VOICES: Tennessee’s immigration dragnet moves the state away from its commitment to human rights by Ren Brabenec, Tennessee Lookout
VOICES: Give ’em four more years! Why one of Pittsburgh’s top authors and booksellers thinks the mayor should keep his job by Karen Lillis
Federal court might revive Georgia lawsuit claiming mass challenges violate Voting Rights Act by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency continues traffic stops, arrests in Nashville by J. Holly McCall. Tennessee Lookout
West Virginia coal miners just want to be protected from black lung by Caity Coyne, West Virginia Watch
Georgia Dems consider shifting focus from culture war issues at center-left summit by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder
Immigration and Customs Enforcement “dragnet” in Nashville results in detentions by J. Holly McCall. Tennessee Lookout
VOICES: For Pennsylvania’s and his sake, Sen. Fetterman should step down by Carmen Gentile, Postindustrial Founder
What to expect from the next 1361 days of Trump’s presidency by Carmen Gentile, Postindustrial Founder
Nashville joins three local governments in suing federal government over public health cuts by Anita Wadhwani, Tennessee Lookout
VOICES: Postindustrial presidential candidates are aplenty! by Carmen Gentile, Postindustrial Founder
West Virginia residents feel forgotten, overwhelmed as they face flood recovery with limited help by Amelia Ferrell Knisely, West Virginia Watch
Michigan governor and gun safety advocates talk next steps to prevent future shootings by Anna Liz Nichols
Arson at governor’s mansion raises concerns about the future of American Democracy by Carmen Gentile, Postindustrial Founder
Salvadoran officials allow Maryland senator and Abrego Garcia to meet by Shauneen Miranda, Maryland Matters
PA governor’s mansion arson suspect cited Shapiro’s positions on Israel-Palestine conflict, police say by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Elected leaders from across Pennsylvania wish Gov. Shapiro well following arson attack on governor’s residence by John Cole, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Ohio college student transferring out-of-state after higher education overhaul bill signed into law by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal
In D.C., Michigan governor pitches her vision to bring about a “golden age of American manufacturing” by Kyle Davidson, Michigan Advance
VOICES: Elizabeth Warren’s underwhelming stop in Nashville was a missed opportunity by Bruce Barry, Tennessee Lookout
ENOUGH! Protesters across Postindustrial America denounce Trump & Musk by Carmen Gentile, Postindustrial Founder
Tennessee Senate OKs bill to hold charities liable for aiding immigrants who later commit crimes by Anita Wadhwani, Tennessee Lookout
Large crowd of Ohioans turn out at Columbus Tesla dealership to protest Elon Musk, Trump cuts by Marty Schladen, Ohio Capital Journal
Some Americans have already been caught in Trump’s immigration dragnet. More will be. by Nicole Foy, Pro Public
Tennessee Department of Health bars employees from using preferred pronouns by Anita Wadhwani, Tennessee Lookout
GOP bill to bar immigrant kids without legal status from Tennessee public schools advances by Anita Wadhwani, Tennessee Lookout
“We’re drowning”: Teacher pay vs. cost of living approaches crisis level in WV’s Eastern Panhandle by Mike Chalmers, West Virginia Watch
Bill to bar Tennessee immigrants from filing civil lawsuits sets stage for exploitation by Carmen Gentile, Postindustrial Founder
Georgia House lawmakers debate bill to strip campus protesters of student scholarships by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder
West Virginia native loses dream job during National Park Service terminations by Lori Kersey, West Virginia Watch
In the spirit of MLK, a Memphis news outlet strives for a “more just world” by Adrienne Johnson Martin, MLK50: Justice Through Journalism
Kentucky still in “search and rescue” phase as death toll rises to at least 12, says governor by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern
Pennsylvania governor sues Trump administration over “unconstitutional” funding freeze by Ian Karbal , Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Descendants of Black farmers are still fighting the USDA over past discrimination by Michael Finch, MLK50: Justice Through Journalism