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March 18, 2024

National News

A Supreme Court ruling in a social media case could set standards for free speech in the digital age

The case involves posts on Facebook, X and other media platforms.

apnews.com/article/supreme-court-biden-administration-social-media-132df16a8b086cd7ed72954f3b4c2c04?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

Mike Johnson Suddenly Seems Ready to Stick a Shiv in MAGA

The House speaker is open to a stand-alone vote on Ukraine aid. Marjorie Taylor Greene isn’t going to like that one bit.

newrepublic.com/article/179861/mike-johnson-ukraine-aid-bill-shiv-maga

State News:

Tennessee’s Profiles in Courage: These Republicans put public schools before party

Parents, superintendents and even lawmakers on the other side of the aisle have hailed Rep. Todd Warner and Eric Welch as heroes on this issue

open.substack.com/pub/tennbeat/p/tennessees-profiles-in-courage-these?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Local News & Arts:

Table Read: "Murder in the Studio" — Athens Area Council for the Arts

Join us for a no-pressure table read of the play, “Murder in the Studio,” led by Dawn Queen-Huston. No experience necessary. You can read a part, or just listen and hang out.

www.athensartscouncil.org/upcomingevents/table-read-mar-21-2024

Morning Fax:

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region (BGCOR) has opened a new Club in Etowah, serving around 55 kids daily. Initially operating from Etowah City School, they relocated to Etowah First Baptist Church due to space constraints. Plans are underway to build a permanent facility near 6th Street in Etowah.