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Bill Freeman
February 24, 2025

National News:

The Week Ahead

February 23, 2025

open.substack.com/pub/joycevance/p/the-week-ahead-aed?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Federal Judge Banishes Musk’s DOGE Aides From Treasury Dept. Systems

A group of state attorneys general sued to block the Trump administration’s policy of allowing political appointees and “special government employees” championed by Elon Musk access to government data.

www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/nyregion/sdny-doge-elon-musk-treasury-injunction.html?unlocked_article_code=1.y04.ZMuq.xASYsLVkdZdF&smid=url-share

February 21, 2025

In an appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) yesterday, billionaire Elon Musk seemed to be having difficulty speaking.

open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/february-21-2025?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

How to Organize Our Way Out of the Trump-Musk Putsch

A plan to harness grassroots energy—and to hold Democratic leaders accountable

www.thenation.com/article/politics/how-to-organize-our-way-out-of-the-trump-musk-putsch

State News:

Tennessee lawmakers debate hemp and cannabis regulations - Nashville Banner

Tennessee lawmakers debate hemp and cannabis regulations, with some pushing for full legalization and others aiming to restrict sales and grow.

nashvillebanner.com/2025/02/24/tennessee-hemp-cannabis-regulation

Local News & Arts:

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Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

Links Upon Links

Some Oldster-adjacent content to get you through the weekend. PLUS: "The Oldster Top 10," Cliff Chenfeld's monthly playlist of new songs for old ears. AND: A new Oldster t-shirt design...

open.substack.com/pub/oldster/p/a-banger-of-a-link-roundup?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

Coalition Calendar:

Newest organization added: McMinn County NAACP meeting at E.G. Fisher Library on second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm starting April 8th.

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