot” for Republican or Democrat candidates serves as a shorthand for choosing individuals who represent the values and policies they prioritize. Some people consistently…
