Published Editorial
Allie Phillips, photographed for NPR
Allie Phillips, 28, is a first time candidate and Clarksville resident running to represent Tennessee’s District 75. At 19 weeks pregnant, Allie received devastating news that her unborn daughter, Miley Rose, was incompatible with life. Due to Tennessee’s near total abortion ban, Allie had to seek out the medically necessary procedure in New York. Allie sued Tennessee for denying her an abortion and she is now running for office.
Read the full story by Katia Riddle here.
Senator Richard Briggs, photographed for NPR
Richard Briggs has served as Tennessee state senator for District 7, representing part of Knox County, since 2014. In 2019, he helped pass a state trigger bill on abortion that was one of the most austere in the U.S. He is now working to undo some of the legislation that he put into place.
Read the full story by Katia Riddle here.
Girls in Tech Founder Adriana Gascoigne, photographed for The Washington Post
In July 2024, Girls in Tech founder Adriana Gascoigne alerted her 130,000 members that the nonprofit would be closing its doors after 17 years due to lack of funding. Other nonprofit groups like Girls in Tech, which aim to promote more women and minorities within the technology industry, have also shut down in recent months after major companies pulled their funding amid political backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, programs.
Community Fridge Project, photographed for AARP
The city of Jackson undertook a project to reduce food insecurity among low-income residents. It installed two refrigerators stocked with fresh produce in areas frequented by older residents.
Read the full story by Sheila Burke here.