Southern Progressives

Moving to the left, one post at a time.

Bill Freeman
September 24, 2025

National News:

Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk's killing

Jimmy Kimmel has returned to late-night TV after a suspension over comments about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

apnews.com/article/jimmy-kimmel-returns-suspension-charlie-kirk-a29db3adb762b9b148d56ce88c24485c?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

The People Who Are Still Convinced Kamala Won

The left is dabbling in 2024-election-fraud theories.

www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2025/09/kamala-harris-election-fraud-conspiracy/684345/?gift=kv3__FYls2fxmm4Mh6G3fTJT9BCe7VFQPBA40fwUVeI&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

The sleeping giant is awakening

After a week of authoritarian excess, the nation is turning on Trump

open.substack.com/pub/robertreich/p/the-sleeping-giant-is-awakening?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

State News:

Journey Pass: Free bus fare for low-income riders by WeGo - Nashville Banner

WeGo and mayor's office outline the Journey Pass program, offering free bus fare for low-income riders in the coming months.

nashvillebanner.com/2025/09/23/journey-pass-wego-free-fare-nashville

Former Tennessee House speaker sentenced to three years in federal prison • Tennessee Lookout

Six years after being bounced from the Tennessee House speakership, former Rep. Glen Casada was sentenced Tuesday to 36 months in prison for his role in a kickback scheme. U.S. District Judge Eli Richardson meted out the punishment to Casada on 14 counts of fraud, bribery, theft, conspiracy and money laundering in connection with a […]

tennesseelookout.com/2025/09/23/former-tennessee-house-speaker-sentenced-to-three-years-in-federal-prison

Local News:

There will be a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection drop-off event for Monroe County this Saturday, Sept. 27, 8 a.m.–noon at Monroe County Highway Dept., 3475 New Hwy. 68, Madisonville. Accepted items include cleaning fluids, pesticides, pool chemicals, and batteries. Info: (423) 442-2497.

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

Want to Stay Youthful? Avoid These Mistakes

Are you worried that you may be aging more quickly than you should? Find out what you may be doing wrong.

www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/ss/slideshow-mistakes-to-avoid-to-stay-youthful?ecd=wnl_spr_092325&ctr=wnl-spr-092325_lead_title&mb=1egtpHn9HQtMjI76SYp%40Tu4LQi0z3O5AD7pce3L314Q%3d

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