Darren Michael
Coverage of Darren Michael in the Nexus archive.
- Aug. 10: Donald Trump Endorsements; Marsha Blackburn Sued; New NDOT Director
President Donald Trump endorsed Sen. Marsha Blackburn for governor of Tennessee in the general election. The article reports on a lawsuit filed against Blackburn by an Austin Peay State University professor regarding his firing. Separately, Mayor Freddie O’Connell announced that Ryan Lynch will serve as the next Director of the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT).
- $2 million and counting paid out in Charlie Kirk settlements
Over $2 million has been paid in settlements to individuals fired or penalized for criticizing Charlie Kirk after his death, with multiple First Amendment lawsuits arising from employers regulating political speech. Cases include a Florida biologist, a Ball State University professor, and a Tennessee police officer who received significant settlements.