Southern Progressives

Moving to the left one post at a time

Bill Freeman
January 16, 2025

National News:

A Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Deal

This is not the first column I expected to write for The Contrarian.

open.substack.com/pub/contrarian/p/a-gaza-ceasefire-and-hostage-deal?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

One For The Books: Jack Smith’s Report, Volume 1

Smith's report provides some additional details, but its main point is its historical value.

open.substack.com/pub/harrylitman/p/one-for-the-books-jack-smiths-report?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Jen Rubin interviews Amy McGrath

Amy McGrath echoes Tammy Duckworth's sentiments in slamming Pete Hegseth's inadequate responses at confirmation hearing

open.substack.com/pub/contrarian/p/jen-rubin-interviews-amy-mcgrath?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

State News:

Tennessee governor to call special legislative session on school vouchers, disaster relief, immigration policy

Gov. Bill Lee announced he’ll call a special legislative session to take up his statewide school voucher bill and measures to prepare for immigration policies under President-elect Donald Trump.

www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2025/01/15/tennessee-governor-to-call-special-legislative-session-on-school-vouchers-disaster-relief-immigration-policy/?utm_source=Chalkbeat&utm_campaign=d2d8137ec9-Tennessee+NEWS+Gov+Lee+to+call+special+legislative&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9091015053-d2d8137ec9-1393245721&mc_cid=d2d8137ec9&mc_eid=9b40c49028