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David Plazas

USA TODAY

Nashville, TN, United States

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  • USA TODAY
  • The Tennessean
  • The Daily Herald
  • The Leaf-Chronicle
  • MontgomeryAdvertiser
  • The Jackson Sun
  • Commercial Appeal
  • Tallahassee Democrat
  • Knoxville News Sentinel

Past articles by David:

State bans on transgender care are unconstitutional. Even a Trump-appointed judge agrees.

Republican- and Democratic-appointed federal judges are pushing back against state laws that ban gender-affirming care for minors. → Read More

It took tragedy for this governor to promise gun law reform. Why is he backing down now?

When he announced his intention to call a special session on gun laws, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee made a moral decision that gave hope to many citizens. → Read More

'All are welcome': Why Garth Brooks' response to Bud Light backlash is the right move

Garth Brooks’ approach is the mark of a business owner who wants to appeal to a variety of tastes and backgrounds. It's good marketing. → Read More

Rep. Andy Ogles' opposition to Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker draws rebuke, praise

Some Republicans want the freshman Republican congressman to stand firm against the establishment while others say he is being disingenuous and disruptive. → Read More

Rep. Andy Ogles' opposition to Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker draws rebuke, praise

Some Republicans want the freshman Republican congressman to stand firm against the establishment while others say he is being disingenuous and disruptive. → Read More

Meet Jason Martin, Democratic nominee for governor

The Tennessean Editorial Board invited Nov. 8 general election gubernatorial, congressional and legislative candidates to fill out our questionnaire. → Read More

Latino Tennessee Voices Live brings storytellers to Plaza Mariachi on Oct. 13

Five people will share a story about their lives: a judge, a former councilman, a DACA activist, a nonprofit advocate and a real estate leader. → Read More

Watch live: Governor and congressional candidate forum at University of Tennessee Knoxville

This is the first of six forums planned by the USA TODAY Network Tennessee prior to the Aug. 4 primary election. → Read More

USA TODAY Network Tennessee presents 2022 elections forums with University of Tennessee and Lipscomb

The election forums will span all three Grand Divisions of Tennessee and will focus on gubernatorial and congressional candidates. → Read More

Our pets are irreplaceable and we feel their loss when they are gone

My husband and I adopted Zohie six months after losing our first dog together. We have beautiful and hard memories over nine years, which we cherish. → Read More

I never forgot how Bob Dole welcomed teenagers like me who cared about civics

Bob Dole was Senate Majority Leader when several high school students and recent graduates took the opportunity to meet him on Capitol Hill in 1994. → Read More

Trans Awareness Week: How Tennessee law makes LGBTQ citizens' journey hard

This week, Nov. 13-19, is Trans Awareness Week, and it is especially important to affirm the life and dignity of trans people. → Read More

Retired Tennessee professor and colleague to Colin Powell recalls his character

Former University of Tennessee Knoxville Professor Sharon Lord served as the top female U.S. Defense official when Colin Powell was a senior aide. → Read More

Sign up for the new Latino Tennessee Voices newsletter

The first edition of the Latino Tennessee Voices newsletter goes out Wednesday, Sept. 15, to mark the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. → Read More

Annual reading of the Declaration of Independence

Tennessean Opinion and Engagement Editor David Plazas reads the Declaration of Independence as part of annual tradition. → Read More

Confederate Reckoning April 8 event spotlights Montgomery artists Michelle Browder and Kevin King

Michelle Browder of More Than Tours and Kevin King of The King's Canvas Gallery and Studio will share their stories in a live broadcast. → Read More

Let people who actually want the COVID-19 vaccine get it quicker and easier in Tennessee

Tennessee is making strides in getting residents vaccinated. Vaccine hesitancy threatens progress. Too many people who want the vaccine can't get it. → Read More

Readers respond to second impeachment of President Donald Trump

Readers across Middle Tennessee share their opinions about President Donald Trump's second impeachment. → Read More

How Marsha Blackburn and Jim Cooper's gaffes further polarize Americans

When elected officials do not model the behavior that has sustained and expanded our democratic traditions over 244 years, they hurt it. → Read More

Meet the four candidates for Nashville School Board District 4

The candidates are Berthena Nabaa-Mckinney, Steve Chauncy, John Little and Pam Swoner. They are looking to fill the term through 2022. → Read More