Tommy Karr

Category: Educational

  • Facts About Stacey Campfield’s Constituents

    I discovered the following statistics when reading the comments on Knoxnews.com’s article “Letter: Campfield shames Tennessee again”.  The comment, from Tamara Shepherd, reads: From among about 270,000 registered voters in Knox County, just 24,088 voted in the 5th and 7th District races during the County General/State Primary election (note that no 6th District primary took…

  • Stacey Campfield: In His Own (False) Words

    Stacey Campfield has posted a response to the story about being turned away from Knoxville’s Bistro.  You can read his complete failure to understand what FACTS are in his words. Note that he titles the post “More fun than a barrel of monkeys” which comes across as smug and only furthers my feelings on how…

  • An Open Letter to Tennessee Senator Stacey Campfield from Michael Wiseman

    A friend shared the following open letter on Facebook today and, considering how Campfield’s idiocy annoyed and terrified me yesterday (yes, terrified… ignorance is terrifying) I felt compelled to share his letter which you can read on Mr. Wiseman’s (aptly named) Facebook page here.  Thank you Michael Wiseman! I was taken aback earlier today after…

  • Senator Stacey Campfield’s Facebook Response to a Friend

    Tennessee Senator Stacey Campfield has gotten a lot of press lately for the blatantly false claims he made on Michelangelo Signorile’s Sirius/XM radio show. Here is a highlight from his interview: “Most people realize that AIDS came from the homosexual community—it was one guy screwing a monkey, if I recall correctly, and then having sex with…

  • Elizabeth Warren: It Gets Better (VIDEO)

    I had the pleasure of seeing Elizabeth Warren speak about her concerns for the middle class when I attended a taping of The Daily Show on Tuesday. (Watch the extended interview here.)  She was charismatic, smart and so well researched in her concerns that the audience rose to their feet in thunderous applause multiple times…

  • Senator Charles E. Schumer: Supporting Marriage Equality

    I got this very considerate response from Senator Charles Schumer today regarding my request that he support the repeal of DOMA.  Kudos Senator Schumer.  KUDOS! Original Message From: Senator Schumer Date: Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 12:03 PM Subject: A message from Senator Charles E. Schumer   Dear Mr. Adkins: Thank you for contacting me…

  • The Ten Commandments: The Basis of Our Laws… or are they?

    Just something to share in the hope that the far-right, political extremists who want to base U.S laws on biblical doctrines will realize they’re being a little excessive. Thanks to NonStampCollector for creating this.

  • The True Meaning of Family: The Stories of Two Zac(h)s

    Ron Kemp (pictured) is a blogger, singer/songwriter and activist trying to save LGBT youth from suicide.  His post “Enough is Enough: The True Meaning of Family: The Stories of Two Zac(h)s” is eloquent and inspiring.  Take a minute to read it, to understand what he has to say and to appreciate his definition of “family”.…

  • Stop American Censorship – Web Goes on Strike

    On Wednesday January 18th thousands of sites will go dark to protest SOPA & PIPA, two US bills racing through Congress that threaten prosperity, online security, and freedom of expression. Follow this link to learn how to take action and make your voice heard.  We can fight this together. For a quick look at how SOPA/PIPA could affect YOU check out this infographic from…

  • Second Class Citizens: Documenting the Gay Right Movement

    I just signed on to back  Ryan James Yezak’s documentary Second Class Citizens, a documentary that follows the evolution of the gay rights movement and the discrimination and violence that the LGBT community has faced over the years.  I’m happy to do what little I can to help see this film come to light.  Mr. Yezak…