Southern Progressives

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Bill Freeman
August 27, 2025

National News:

A Hell of a Night in Iowa

Iowa Democrats win big.

open.substack.com/pub/charlotteclymer/p/a-hell-of-a-night-in-iowa?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

August 26, 2025

Today, for the second time in as many days, President Donald J.

open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/august-26-2025?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

The Natural Endpoint of Trump’s Falsehoods

Someday, the president may need the American people to believe something he says—and they won’t.

www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2025/08/trump-lisa-cook-federal-reserve-falsehoods/684014/?gift=kv3__FYls2fxmm4Mh6G3fSnMqxxIvLDC2ebn4blItJQ&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

State News:

The Nineteenth Amendment

Yesterday, I intended to write about the Nineteenth Amendment prohibiting states from denying women the right to vote because today is the anniversary of the amendment’s certification in 1920.

open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/the-nineteenth-amendment?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Debate over 19th Amendment resurfaces in Tennessee - Nashville Banner

Discover the heated debate over women's right to vote in Nashville 105 years ago and how it resurfaces today with the influence of Christian nationalists.

nashvillebanner.com/2025/08/25/crec-church-influence-tennessee-19th-amendment

Local News:

McMinn County Veteran's Service Office will be having an Open House on Friday, August 29th from 10:00 AM to 2:00PM at their office. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

McMinn County will observe International Overdose Awareness Day on Sunday, Aug. 31, from 3–6 p.m. at the Market Park Pavilion in Downtown Athens. The event includes music, vendors, a free meal, guest speakers, a proclamation by Sheriff Joe Guy, and a memorial butterfly release. More at overdoseday.com.

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

Medications Seniors Should Use With Caution

Just as your health needs change as you age, so do your reactions to certain medications. Find out what drugs to watch out for in your senior years.

www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/ss/slideshow-medications-seniors-should-use-with-caution?ecd=wnl_spr_082625&ctr=wnl-spr-082625_lead_cta&mb=1egtpHn9HQtMjI76SYp%40Tu4LQi0z3O5AD7pce3L314Q%3d

Topical Pain Relief: Creams, Gels, and Rubs

Creams, gels and sprays can help relieve the pain from osteoarthritis. WebMD tells you what is available on your drugstore shelves - and your own freezer - to alleviate pain.

www.webmd.com/pain-management/topical-pain-relievers?ecd=wnl_cbp_082625&ctr=wnl-cbp-082625_lead_cta&mb=1egtpHn9HQtMjI76SYp%40Tu4LQi0z3O5AD7pce3L314Q%3d

The Swarm

Where progressives like you take a stand

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