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Most Americans plan to watch the Biden-Trump debate, and many see high stakes, an AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll finds most U.S. adults plan to watch or listen to some element of Thursday's presidential debate.

apnews.com/article/poll-biden-trump-debate-apnorc-cc9e16ef147507162e22c96ddb889ee8?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

Joe Biden: The Old-School Politician in a New-School Era

After more than half a century in Washington, President Biden has learned to make deals and work across the aisle. But that instinct is rarely rewarded in today’s political climate.

www.nytimes.com/2024/06/26/us/politics/joe-biden-career-debate.html?unlocked_article_code=1.2k0.Lpsj.XY-Iz7Ct18Ba&smid=url-share

Let's Read Project 2025 Together

“Project 2025 will not be ‘stopped,’” Kevin Roberts, the President of the Heritage Foundation said. Of the Democrats fighting Project 2025, he said they are “more than welcome to try. We will not give up and we will win.” The context was the launch of a task force by House Democrats, designed to push back against the Republican agenda.

open.substack.com/pub/joycevance/p/lets-read-project-2025-together?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

State News:

Dems demand answers after Tennessee officials send 14k letters warning against illegal voting • Tennessee Lookout

Tennessee Democratic leaders demand answers after Secretary of State sends 14,000 letters warning citizens they may be voting illegally.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/06/25/dems-demand-answers-after-tennessee-officials-send-14k-letters-warning-against-illegal-voting

The Dobbs effect today: Abortion ballot initiatives, expected higher mortality, more litigation • Tennessee Lookout

The Dobbs v. Jackson decision two years ago triggered confusion and chaos in the reproductive health care landscape.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/06/25/the-dobbs-effect-today-abortion-ballot-initiatives-expected-higher-mortality-more-litigation

Local News & Arts:

Some Englewood residents have received a letter from the "National Police Association" implying that donations to their organization will encourage local city councils to continue funding the police department. This letter is not endorsed by the City of Englewood or McMinn County.

Sheriff Guy and Englewood Police Chief Mike Hayes advise residents not to fall for this solicitation. “Sheriff Guy, our City Manager, and I have read the letter. We agree that this is definitely not credible,” said Chief Mike Hayes.

“We have never had any correspondence from the "National Police Association" … we do not recommend anyone sending any donations to them… It is our belief that this is another attempt to prey on people's instinct to want to help law enforcement in any they can, simply because they believe it is the 'right thing to do’.”

They recommend ignoring any such requests for financial support and suggest that citizens check with them before donating to any "police support organization."

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Seniors:

This is 55: Author Jennifer Kabat Responds to The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire

"Aging has given me a sense of presence in a place, which only happens with time."

open.substack.com/pub/oldster/p/this-is-55-author-jennifer-kabat?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Coalition Calendar: (click on the calendar to get to web page for June.)

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