Rally for Trayvon Martin held in Nashville

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Held in front of U.S. Federal Building on Broadway on July 20, 2013

photos: Jonathan Jackson and Wanda Clay

Oliver proposes ban on corporate spending in Tennessee elections

State Sen. Charlane Oliver is introducing the Restore Power to the People Act, a proposal to ban corporate spending in Tennessee elections. Citing extensive campaign

Bridge named for late state Rep. Bill Beck

State and local leaders gathered in Madison to dedicate the new Representative Carson W. “Bill” Beck Memorial Bridge, honoring the late Tennessee lawmaker’s decade of

Property tax relief sign-up continues Friday in Goodlettsville

Older and disabled homeowners in Davidson and Sumner counties can get in‑person help applying for Property Tax Relief and Tax Freeze programs on Friday at

Whistleblower allegations raise concerns over naturalized voters ahead of midterm

A whistleblower alleges that federal immigration officers were directed to investigate voter records using unreliable data, raising concerns for naturalized citizens ahead of the midterm

Despite fair housing victories in court, advocates warn of funding cuts

Despite a court ruling preserving current Fair Housing Initiatives Program funding, advocates warn that HUD’s proposed budget cuts threaten community-based organizations that investigate discrimination. With