Elections

Analysis on local, state, and national races

Politics

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Failure to File Easy Disclosure Reveals Hard Truth about Transparency

Apr 17, 2026

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2 min read

Failure to File Easy Disclosure Reveals Hard Truth about Transparency

Smiley, Lowery, and Collins should file their reports to cultivate trust

Mike Carpenter

Politics

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Young Pragmatism has an Old Problem

Mar 20, 2026

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6 min read

Young Pragmatism has an Old Problem

Memphis Mayor winning the policy game but could lose the political one

Mike Carpenter

Politics

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3 Urgent Questions for John DeBerry

Mar 12, 2026

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5 min read

3 Urgent Questions for John DeBerry

DeBerry is carrying the GOP flag, but is he loyal to its leader?

Mike Carpenter