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Chris Yard

Chris Yard

Chris Yard is a native of Memphis, an activist, and pre-law student at the University of Tennessee. His work focuses on establishing justice for marginalized groups in the state.

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A measure before Congress could streamline healthcare costs for users. (Photo: John Partipilo)

SITE Act would save Tennesseans healthcare costs

By: - November 29, 2023

Tennessee is an exceptional place in which to grow up, start a career,  raise a family or  expand a business. More and more people are recognizing the appeal of the Volunteer State, as in 2022 we saw the largest one-year population increase in over 15 years. As they say, we must be doing something right. But amidst […]

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Keep arbitration an option for older Americans

By: - September 20, 2023

Thanks to the arbitration process in Tennessee, countless employees have negotiated reasonable settlements with businesses regarding many types of  disputes. As a student at the University of Tennessee studying this very issue, I know that this system has proven to be an efficient process that saves everyone thousands of dollars and wastes little time. Still, […]