Previous City Voices Articles

A reader has harsh words for The City Paper after reading Liz Garrigan's column "in which she basically mocks people of faith." . More

 A reader who is a current state employee asks if state Sen. Paul Stanley will be treated the same as other state employees who leave service under scrutinized terms. More

The angry rhetoric from both sides about health care has been tame compared to some of the charges voiced about the proposed Performance Rights Act (HR 848). More

A reader says the more he about the proposed heath care reform legislation, with page references and the document available for confirmation, the more he sees it as a benevolent tyrant’s dream come true. More

With all the rain recently falling on Nashville, Jowers gives advice for keeping the basements dry — or how to get them dry after they've flooded. More

Ferrier writes about the evolving — but not necessarily for the good — world of mommyblogging plus the influence of big money. More

A reader urges other Tennesseans, who are fed up with paying more and getting less for their health insurance, to contact and encourage Congress to move on legislation.   More

We study hard to get our drivers’ license and have a feeling of freedom when we get behind the wheel of an automobile and enjoy the open road. Soon we feel as if we are the best driver in the country.   More

A reader writes that now that the stimulus is working and car sales are exceeding expectations, it's quite amusing to hear comments from all the naysayers of President Obama.   More

Story Link: Analysis: Choosing sides on SotomayorA discussion of the intersection of Supreme Court and Tennessee politics

A reader writes that regardless of a person's view on abortion, they should not have to pay for them as part of the health care reform bill. More

Three state house members looking to get 'upped' could change the character of the state senate More

Garrigan writes that recent gun legislation — first at the national and state levels, and now locally — has given rise to a refreshing unpredictability among elected officials who have been forced to pick a side.   More

A reader writes that everyone on the Federal Payroll should be required to accept the federal mandate of the health care plan that Mr. Obama is attempting to place on all Americans. More

A reader writes that the educated hard working, faith-based man with a PhD that is Martin Kennedy is too good for the Board of Education, which he sought a position leading. More

Ferrier interviews Demi Delia AKA Mommy XXX to see if she can justify the woman's decision to drop her clothes to support her teenage children. More

Jowers breaks the cold, hard news to homeowners that: In the home repair/remodeling/improvement business, there are no half-price sales, no blue-light specials and no discount coupons.   More

Zizza writes that he finds it fascinating that politicians bring out the morality card when it's time to start spending other people's money.   More

A reader writes that the Blue Dog Democrats are to be commended for finally saying “wait” to the liberal Pelosi-Obama juggernaut on health care. More

A reader writes out against abortions being subsidized as a mandated provision in the health care bill. More