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4 Ways the Memphis Safe Task Force Lacks Transparency

Jun 12, 2026

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2 min read

4 Ways the Memphis Safe Task Force Lacks Transparency

Measuring the true impact of the operation requires more detailed data

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

MSCS

+5

DeBerry Partially Answers Urgent Questions. New Questions Arise.

Jun 5, 2026

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2 min read

DeBerry Partially Answers Urgent Questions. New Questions Arise.

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

MSCS

+5

What I got Right. What I got Wrong.

May 29, 2026

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5 min read

What I got Right. What I got Wrong.

Update on 7 Predictions for the MSCS Takeover

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+6

Two Offices are Better than One

May 29, 2026

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3 min read

Two Offices are Better than One

Haphazard redistricting leads politicians to seek two offices at once

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+2

Delay of Carruthers Execution Not an Act of Mercy

May 22, 2026

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3 min read

Delay of Carruthers Execution Not an Act of Mercy

Governor Lee's Decision is about Preserving the State's Death Penalty

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+2

The Budget Dance Begins

May 15, 2026

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2 min read

The Budget Dance Begins

County Mayor Lee Harris Presents His Final Budget

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+3

The Indefatigable Henri Brooks

May 8, 2026

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3 min read

The Indefatigable Henri Brooks

Before the Tennessee 3, there was Henri

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+4

Shelby County Primary Elections

May 8, 2026

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3 min read

Shelby County Primary Elections

Lowery, Buckner, Hall winners, Feagins Flunks Out

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+6

4 Observations from Tennessee’s Redistricting Vote

May 8, 2026

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3 min read

4 Observations from Tennessee’s Redistricting Vote

What You May Have Missed

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+3

Appeals Court Leaves Guard Questions Unsettled

May 1, 2026

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2 min read

Appeals Court Leaves Guard Questions Unsettled

A short-term legal win could have long-term consequences

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+4

Two Things Can Be True at Once

May 1, 2026

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2 min read

Two Things Can Be True at Once

Blackburn Calls for Gerrymander of 9th Congressional District

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

MSCS

+6

Accountability for Thee, Not for Me

Apr 24, 2026

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2 min read

Accountability for Thee, Not for Me

Memphis Schools Get Takeover, Private Schools Absolved from State Testing

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

MSCS

+3

7 Predictions about the MSCS Takeover

Apr 24, 2026

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4 min read

7 Predictions about the MSCS Takeover

9-member board of managers with oversight authority to be appointed soon.

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+2

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
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+4

Omitting the ‘Local’ in Local Control

Apr 17, 2026

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4 min read

Omitting the ‘Local’ in Local Control

Supermajority usurps local decision-making

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+4

Mulroy Derangement Syndrome

Apr 10, 2026

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7 min read

Mulroy Derangement Syndrome

Condition Makes Memphis Less Safe

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+4

3 Takeaways for No Kings Memphis

Apr 3, 2026

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6 min read

3 Takeaways for No Kings Memphis

Good reasons for the Mayor's investigation

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

MSCS

+4

7 Truths about the MSCS Audit

Apr 3, 2026

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6 min read

7 Truths about the MSCS Audit

Hyperbole overshadows real issues

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+2

Memphis Always Mattered

Mar 27, 2026

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6 min read

Memphis Always Mattered

Problems Don't Define City

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+4

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
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+3

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
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+2

7 Reasons Iran War Not 'Very Complete'

Mar 12, 2026

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5 min read

7 Reasons Iran War Not 'Very Complete'

Whether or not 'boots on the ground,' U.S. military engagement could be for the long haul

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

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