Southern Progressives

Moving to the left, one post at a time.

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Bill Freeman
December 17, 2025

National News:

An A+++++ Economy, My A++

Trump made big boasts but he isn’t delivering

open.substack.com/pub/paulkrugman/p/an-a-economy-my-a?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Trump Widens the Breach

The country mourned a beloved filmmaker. Trump’s first instinct was to desecrate.

www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/12/trump-reiner-death-post/685272/?gift=kv3__FYls2fxmm4Mh6G3fccyCwqu0bNyXiOSlwwCiJQ&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

Jack Smith Testifies Before The House Judiciary Committee

Making sense of the circus

open.substack.com/pub/joycevance/p/jack-smith-testifies-before-the-house?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

State News:

ICE actions have Nashville teachers, administrators doing more - Nashville Banner

Families and educators across Nashville do what they can to protect students during ICE activity in the city, raising awareness and seeking long-term solutions.

nashvillebanner.com/2025/12/16/nashville-immigration-enforcement-schools-response

Despite improvements, DCS continues to fail Tennessee children, audit finds • Tennessee Lookout

An Tennessee Comptroller audit outlines new and persistent failures in caring for abused kids by the Department of Children’s Services.

tennesseelookout.com/2025/12/17/despite-improvements-dcs-continues-to-fail-tennessee-children-audit-finds

Lawmakers give Tennessee State University a boost • Tennessee Lookout

Tennessee lawmakers gave Tennessee State University a vote of confidence Tuesday, just a year after the school needed help to pay its bills.

tennesseelookout.com/2025/12/17/lawmakers-give-tennessee-state-university-a-boost

Local News:

Weather - Etowah - 14-Day Forecast & Rain

See the weather like never before – live weather maps powered by the most accurate models.

www.ventusky.com/35.323;-84.525

Heritage Foundation??? Hardly a recommendation…

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

Ask a Sober Oldster #29: Elizabeth Jannuzzi

"Being alive, that’s the best thing about being in recovery."

open.substack.com/pub/oldster/p/ask-a-sober-oldster-29-elizabeth?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

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