Today, efforts to privatize the VA threaten the very existence of the nation’s largest health care system. The VHA is the only socialized medicine system—albeit one that serves a small slice of the American population.
A democracy should want every eligible person to vote. Given the attack on voting rights, including the attack on the mail in ballot, working class people may find it difficult to vote. The right to vote belongs to the American people, not parties.
A data center next to the Nashville Zoo introduces unnecessary risks. Nashville should prioritize land uses that enhances the community, protects the environment and preserves the unique character of the area surrounding the zoo.
Journalist John Rushing accepts the award for "Outstanding War or Violence Conflict Coverage" at the 2026 News Emmys for the Al Jazeera film "Kids Under Fire" with a powerful speech dedicated to the journalists killed by Israel in Gaza.
