Southern Progressives

Moving to the left, one post at a time.

Bill Freeman
April 10, 2025

National News:

Another U-Turn: Trump reverses tariffs that caused market meltdown, but companies remain bewildered

Donald Trump suspended for 90 days import taxes he’d imposed barely 13 hours earlier on dozens of countries while escalating his trade war with China.

apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-pause-businesses-reaction-a61a1adcaf6332f6188ae1d70664b898?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

Inside Trump’s Reversal on Tariffs: From ‘Be Cool!’ to ‘Getting Yippy’

Economic turmoil, particularly a rapid rise in government bond yields, caused President Trump to reverse course on the steep levies.

www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/us/politics/trump-tariff-pause-be-cool.html?unlocked_article_code=1.-k4.zjEe.6hmPQq--OCSO&smid=url-share

State News:

Tennessee Gun Laws: Controversial Measures Stall in Senate - Nashville Banner

Tennessee gun bills stalled, Rep. Andy Ogles under Democratic scrutiny and a deep dive into Nashvillians' religious identity and beliefs.

nashvillebanner.com/2025/04/09/tennessee-gun-bills-stalled

Local News:

The Friends of Etowah Carnegie Library will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the library. The meeting is open to the public. Families are invited to Toddler Storytime on Wednesday, April 16 at 11 a.m. This free event, held in partnership with Nurture the Next McMinn, features stories, play, and brain-building activities for children ages 0–4. No registration is required. Please note, the library will be closed April 18–19 in observance of Easter. For more details, visit etowahlibrary.com or call (423) 263-9475.

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

From the temple to the garden

Participating in the birth of a new media system

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