At the May meeting of the Anderson County Library Board, a red line was crossed. A pro-censorship faction created a way around the process we already had. Public libraries belong to the public. If we want to keep them that way, we have to show up.

The May 5 primary is almost here, and Anderson County voters will see a few important things this year: county primary races, sample ballots by commission district, and updated language on the form voters review when checking in for a party primary. Here’s what to expect before you head to the polls, including early voting locations, key dates, and where to find your ballot.

Tennessee Republicans are moving bills to expand private school vouchers and weaken accountability. Here’s what the bills do, why they matter, and how to contact lawmakers.

The real story was a new voting pledge signed under penalty of perjury, a directive the election office had been sitting on for months, and a meeting that exposed how information about our elections is actually being handled.

What happens when voters are asked to sign a vague political pledge under threat of perjury in a state that doesn’t even register voters by party? In Anderson County, that question may be moving from theory to reality. This is about more than one proposed change — it’s about transparency, public trust, and why people keep showing up to Election Commission meetings.

March is busy on purpose. We’re not just hosting events — we’re building the road candidates can walk on: relationships, skills, volunteer power, and the kind of public presence that lasts for years. From district meetups and campaign kickoffs to public-meeting watches and hands-on trainings, here’s everything happening this month — plus what’s on your ballot and how to plug in.