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"Look on those people with compassion. Listen to their stories and believe them."
When all is said and done, humans are at the heart of the issue when it comes to immigration. Hearing someone's story and believing it can be the first step toward empathy.
It's hard to cut through the partisan noise during a presidential election year, but @jbopdycke of @openprimaryusa breaks down the importance of involving ALL voters in the primaries.
"...these primaries were meant for we the people but they've been hijacked by the parties."
What does a fully open, non-partisan-run primary look like? Glad you asked.
"It's no longer based on party; it's based on popularity. The most popular candidates move forward." - John Opdeycke, President of @OpenPrimaryUSA @jbopdycke
John Opdycke from @OpenPrimaryUSA discusses the purpose of a confusingly worded sign posted at the polls in Tennessee.
"The thing that's so insidious about it (the sign) is that it's like giving someone a beating without leaving any marks." - @johnopdycke, President of OP.
Chloe Akers from The Best of Tennessee discusses the trigger ban legislation on abortion in Tennessee.
"I knew instantly that this law was poorly drafted....and would cause serious concerns for women and doctors that had nothing to do with the ideology of abortion."
Early voting for the August 1 primaries in Tennessee begins today.
Visit bestoftn.us for more data regarding the importance of voting in primary elections.
#vote #govote #earlyvoting #openprimary #openprimarystate #openprimaries
Marco and The Fish talk about the athleticism of @KentuckyMBB and new @HoustonRockets guard Reed Sheppard.
Full episode on YouTube at Walker Talks Radio.
#nba #nbadraft2024 #Houston #kentuckybasketball #houstonrockets
Chloe Akers on the lack of complexity the two-party system has created around issues that are extremely nuanced.
"We have a framework of politics that is so divisive that it precludes any complexity. And I think what we realize as human beings is we are all complex."
Chloe Akers of The Best of Tennessee discusses the need for more women to be involved in politics.
"I think women, in particular, are very capable of balancing the complexities of life."
The full episode with Chloe Akers drops on Friday, July 12.
What would happen if more voters voted in primary elections? Increased competition between candidates and more common-sense legislation.
"Lawmakers would feel empowered to move to the middle because the middle moved to them."
Chloe Akers from The Best of Tennessee discusses the importance of mobilizing more voters during the primary elections.
Early primary voting in Tennessee begins on Friday, July 12. Tennessee is an open primary state.
The full conversation with Chloe Akers airs on Friday, July 12
As the lack of affordable housing grows, so does homelessness. Chuck names two big players in the real estate game: Blackrock and Vanguard.
The full episode, which discusses the SCOTUS public camping ruling and includes much local talk on the homeless shelter, airs today.