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Editor, Tennessee Lookout. Nonprofit news outlet holding the powerful accountable. Publish the news and raise hell. https://tennesseelookout.com/

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Not sure I remember enough! πŸ₯΄

29.11.2025 03:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Gurl. Working on a book.

29.11.2025 03:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I should probably write it myself cause I don't want anyone to sugarcoat my wild life. I want it all out there for the records.

29.11.2025 03:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That's perfect. I literally just told my best friend over dinner he is responsible for making it so. You are backup.

29.11.2025 03:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

AP Style says "died" and the increasing use of "passed" or "passed away" makes me irrationally ill-tempered.

28.11.2025 23:36 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

When I die, my obituary better say that I "died," because if it says "passed away" I am passing right the hell back to haunt the writer

28.11.2025 23:32 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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National Guard shooting suspect to face murder charge β€’ Tennessee Lookout The man who allegedly shot two National Guard members in Washington, DC, earlier this week will be charged with first-degree murder.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced Friday it has charged the man who allegedly shot two National Guard members earlier this week with first-degree murder after one of the soldiers died as a result of her injuries.

28.11.2025 21:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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One of the National Guard members shot in attack in D.C. has died, Trump says β€’ Tennessee Lookout West Virginia National Guard member U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, one of the victims of a shooting near the White House, died Thursday.

West Virginia National Guard member U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, one of the victims of a shooting near the White House, died Thursday, President Donald Trump said Thursday. From @ashleymurray.bsky.social,

28.11.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œEmbarrassing” and β€œhorrifying”: CDC workers describe the new vaccines and autism page "The best way I can put it is it feels like we're on a hijacked airplane."

New from me: I talked to CDC staffers about the new vaccines and autism page. They said things like:

β€œThe best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”

β€œI think people are starting to see that we can’t fulfill our mission here.”

21.11.2025 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1632    πŸ” 771    πŸ’¬ 35    πŸ“Œ 49

I'm in Franklin. Just saying.

27.11.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Farmworkers sue over Trump’s low wages for foreign guest workers β€’ Tennessee Lookout A California union and farmworkers from around the U.S. are suing to stop new federal guidelines cutting wages for temporary foreign agriculture workers.

A California union and a group of farmworkers from around the country are suing to stop new, lower-wage federal guidelines that save money for farmers but cut pay for temporary foreign agriculture workers β€” hurting local laborers as a result, the suit alleges. From @stateline.org.

27.11.2025 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An unforgettable Thanksgiving with Tennessee's Angry Grandmother β€’ Tennessee Lookout Columnist Saralee Terry Woods thought her East Tennessee Republican mother liked her Nashville Democratic husband - until Thanksgiving.

Commentary: Political differences at the table lead to suspicion of the side dishes, writes columnist @angrygransaralee.bsky.social

27.11.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Among the things I am grateful for is my dream job with @tennesseelookout.com, the team I work with and our supporters from in Tennessee and beyond.

27.11.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Any time I hear someone throw the word 'hack,' I think: Well big boy, what have you accomplished?

27.11.2025 05:19 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Omaha still pushing for state incentive to help build sports facilities, despite Pillen headwinds β€’ Nebraska Examiner Omaha pushes for state incentive to help build sports facilities, despite headwinds from Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen.

ICYMI: Omaha city officials are taking steps to unlock a state incentive to help pay for two multimillion-dollar sports complexes, touting the public value of the projects. But Gov. Jim Pillen stands opposed.

From Cindy Gonzalez:

27.11.2025 00:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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26.11.2025 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Two National Guard members from West Virginia shot in Washington, D.C. β€’ Tennessee Lookout Two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot Wednesday afternoon near the White House in Washington, D.C., officials confirmed.

Two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot Wednesday afternoon near the White House in Washington, D.C., officials confirmed. The suspect, who was also shot and is in custody with non-life threatening injuries, reports @jennifershutt.bsky.social and @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social.

26.11.2025 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I don't know, but his name is on a bar here -- a bar notorious for the incident in which a drunk man, irate upon being ejected, removed his colostomy bag and swung it overhead in the crowded venue.

26.11.2025 22:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Man, the stakes in this Tennessee Congressional District 7 are really jacking up: I just saw an ad for Republican nominee Matt Van Epps with Kid Rock.
www.facebook.com/share/r/1GU7...

26.11.2025 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

In a news conference, officials said the Guards members are in critical condition

26.11.2025 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Now this update:: We are now receiving conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members and will provide additional updates once we receive more complete information.

26.11.2025 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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Commentary from John Cole Toons: Giving thanks. Nearly $7 million has poured into the special election for the 7th Congressional District, both for Democrat Aftyn Behn and Republican Matt Van Epps.

26.11.2025 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Federal officials launch crime hotline for Memphis public housing residents β€’ Tennessee Lookout Federal officials announced a new crime hotline for residents of Memphis public housing Monday, the latest facet of a federal task force.

Federal officials announced a new crime hotline for residents of Memphis public housing Monday, the latest facet of a task force that deployed federal and state law enforcement in the city starting in early October. @cstephenson.bsky.social reports for @tennesseelookout.com.

26.11.2025 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ah. Noon in the WC.

26.11.2025 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Did polls not close at noon?

26.11.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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In a divided Tennessee, Dollywood - and Dolly - shows us who we could be β€’ Tennessee Lookout The next governor should strive to unite Tennesseans in the way only state icon Dolly Parton - and Dollywood - does.

In a divided Tennessee, Dollywood – and Dolly – shows us who we could be, writes commentator Eric Patton tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/26/i...

26.11.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Feds move to vacate prison orders, judgments on Casada, Cothren β€’ Tennessee Lookout Despite spending six years investigating and prosecuting former House Speaker Glen Casada and his ex-chief of staff on corruption charges, the U.S. Department of Justice requested their convictions an...

Feds move to vacate prison orders, judgments on former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his one-time aide Cade Cothren tennesseelookout.com/briefs/feds-...

26.11.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Federal officials launch crime hotline for Memphis public housing residents β€’ Tennessee Lookout Federal officials announced a new crime hotline for residents of Memphis public housing Monday, the latest facet of a federal task force.

Memphis Safe Task Force announces a new crime hotline to take reports of β€œcriminals, illegal aliens, sex offenders, human traffickers and those guilty of gang activity, drug distribution and fraud.” in public housing. @cstephenson.bsky.social

tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/26/f...

26.11.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tennessee 7th District 2025 Special Election Poll: Republican Van Epps and Democrat Behn Locked In Tight Race - Emerson Polling Voters Split on Trump’s Job Performance as Economic Issues Top Voters’ Concerns A new Emerson…Full Release & Results

An Emerson College/The Hill poll puts only a 2% gap between Democratic nominee, Rep. Aftyn Behn, and Republican Matt Van Epps less than one week before a special election in Tennessee Congressional District 7.

26.11.2025 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Man, I'm watching Ken Burns's Revolutionary War documentary and I have never felt like a bigger wuss than listening to the description of the Battle of Trenton: sleet, snow, thousands of men, horses and artillery crossing a frozen river.

26.11.2025 05:07 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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