Not Fair, Not Helpful, Not Reform, Not Relief – Legislative Update, Friday, February 1, 2013
February 1, 2013 by Mary Mancini
Filed under Civil Justice, Consumer Protections, Economic Justice, Environment, Fair Elections, Healthcare, Recent Blog Posts, Workers Rights
TENNESSEE CITIZEN ACTION LEGISLATIVE UPDATE - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2013 THEY’RE BAAAAAAAAACK…The Tennessee State Legislature started back in earnest this week, kicked off by Governor Bill Haslam’s State of the State address on Monday night. And while we’re all smacking our foreheads and working hard to fight back against the antics of certain state senator from Knoxville (Will someone please tell him [...]
Coalition Supports Bill Filed to Repeal TN Photo ID to Vote Law
October 20, 2011 by Mary Mancini
Filed under Fair Elections, Recent Blog Posts
The No Barriers to the Ballot Coalition of Tennessee, the coalition of organizations behind the state-wide petition drive to repeal the government-issued photo ID to vote mandate, will support the bill filed by Tennessee Senate and House Democrats yesterday that, if passed, will repeal the law that could disenfranchise thousands of Tennesseans. Sign the petition [...]
What’s Next? Roots Camp Tennessee
November 15, 2010 by Mary Mancini
Filed under Recent Blog Posts
On Saturday, November 20, 2010, Tennessee will host it’s first RootsCamp, hosted by the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center in Memphis, to discuss the successes and challenges facing progressive organizers. This event is free and open to anyone – campaigners, issue organizers, volunteers, and community leaders. Since 2006, the New Organizing Institute has hosted RootsCamp, [...]
