Andy SpearsThe Baffling Case of Gov. Bill Lee vs. Sun BucksGovernor rejects summer food assistance for kids, 675,000 children face food insecurityJul 21A response icon2Jul 21A response icon2
Andy SpearsRed State Jesus, Blue State JesusGod, prophecy, and politicsJul 17A response icon3Jul 17A response icon3
Andy SpearsA 4th of July ReflectionOn policy disasters and the possibility of hopeJul 6A response icon4Jul 6A response icon4
Andy SpearsTrump’s Big, Brutal Attack on ConsumersNot-so-beautiful bill passes Senate, kills consumer protectionsJul 1A response icon1Jul 1A response icon1
Andy SpearsDoctors Prescribe Opposition to “Big, Beautiful Bill”Vote on Trump policy package expected soonJul 1A response icon2Jul 1A response icon2
Andy SpearsIsrael, Iran, and What the Bible SaysExploring Biblical justifications for bombingJun 20A response icon4Jun 20A response icon4
Andy SpearsThe First Day of The End of Public Education in TennesseeGov. Bill Lee’s school voucher scheme starts todayMay 15May 15
Andy SpearsWhat Happens When the Consumer Bureau Fights for the Big Guys?Trump policies cause clear, direct harm to consumersMay 14A response icon3May 14A response icon3
Andy SpearsFighting Back Against the Consumer Bureau ShutdownBut will Trump ignore the courts?May 11A response icon1May 11A response icon1
Andy SpearsEducation News from TennesseeUpdates on education policy from the Volunteer StateApr 29Apr 29
Andy SpearsVouchers Rejected in Three StatesUtah, Missouri, and North Dakota say NO to school voucher schemesApr 28A response icon1Apr 28A response icon1
Andy SpearsWill Tennessee Take the High Road?Lawmakers consider pot tax to fund pothole repairApr 3A response icon3Apr 3A response icon3
Andy SpearsTennessee’s Governor is MeanWhy is feeding hungry kids a partisan issue?Mar 28A response icon3Mar 28A response icon3
InBackyard ChurchbyAndy SpearsThe Courage to Change the Things We CanAnd a challenge to get to workFeb 24A response icon5Feb 24A response icon5
Andy SpearsA Feel-Good Election StoryFrom trucker to U.S. Senator — with some alcohol on the wayFeb 15A response icon6Feb 15A response icon6
Andy SpearsMy Highest-Earning NewsBreak Story in November was About Taxing GroceriesYes, some states tax groceries — and yes, it’s grossDec 5, 2024A response icon4Dec 5, 2024A response icon4
Andy SpearsI Don’t Know Enough About This TurkeyA Thanksgiving stuffed with politicsDec 2, 2024A response icon6Dec 2, 2024A response icon6
Andy SpearsPublic Money, Private ProfitsSchool vouchers in TennesseeAug 8, 2024A response icon1Aug 8, 2024A response icon1
Andy SpearsTennessee Republicans Back Democrats in War Over SchoolsSchool Board races in the Nashville suburbs are a school privatization battlegroundJul 15, 2024Jul 15, 2024