James Raines
LATEST ARTICLES BY James Raines
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Coming out is still risky in Tennessee
July 23, 2012For many workers in Tennessee, reporting a case of discrimination based on sexual orientation would seriously risk their personal safety.
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Memphis: Project Homeless event draws 1,200
July 17, 2012Organized by the Community Alliance for the Homeless, and part of the city and county plans to end homelessness, the event brought together over 825 volunteers and 1,200 people seeking services.
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Going to church to fight wage theft
July 16, 2012Kordsmeier visited different congregations as part of an effort to build a coalition of "unions, churches, and community groups" to stand against wage theft.
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Memphis Bus Riders Union rolls into summer
June 25, 2012The Memphis Bus Riders Union was created to "raise the level of service provided by the public transit system as well as ensuring greater accountability over policies and practices."
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Library closing plan will shut people out
June 4, 2012If the mayor's budget is approved, it will reduce Memphians' library access by nearly 25 percent.
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There is HOPE for Memphis homeless
May 25, 2012The Shelby County Commission, in a 9 to 1 vote, agreed to provide $450,000 to help fund programs and housing for people currently experiencing homelessness.
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Occupy Memphis rallies for Zuccotti
November 15, 2011In response to the unprovoked attack by the NYPD on peaceful protesters and the liquidation of the OWS encampment at Zuccotti Park, Occupy Memphis called an emergency General Assembly.
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Tennessee Gov. Haslam cuts budget short
November 3, 2011Considering the many cuts found in the Governor's budget, some wonder why he continues to spend public funds by ordering the arrest of peaceful protesters at Occupy Nashville
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