Posts Tagged ‘Perspective: Women’
Darlene of Nashville, TN
Darlene of Nashville, TN writes: JMy name is Darlene Shelton, I was born and raised here in Davidson County, Nashville, Tn. Living in the Donelson area, for 7 years, connecting with my community in helping in anyway I can. I am a proud mother of 2 young adults, & a grandmother of 2 beautiful and…
Read MoreAmelia of Lebanon, TN
Amelia of Lebanon, TN writes: My name is Amelia Hipps, and I am a 57-year-old woman with Type 2 Diabetes. I live in Lebanon, Tennessee, with my husband and three rescue dogs. I moved to Tennessee 11 years ago this month. Currently, I work as a public relations consultant, writer, and editor after spending almost…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Clean Cars and Air by Sara of Murfreesboro, TN
Sara of Murfreesboro, TN writes: My name is Sara Moorehead and I am a recent graduate from Middle Tennessee State University. Less than a year ago, agencies worked together to complete a thorough evaluation, which consisted of thousands of man-hours of research and analysis, evidence gathering for more than a year, an extensive comment period…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Angela Hardy of Knoxville, TN
Angela Hardy of Knoxville, TN writes: It is apparent the Senators have their own agenda and are not representing the majority concerns. Maybe it is time to repeal and replace those who ignore the cries of the poor,those on the margins of life,those who are working two and three jobs to make ends meet. Let’s…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Patricia of Nashville, TN
Patricia of Nashville, TN writes: My sister-in-law was an artist. Before the ACA, her family paid a couple thousand dollars a month for a healthcare policy they thought was good. When my sister-in-law got sick there were delays in treatment because everything had to be negotiated or appealed with the health insurance company. When surgery…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Jenny of Nashville, TN
Jenny of Nashville, TN writes: I am disappointed in Senator Alexander’s actions this week concerning the Senate health care bill. He is failing to stand up for the needs of Tennesseans – 526,000 of who stand to lose their health care with any vote to repeal the ACA. 1 in 10 of Americans in general.…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Courtney of Nashville, TN
Courtney of Nashville, TN writes: My husband recently lost his job as a part of a large layoff from a healthcare company in Nashville. Our 8-year-old son has a life-threatening genetic metabolic condition. At first glance these two topics seem unrelated. However, my family relies on my husband’s job for our family’s insurance. My son’s…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Denise of Nashville, TN
Denise of Nashville, TN writes: To the editor: I am writing today to petition Senators Alexander and Corker to oppose any repeal without replacement of the ACA. This would be reckless and insensitive. Suicide is now the number one killer among pre-teens and teens. What will happen with mental health? How will we help these…
Read MoreAbby of Knoxville, TN
Abby of Knoxville, TN writes: My name is Abby Wintker Burris. I am originally from Nashville, but now I live in Knoxville. I am 40 years old and worked in the non-profit sector for 10 years. Currently, I am a graduate student at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. I am working towards a masters…
Read MoreTherese of Chattanooga, TN
Therese of Chattanooga, TN writes: originally from atl. she’s been in chattanooga since june 2014, before that she was in fairfax, va. She was teaching, and now she’s retired. she is doing a lot of volunteer work – supporting local candidates running for office, grassroots campaigning. involved with school board activities as a former teacher.…
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