Southern Progressives 12/26

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December 26, 2022

National News:

Over the Cliff Notes: Criminal Referrals for Trump and Others - Teri Kanefield

(Because of holiday plans, this week and next week I will post on Thursday instead of Saturday.) About the title: During Trump’s first impeachment, I was offering summaries and commentaries of the legal documents. I asked my readers what I should call them. My favorite suggestion was “Over the Cliff Notes.” On Monday, the House Select … Over the Cliff Notes: Criminal Referrals for Trump and Others Read More »

https://terikanefield.com/over-the-cliff-notes-criminal-referrals-for-trump-and-others/

The Final Triumph of the January 6th Committee — Day Ten

From Day One through Day 10, these hearings set a new standard for congressional oversight.

https://open.substack.com/pub/oldgoats/p/the-final-triumph-of-the-january?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

This holiday season Twitter fires 4K workers, Amazon fires 10K workers, & Facebook fires 11K workers—all while US Billionaire pandemic wealth increased an absurd $1.7T.

A reminder that billionaires don’t create jobs—they exploit workers. Tax billionaires. Unionize workers.

State News:

After substation shooting, federal regulator orders review of security standards – Tennessee Lookout

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ordered a review of security standards at electric transmission facilities and control centers.

https://tennesseelookout.com/2022/12/26/after-substation-shooting-federal-regulator-orders-review-of-security-standards/

Local News:

Keyshawn Tatum Memorial Scholarship Fund

Keyshawn Tatum was a beloved student at Meigs County High School in Decatur, Tennessee. He graduated in 2020.

Keyshawn died tragically and unexpectedly on November 21, 2022 from natural causes.

In honor of his memory, a memorial scholarship has been established. A deserving senior at Meigs County High School will receive the scholarship beginning in May , 2023.

Applications for the scholarships will be chosen from students who share his interest: senior students who have taken the yearbook class, have been involved with 4-H, or chorus. The recipient of the scholarship may attend any accredited institution of higher learning and pursue any chosen field of study.

Karen Dunn, Director

615 County Road 110

Athens, Tennessee 37303

Phone: (423) 745-3971

EIN number: 92-1225037

The Arts:

Bill Freeman

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