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Memphis, Musk and the Mississippi Delta
In this April monthly newsletter, I reflect on why the oligarchs are eyeing the South, details for upcoming events, including a REAL ID town hall and a…
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Black Women Deserve Better Than a Busted State Budget
It's budget season in Tennessee, which is my time to ✨ shine ✨ . We're getting gaslit about federal funding cuts while GOP leadership funds $101,330…
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Tennessee Budget Basics
Casey, Rep. Behn's social work intern, digs into the 2025 state budget and its timeline for passage (infographic below).
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Casey Pestona

March 2025

Pot for Potholes Explainer
Senator Heidi Campbell and I discuss our Pot for Potholes bill which would legalize marijuana and use the funding to fill potholes.
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Senator Heidi Campbell
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Hijacking Tactics (Not Values) from the Far-Right
In this March monthly newsletter, take a few tips from Andrew Breitbart, who, long before Trump, understood the assignment: win the culture and politics…
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Blow up your TV and Get Local
Turn off MSNBC, get offline and channel John Prine. There are many local actions you can take to challenge authoritarianism in Tennessee. Get visible…
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February 2025

Legalize Pot Hole Repairs
After being a guest on conservative talk radio this week, I'm ready to throw some elbows and ready to take on February. Check out my monthly newsletter…
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Pink Chair Playback & Preview [Episode 2]
Watch now | A segment where Rep. Aftyn Behn records a video from the elusive "pink chair" in her office and provides a playback and preview of her week…
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The world isn't ending...our old systems are.
The Roman empire's collapse can teach us a lot in this moment. History shows that change doesn’t come from the top down... it starts when people decide…
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Pink Chair Playback & Preview [Episode 1]
Watch now | A new segment where Rep. Aftyn Behn records a video from the elusive "pink chair" in her office and provides a playback and preview of her…
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Rep. Aftyn Behn
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January 2025

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