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An Educated Electorate

By Amanda Haggard | July 3, 2024

A Tennessee think tank looks to provide information in a low-voter-participation state

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Remembering Rev. James Lawson, beloved activist and organizer

By D. J. Hudson | June 18, 2024

Organizer D. J. Hudson writes a letter to Lawson in the wake of his passing.

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Longtime Contributor vendor John Parker will be remembered for his laughter, courage and voice

By Linda Bailey | May 10, 2024

John Robert “Bobby” Parker passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024. He was 76 years old.

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Where Tennessee lawmakers landed on vouchers, guns,AI and other education issues in 2024

By Marta W. Aldrich | May 8, 2024

Tennessee’s legislature is done for the year after a session marked by political infighting and emotional debates.

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Open Table Nashville raises over $20,000 in one-mile walk fundraiser

By Justin Wagner | May 1, 2024

The magnitude of that travel over time — and the toll it takes on our homeless community — is exactly what Open Table Nashville hoped to convey this March.

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Report says babies and young children most affected by microplastics

By Amanda Haggard | April 24, 2024

Babies and children are the most vulnerable to microplastics in the environment, according to a report from EARTHDAY.ORG.

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Grants Pass v Johson: Illegal to sleep in America

By India Pungarcher | April 10, 2024

On April 22, our country’s highest court will take verbal arguments on the most significant court case to affect homelessness in 40 years, Grants Pass v Johnson.

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Staff and Volunteers Remember ‘Contributor’ Vendor Brent Bidwell

By editorial | April 3, 2024

Longtime Contributor vendor Brent Bidwell passed away earlier this month

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Cover image of the current issue of The Contributor featuring an illustration of flowers, candles, and two people comforting each other in the palm of a large hand.

Preventing Maternal Deaths

By Judith Tackett | March 27, 2024

Most deaths among pregnant women are preventable. Should Nashville implement a vision zero plan?

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Tennessee universal school voucher bill clears two more legislative hurdles after contentious debate

By Marta W. Aldrich | March 13, 2024

The legislation — the most ambitious and controversial education plan of Lee’s five-plus years in office — passed 7-1.

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