“Her March to Democracy … Stories Along the National Votes for Women Trail” has launched with the first 10 episodes on all streaming platforms and the hosting site.
Read MoreWe are a blue dot in a sea of Red Tennessee. Future901 has helped solidify Shelby County’s Democratic bona fides, but we recognized early on the need to expand beyond 2 or 3 strong Blue counties to move Democratic Tennessee back into the mainstream.
Read MoreFuture901 is excited to endorse Gabby Salinas in the District 96 primary. Representative Dwayne Thompson is retiring from the legislature and has endorsed Gabby to replace him and carry on his work. Gabby needs our help for the primary on August 1st.
Read MoreMark White accidentally swallowed his dog whistle with his latest piece in the Daily Memphian. Claiming there is a “disease of undisciplined youth” in Memphis highlights a fundamental issue within our legislature. Tennessee Republicans have overlooked the core responsibility of their positions.
Read MoreBefore an earthquake, massive amounts of pressure build up over the span of years. When the pressure becomes too great it overcomes the natural friction of the tectonic plates holding things in place. What happens next varies - sometimes it just jostles the furniture; other times, it will make the Mississippi run backwards and permanently alter the landscape.
Read MoreIf there were a good idea for the Coliseum out there, why hasn't it come forward by now? It’s a fair question. The mayor said, "We tried hard to find a use for the Coliseum." I don't believe it. Good ideas have come forward, but they’ve been ignored and discouraged from ever going anywhere.
Read MoreFuture901 participated in two recent events. On February 10th we held a successful fundraiser at the home of Don Donati. It was a combination of thanking our recurring donors and a fundraising event to start building our coffers for next year. Attendees enjoyed hearing from Robert Donati who spoke about Future901’s successes in Shelby County over the last year and how we plan to spread our model for electing progressives to targeted areas in West Tennessee.
Read MoreLast year, Memphis voters correctly chose not to extend term limits for mayor and city council. Like council super-districts, there is no runoff for mayor. On the one hand, this is good because runoffs typically have extremely low turnouts and are a waste of taxpayer dollars. On the other hand, no runoff is bad because a candidate can win an election by a plurality with a very small percentage of the vote. D.A. Steve Mulroy and I, along with many others, attempted to change this through instant runoff voting, which Memphis voters approved twice.
Read MoreAfter running a thorough and transparent process, the DNC Rules & Bylaws Committee (RBC) approved a primary calendar that “strengthens our party and reflects our values,” according to DNC Chair Jamie Harrison. During the RBC meeting in December, members considered and approved a proposed early window package providing for the first 2024 Primary to be…
Read MoreMemphis’s newest monument is a testament to the years suffragists fought to win the right to vote, as well as their ongoing impact. The story of uncovering Tennessee’s suffragists’ history, documenting their struggles, and educating people about their legacies has also taken decades to accomplish. StoryBoard’s Caroline Carrico interviewed Paula Casey, chair of the Memphis Suffrage Monument committee, about Tennessee’s role in the fight for the Nineteenth Amendment, the process of uncovering and memorializing this history throughout the state, and the new Equality Trailblazers monument…
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