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Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

The Tri-Star State: It’s Like Comic-Con, But Political — Why Is Politicon Coming To Nashville?

By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

October 20, 2019

James Comey. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Ann Coulter. Al Franken. Those are some of the controversial figures that will take the stage next weekend in…

Filed Under: Politics

In Nashville, Mike Pompeo Speaks About Religious Freedom But Doesn’t Mention Kurds

By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

October 11, 2019

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday in Nashville that his department has been speaking the truth when it comes to religious freedom and…

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: Politics

Tennessee’s Prison Population Is Growing. A New Task Force Hopes To Change That.

By Samantha Max~https://www.nashvillepublicradio.org/node/50305|Sergio Martínez-Beltrán~http://www.nashvillepublicradio.org/node/43223

October 11, 2019

Tennessee’s incarceration rate is on the rise — defying a nationwide trend. A new task force appointed by Gov. Bill Lee hopes to change that. But for…

Filed Under: WPLN News

Gov. Lee Defends Day Of Prayer, Saying It Provides An Opportunity For Unity

By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

October 8, 2019

Listen Gov. Bill Lee is defending his decision to declare Oct. 10 a “day of prayer, humility and fasting.” The announcement of the declaration has been received with mixed emotions, and some groups are pushing back on it.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Yom Kippur

Gov. Lee Defends Day Of Prayer, Saying It Provides An Opportunity For Unity

By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

October 8, 2019

Gov. Bill Lee is defending his decision to declare Oct. 10 a “day of prayer, humility and fasting.” The announcement of the declaration has been…

Filed Under: Politics

Sen. Blackburn, Rep. Green Oppose President Trump’s Decision To Withdraw Troops From Northern Syria

By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

October 7, 2019

Members of the Tennessee delegation in Congress have come out on Monday against President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from northern Syria. The announcement, made by the president on Sunday night, has received significant pushback in the U.S.  House and Senate, even among members of his own party.

Filed Under: from Nashville to Erbil, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Jim Cooper, Kurds, Marsha Blackburn, Nashville Kurds

Sen. Blackburn, Rep. Green Oppose President Trump’s Decision To Withdraw Troops From Northern Syri

By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

October 7, 2019

Sen. Marsha Blackburn

Members of the Tennessee delegation in Congress have come out on Monday against President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from northern…

Filed Under: Politics

The Tri-Star State: Why The UAW Strike Is Crossing Party Lines

By Sergio Martínez-BeltránandJason Moon Wilkins

October 6, 2019

The impact of the latest nationwide strike by union workers against General Motors is beginning to be quantified. According to multiple reports, the automaker has lost about $1 billion since the strike started three weeks ago.

Filed Under: Politics, Programs, The Tri-Star State, WPLN News Tagged With: Brandon Evans, GM Spring Hill

The Tri-Star State: Why The UAW Strike Is Crossing Party Lines

By Jason Moon Wilkins

October 6, 2019

The impact of the latest nationwide strike by union workers against General Motors is beginning to be quantified. According to multiple reports , the…

Filed Under: Politics

As Strike Nears 3 Weeks, Spring Hill Auto Workers Keep Up Picket Despite Record Heat

By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

October 3, 2019

Listen United Auto Workers is in the third week of a nationwide strike against General Motors and, in Tennessee, protests continue outside the automaker’s Spring Hill plant. Demonstrators there have been participating in four-hour shifts. They say they are fighting for something bigger than better wages and benefits.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: GM Spring Hill, Tim Stannard

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