Posts Tagged ‘Perspective: Educator’
Veteran teacher implores Governor Lee to issue a statewide mask mandate
For the sake of my family, my students, and my community, and as someone who voted for you, I implore you to have some political courage. Use your power as the leader of our state to issue a statewide mask mandate.
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Jenny of Nashville, TN
Jenny of Nashville, TN writes: I am disappointed in Senator Alexander's actions this week concerning the Senate health care bill. He is failing to stand up for the needs of Tennesseans – 526,000 of who stand to lose their health care with any vote to repeal the ACA. 1 in 10 of Americans in general.…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Becky of Nashville, TN
Becky of Nashville, TN writes: Dear Editor, I have been grateful for the Affordable Care Act and how it has allowed my family to get the healthcare coverage they need. My son-in-law, a hard working young man, has been able to get insurance via the ACA, when his several part time jobs were not offering…
Read MoreAmy of Nashville, TN
Amy of Nashville, TN writes: I’ve lived in Tennessee 40 years. I currently work at Belmont University and Centennial Medical Center. As a nurse, instructor and parent of two young children, I see everyday the effects of a lacknowing of access to healthcare. Prior to ACA folks were literally perishing or foreclosing due to lack…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Madison of Nashville, TN
Madison of Nashville, TN writes: Dear Senator Alexander, My name is Madison Johnson, and I am a constituent from Nashville. I am writing to express my fears that repeal of the ACA would result in lost access to care, and ultimately to the loss of lives in Tennessee. I am a psychiatry resident at Vanderbilt,…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Kasey of Nashville, TN
Kasey of Nashville, TN writes: I’m one of the lucky ones. I have a full time job that affords me healthcare. I’ve taken it for granite, just like all the other comfortable feelings and luxuries I have taken advantage of. I’m not comfortable any more, I’m anxious. I’m anxious for my friends, relatives, my sweet…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Laurel of Nashville, NJ
Laurel of Nashville, NJ writes: My name is Laurel Orely and I’m extremely disappointed by senator Alexander’s actions this week. Everybody deserves health care and we all know that without an individual’s health, they cannot function as a human being. Everything is effected without your health – your job as a care taker, parent,…
Read MoreRae of Knoxville, TN
Rae of Knoxville, TN writes: Hello, I have lived in Knoxville for 2.5 years. I’m a Montessori teacher for 7th and 8th grades, teaching math and science. While I haven’t lived in Knoxville for very long yet, I hope to stay here for a long time. I love the community and stability that I’ve found…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Jo of Snowflake, AZ
Jo of Snowflake, AZ writes: Senators; I support the ACA & it’s continued full implementation. I support a one payer ACA to eliminate predatory corporations that profit from a person’s illness. It is unethical & immoral. I want you to represent my family for the betterment of US citizens not corporations by utilizing our government…
Read MoreAnn of Signal Mountain, TN
Ann of Signal Mountain, TN writes: I’ve been a resident of Hamilton for 32 years. Now retired, I worked since 1972 as a public health nurse in various rural/urban environments and still retain my active RN license in both Tennessee and Michigan. For 10+ years! I worked with pregnant and parenting teens in our county…
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