In pushing partisan declarations in Tennessee's open primary elections, the devil is in the details • Tennessee Lookout A handful of Tennessee lawmakers are trying, without success, to close Tennessee primaries and punish voters for "crossover voting."

My latest for @tennesseelookout.com analyzes the intentionally confusing language at polling precincts across the state and discusses why closing primaries would be a bad idea. tennesseelookout.com/2026/04/21/i...

Giving credit: A measure brought by Tennessee Republicans addresses testing snarls • Tennessee Lookout Student testing is an arbitrary one-day measurement of academic progress in Tennessee writes Gabe Hart. (Photo: Getty Images)

My latest for @tennesseelookout.com discusses the possibility of standardized testing reform in Tennessee, a reform that is long overdue.

Gov. Bill Lee's performative Christianity places political agenda over faith • Tennessee Lookout Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's emphasis on performative Christianity places political agendas above faith and humanity, writes Gabe Hart.

My latest for @tennesseelookout.com

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Starting Somewhere I’m standing in the C terminal at the Nashville Airport, looking at the skyline of the city, far in the distance, enveloped by clouds.

I started a Substack last year and finally got around to making my first post. I'm not sure what this account will be—probably personal essays, album reviews, book reviews, etc. Subscribe if you want. Apologies to Matt Berninger for misspelling his name.
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"Logic and nuance would tell anyone that 61 years of “equality” doesn’t amount to much when you weigh that amount of time against 300 years of abuse, murder, slavery and marginalization simply based on one’s skin color, sexuality or gender."

Tennessee anti-immigration bills show no conception of complex issues • Tennessee Lookout Tennessee Rep. Chris Todd’s bill to criminalize those who help immigrants without lawful status is not designed to help vulnerable people.

"Basic political math: add more laws directly affecting groups of people you disagree with and hope it forces them back into the shadows."

My latest for @tennesseelookout.com
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