Late-term abortion: Compassion over rhetoric

No woman who has had a late-term abortion wanted to make that decision. Her heart is breaking. This was a wanted pregnancy. There was a name picked out, a crib bought, plans made, baby showers thrown, and hopes and dreams of what a life as being a parent would mean in watching her child grow up and change the world.

Locals gather in conjunction with national protest to declare, 'no one is above the law'

President Trump to miss the hidden gems in our mountains

Far too often, the mountainous region of Northeast Tennessee gets overlooked and overshadowed by the bigger cities and flatter terrain of Nashville, Chattanooga and Memphis. Most mistake Knoxville as being synonymous with Northeast Tennessee.

We must fill those well-worn shoes

Liberals with guns: Local Democrats hold marksmanship competition

Considering much of the recent rhetoric surrounding gun control – an issue of contention between most liberals and conservatives – some may be surprised to find members of the Washington County Democratic Party hosting their own marksmanship competition.

WCDP leadership concerned with West Walnut Street concept; Commissioner says 'plan' isn't finished

Since Johnson City leaders are seeking feedback on conceptual plans for West Walnut Street, the Washington County Democratic Party decided to provide its two cents: They’re concerned.

Despite backlash, Johnson City Commission bans 'camping' on public property

Beginning July 1, it will be a municipal offense for anyone to “camp” on property owned, leased or controlled by the city of Johnson City.

Activists call for end to Johnson City's proposed 'camping' ban

“Solutions, not citations” was the message shared by members of the Washington County Democratic Party and the Northeast Tennessee Democratic Socialists of America during a Wednesday press conference at King Commons Park regarding a ban on sleeping on public property proposed by city leaders.

Better education, healthcare on radar for local Democrats

Hours ahead of Gov. Bill Haslam’s State of the State address on Monday, members of the Washington County Democratic Party gathered to discuss what they’d like to see moving forward for the state.

Johnson City Women's March 2.0 hopes to continue momentum from 2017's activism

Hundreds of activists and local progressive organizers are expected to march on Founder’s Park Jan. 20 for another local Women’s March in conjunction with other Women’s Marches happening on the same day throughout the nation.

Local Democrats participating in Jonesborough Days Parade for first time; GOP entering Greeneville, Kingsport parades

Washington County’s two major political parties will take a break from current events this holiday week and indulge in a bit of fun.

Carter County democrats hold speaking engagement about opioid abuse in region

As the chair of the Washington County Democratic Party, Kate Craig is hoping to bring attention to issues related to pain management and was one of several people who attended a speaking engagement hosted by the Carter County Democratic Party about opioid abuse in the region.