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We're not a drug, but we sound like one. (Photo: Mint Images/Getty

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Commentary: Vocabulary words work as political drugs

Mark Harmon - August 3, 2020

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - JULY 15: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee gives the command to start engines prior to the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on July 15, 2020 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

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Commentary: TN Courts to Address Racial Bias? Start with Abu

Sekou Franklin - July 22, 2020

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 19, 2016: Congressman/Civil Rights Icon John Lewis views for the first time images and his arrest record for leading a nonviolent sit-in at Nashville's segregated lunch counters, March 5, 1963. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

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Column: They shall not pass this way again

Holly McCall - July 20, 2020

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Commentary: What the prenatal care bill means for incarcerated pregnant Tennesseans.

Nina Gurak - July 20, 2020

A mural of Freedom Riders painted by artist Michael Cooper on Jefferson Street, just under I-40. (Photo: Theron Corse/NashvillePublicArt.com)

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Commentary: “A tourniquet of concrete”

Campbell Haynes - July 13, 2020

Butch Eley, commissioner, Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, leads Thursday's meeting of the Tennessee Capitol Commission. (Photo: Tennessee Capitol Commission video)

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Commentary: Forrest debate has wasted time, marred Tennessee’s reputation

Holly McCall - July 10, 2020

A screenshot of GOP Senate candidate Bill Hagerty's twitter feed. (Photo: Twitter)

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Commentary: It’s time to reallocate law enforcement resources

Daron Hall - July 6, 2020

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Living conditions at Tennessee drive-through safari raise red flags

August 3, 2020

Renato Soto. (Photo: John Partipilo for the Tennessee Lookout)

Living Treasures: The Craftsman and the Change Agent

August 3, 2020

Commentary: Vocabulary words work as political drugs

Commentary August 3, 2020

Hamilton County to invest in high-speed internet for 28,000 public school students

COVID-19 Anita Wadhwani - July 29, 2020

Hargett to U.S. Senate: Georgia cat’s application to vote proof of voter fraud

Civil Rights Holly McCall - July 23, 2020

Nashville-based HCA reports $1 billion in profits in second quarter of this year

COVID-19 Anita Wadhwani - July 22, 2020

Nashville lawsuits target unsolicited robocalls in recall effort

Politics Nate Rau - July 20, 2020

Poll: Majority of Tennesseans more likely to vote for candidate supporting background checks

Politics Holly McCall - July 20, 2020

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In the new @Jpartipilo series, Living Treasures, Partipilo offers portraits of the Tennesseans who make our culture rich through art, politics and civic engagement. First up: @RenataSotoTN and @ManuelCouture. https://t.co/ZU0XwChgEz

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You know those TV commercials for pharmaceuticals with the made up names? Knoxville columnist Mark Harmon says there are plenty of real words that sound like pharmaceuticals and describe politicians' behavior. https://t.co/Lq2KCiHVU1

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Tennessee Tiger King?! Not exactly - but the Tennessee Animal Safari in West Tennessee has wounded animals on display, empty water troughs and broken fences. @AbbyLeeHood and @mort713 road tripped to check it out.https://t.co/ZaA3Y6LeM6

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Hamilton County to invest in high-speed internet for 28,000 public school students

Hargett to U.S. Senate: Georgia cat’s application to vote proof of voter fraud

Nashville-based HCA reports $1 billion in profits in second quarter of this year

Nashville lawsuits target unsolicited robocalls in recall effort

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