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November 08, 2024

Constitution:

The Constitution acted like a colossal merger, uniting a group of states with different interests, laws, and cultures. Under America’s first national  government, the Articles of Confederation, the states acted together only for specific purposes. The Constitution united its citizens as members of a whole, vesting the power of the union in the people. Without it, the American Experiment might have ended as quickly as it had begun.

National News:

The story of how Trump went from diminished ex-president to a victor once again

With his commanding victory over Kamala Harris, Donald Trump has achieved a stunning political comeback that seemed unimaginable after his refusal to accept his loss in the 2020 election ended with his supporters violently storming the Capitol.

apnews.com/article/trump-victory-harris-dd64fe5fac158025058a45f21388a6b2?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

Opinion | The Point: Conversations and insights about the moment.

www.nytimes.com/live/2024/11/07/opinion/thepoint?unlocked_article_code=1.YU4.9jRq.Jq8dCnBqNlpV&smid=url-share

State News:

Stockard on the Stump: Get ready to learn the Earth is 6,000 years old • Tennessee Lookout

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's new bill to create a universal school voucher program incudes a one-time $2,000 bonus for teachers.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/11/08/stockard-on-the-stump-get-ready-to-learn-the-earth-is-6000-years-old

Local News & Arts:

The VFW is having their Annual Turkey Shoot every Saturday from 8am-12 through November 23rd at VFW Post #5146 at 706 North Congress Parkway in Athens. Proceeds from the turkey shoot will be used to raise funds for their annual Christmas baskets to be distributed to Veterans and their spouses. For more information, call 423-745-8387

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

Trump is President & Other Stories About America

What I’m Discussing Today:

kareem.substack.com/p/trump-is-president-and-other-stories?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

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Coalition Calendar: (click on the calendar)

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