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Jul 12 2010
03:54 pm
Tennessee’s much-publicized educational reforms overshadowed the fact that the state’s policy decisions during the 2010 legislative session took a sharp rightward turn. Immigration and abortion were big targets, but public health and safety were also negatively affected by legislation that defied common sense.
The Progressive States Network runs down some highlights (and embarrassments) from the latest session. If Dems don't win back two seats in the House it's going to get even more embarrassing.
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Sorry to pick nits but
Sorry to pick nits but Tennessee's "much publicized education reforms" constitute a "sharp rightward turn" just as much as the other nonsense coming out of Nashville. Are we to assume that because Team Obama pursues a particular policy that it is "progressive"?
Are we to assume that because
Are we to assume that because Team Obama pursues a particular policy that it is "progressive"?
Excellent point. Obama seems to think charter schools are the answer, and strong-armed Dems in the legislature to expand them.