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National News

Risking Arrest, Russians Mourn Navalny in Small Acts of Protest

At least 400 people have been detained across Russia since Aleksei Navalny’s death, a rights group reported. Those who came to lay flowers found solace in the company of others.

www.nytimes.com/2024/02/17/world/europe/russia-detentions-navalny-memorials.html?unlocked_article_code=1.WU0.UazI.rmY2pruaJRTS&smid=url-share

The Perennial Problem of Demagogues - Teri Kanefield

I’ll start with some news: Tuesday was the publication date for my latest book, A Firehose of Falsehood.(I sent out birth announcements for my first book in 2001, and have done a birth announcement for each book since. OK, so it’s cheesy.) Let’s Talk about Demagogues The ancient Greeks gave us the word democracy. Demos […]

terikanefield.com/the-perennial-problem-of-demagogues

The Week Ahead

February 18, 2024

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State News:

Tennessee Constitution allows tickets to legislative session, says attorney general – Tennessee Lookout

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti says a system requiring tickets to attend legislative sessions is allowed under constitution.

tennesseelookout.com/briefs/tennessee-constitution-allows-tickets-to-legislative-session-says-attorney-general

Local News & Arts:

The Sound of Music — Athens Area Council for the Arts

One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. See this Rogers & Hammerstein musical in our Sue E. Trotter Black Box Theater at The Arts Center in

www.athensartscouncil.org/upcomingevents/sound-of-music-2024

Morning Fax:

In honor of Black History Month, E.G. Fisher Public Library will host Terrie Ruff Long on February 20 as she discusses skills taught by Chattanooga Connects that draw out compassion through the use of personal storytelling. The event will be held in the Varnadow Community Room at noon. A light lunch will be provided.

Etowah Senior Center will be offering the Matter of Balance Program conducted by the UT Extension Agency beginning March 19 and ending April 11. This 8-session series will be held each Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 until 1:30. Many older adults have concerns about falling and will restrict their activities. This program is designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. For more information or to register call the UT Extension Agency at 423-745-2852 or Etowah Senior center at 423-781-7632.

Daffodil Days is scheduled for March 4th - March 9th in Downtown Athens. Elaine Newman & Rebecca Houk (Athens Flower Shop) are coordinating this annual event and will be in touch with people to get their orders to help paint downtown yellow with flowers! The cost is $8.00 per pot. If you are interested in placing an order please send email to [email protected] The deadline for ordering is Thursday, February 29th.

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

February 18, 2024

On the third Monday in February, the U.S. celebrates Presidents Day, a somewhat vague holiday placed in 1968 near the date of George Washington’s birthday on February 22, 1732, but also traditionally including Abraham Lincoln, who was born on February 12, 1809. This year, that holiday falls on February 19.

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