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Opinion: Protecting affordable housing for people with disabilities

opinion@dailymemphian.com (Earle Schwarz) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:00:13 -0500

“People with disabilities are entitled to lead fulfilled, enriched lives. But an affordable house alone cannot sustain community living when a person also needs daily support.”

Calkins Podcast: Hot start by Grizzlies, a sex therapist on breast cancer and SpaceXAI has jobs for you

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:09 -0500

The Grizzlies and Tigers both had surprising, big weeks. Geoff Calkins talks about it with John Martin. Calkins then talks with local sex therapist Jennifer Valli about her own breast cancer diagnosis. And author Charles Fishman shares his thoughts about SpaceXAI.

Opinion: Blackburn’s video was silly. The reaction was even sillier.

covington.john@gmail.com (John Covington) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:07 -0500

“Blackburn’s critics turned a campaign joke into a racial indictment — and treated their outrage as evidence.”

Echols: Garage Adidas and the fragrance of Jesus

candaceecholswrites@gmail.com (Candace Echols) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:04:18 -0500

“I may be on an island with this one, but I would even go so far as to say everybody has their own fragrance. If you stick around someone else’s house long enough, their scent will stay with you for a while.”

Opinion: 'No map drawn for political purposes can change who we are'

morriss@churchhealth.org (G. Scott Morris) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:00:02 -0500

“Lines have been drawn across neighborhoods, separating people who share streets, schools, churches and hopes for their children. But we are still one Memphis. And when the election is over, we will still be neighbors.”

Opinion: Can life be reduced to a suitcase?

rmaxey@dailymemphian.com (Ron Maxey) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:00:02 -0500

“Try packing a suitcase and see what life lessons we can learn from it. Be discerning in what to put in and what to leave out.”

Opinion: Amendment 1 will build safer communities for Tennessee families

opinion@dailymemphian.com (Kevin Vaughan) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:27:47 -0500

“When dangerous offenders are released on bond and commit more crimes, innocent Tennesseans pay the price. If Amendment 1 passes in November, judges in our community and statewide will have the authority they need to keep violent offenders in custody.”

Opinion: Amendment 1 would surrender Tennessee’s 230-year right to bail

Sen.Raumesh.Akbari@capitol.tn.gov (Raumesh Akbari) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:27:18 -0500

“Amendment 1 would change that balance by allowing people to be detained without bail based solely on an accusation, before a jury has heard the evidence. The question before voters on Nov. 3 is whether we are willing to surrender a constitutional protection that has stood for 230 years.”

Opinion: FedEx Cares and American Red Cross to raise smoke alarm awareness

opinion@dailymemphian.com (William Bronson) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:00:03 -0500

“Home fires are the nation’s most frequent disaster, impacting far more people than hurricanes, floods or tornadoes. These emergencies can devastate a family in a matter of minutes, destroying homes, cherished possessions and, in the worst cases, taking lives.”

Memphis Movies This Week: Oscar-winning Brit actresses, ‘Everything’ expands

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:06:02 -0500

Oscar-winning British actresses in high-concept new films. It’s an accidental theme of sorts at the movies this week.

Opinion: Councilman Spinosa says ‘Memphis has been given a false choice on data centers. There’s a better way.’

opinion@dailymemphian.com (Philip Spinosa Jr.) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:00 -0500

“On AI, Memphis does not have to choose between protecting residents and welcoming investment. We can write tougher rules, make developers pay their way and still compete for the billions of dollars pouring into this industry.”

Calkins: Pete Pranica and Brevin Knight have thoughts on the Grizzlies season. And what's up with the lease?

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:40:52 -0500

It’s the start of another Grizzlies season! Pete Pranica and Brevin Knight have big thoughts. But what’s up with the lease, anyway? All that is on “The Geoff Calkins Podcast.”

Opinion: Why are we still talking about the same breast cancer disparities?

editor@dailymemphian.com (Leighanne Soden) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:00:10 -0500

“I love Memphis. But loving this city doesn’t mean staying quiet about where we’re failing. Women living miles from excellent cancer care can struggle to get a mammogram, afford follow-up testing or find a ride to treatment. We should be embarrassed.”

Opinion: Grandchildren are truly one of God’s best ideas.

rabbig@timemphis.org (Micah Greenstein) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:14:09 -0500

“Most of us eventually discover that our personal fulfillment is not the result of material wealth or presents. Personal fulfillment is an accumulation of priceless blessings like family and friends, good health, patience, perseverance, courage, faith in oneself, and service to others.”

Opinion: Covington on protests and ‘the politics of spectacle’

covington.john@gmail.com (John Covington) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:02 -0500

“A public meeting belongs to the whole community. Being loud does not make you right, being angry does not make you righteous, and neither gives you the right to silence everyone else.”

Echols: 'Top Five Moments I Was Glad to Be a Memphian'

candaceecholswrites@gmail.com (Candace Echols) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:10:50 -0500

“For me, a regular mom with nothing to prove, just coming up with Top Five List topics sounded like fun.”

Opinion: Memphis could become a spring break destination for LGBTQ families

opinion@dailymemphian.com (Mark Jones) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:21:32 -0500

“What if we made a concerted effort to welcome LGBTQ families from across the country? It’s an opportunity worth pursuing, particularly as Memphis faces challenges to some of its traditional tourism draws.”

Opinion: Financial literacy isn’t optional. Getting it right shouldn’t be either.

opinion@dailymemphian.com (Leigh Mansberg) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:00:02 -0500

Tennessee has the nation’s third-highest rate of personal bankruptcies. To address this crisis, Junior Achievement’s new ready-to-teach financial literacy course is available to every public high school in the state at no cost.

Opinion: Beware of paid ads on search engines

rhutchinson@bbbmidsouth.org (Randy Hutchinson) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:19:52 -0500

The FBI issued an alert about cyber criminals using search engine ads to impersonate real companies that direct consumers to malicious sites that steal login credentials and/or credit card numbers.

Opinion: 'Memphis needs more pathways to opportunity. CBU is one of them.'

opinion@dailymemphian.com (Ronald L. Brandon) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:00:07 -0500

“CBU has faced real challenges in recent years. We should not minimize them, and we should not allow them to define us. Our responsibility is to make the choices necessary to ensure this university can continue serving students and Memphis for generations to come.”