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John Cole’s Tennessee: Throwing the book at ’em
On Tuesday, former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his ex-aide Cade Cothren were arrested by the FBI and indicted on 20-counts involving bribery, theft from programs receiving federal funds, kickbacks, conspiracy to commit money laundering and other charges. The indictments follow that of former Rep. Robin Smith, who was indicted in March and resigned from […]
John Cole’s Tennessee: Turning back time
In less than 24 hours, Tennessee’s “trigger law” will go into effect, making all abortions illegal for the first time in 50 years — with no exceptions written into the law to save the life of a mother.
John Cole’s Tennessee: Pork project
A 2018 Grainger County slaughterhouse raid has resulted in several lawsuits against federal agencies for the alleged mistreatment — including physical abuse — of immigrant workers. Editorial cartoonist John Cole offers his take.
John Cole’s Tennessee: “And now, for my latest statement. . . “
The ‘silly season’ in politics has arrived, when candidates pull out all the stops before the primary election to woo voters and direct attention away from their opponents. In the case of Maury County Mayor Andy Ogles, who is also running for Congress in the 5th Congressional District, that meant posting a video of himself […]