Southern Progressives

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Bill Freeman
August 22, 2025

National News:

Live updates: FBI searches home of ex-Trump national security adviser John Bolton, AP source says

The FBI is searching the home of President Donald Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton over the the handling of classified documents, per a person familiar with the matter.

apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-8-22-2025?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

Opinion | Trump’s Gerrymandering Push Is a Form of Cheating

Gerrymandering is a form of cheating. And it is preventable.

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/opinion/gerrymandering-redistricting-texas.html?unlocked_article_code=1.gE8.CVxh.a2e0hpW718hA&smid=url-share

What Trump Doesn’t Understand About ‘America First’

It’s time for Europe and the United States to accept how different they actually are.

www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/08/europe-transatlanticism-vance-trump-america-first/683949/?gift=kv3__FYls2fxmm4Mh6G3fRft8rh31wmAjIo1pCRzF_8&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

State News:

Stockard on the Stump: Tennessee gubernatorial candidate bucking for debate • Tennessee Lookout

U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn won't commit debating her opponent in Tennessee's 2026 Republican primary. U.S. Rep. John Rose.

tennesseelookout.com/2025/08/22/stockard-on-the-stump-tennessee-gubernatorial-candidate-bucking-for-debate

Democrats Question Tennessee's Education Voucher Plan - Nashville Banner

Tennessee's universal voucher program for private school tuition raises concerns among Democrats about implementation and potential inequalities.

nashvillebanner.com/2025/08/21/tennessee-universal-school-vouchers-program

Local News:

On Saturday, September 20th, Table Graces Food Pantry, a ministry of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Athens, will have its 4th annual “Run to the Table” 5k Color Run. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the race begins at 8:30 a.m., starting from the Market Park Pavilion 106 S. Jackson St. in downtown Athens. Proceeds from the race benefit Table Graces, a weekly food provider in the McMinn County region feeding over 200 households each week with fresh produce, shelf stable items, frozen meat, and bakery items. Learn more about this event, complete a sponsor form or preregister at stpaulsathens.org/run-to-the-table or call 423-745-2224.

Living Legacy Fall Trade Fair 2025

The fourth annual trade fair is this summer! Stop by the museum for two days of fun activities, demonstrations, music, and food! Entry is free, and any donations

www.livingheritagemuseum.org/2025/08/22/272324/living-legacy-fall-trade-fair-2025

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

Does Hegseth Not Want Women to Vote? & Trump's Made Billions from the Presidency

August 22, 2025

open.substack.com/pub/kareem/p/does-hegseth-not-want-women-to-vote?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Kilowatt Madness

Trump’s electricity crisis — and ours

open.substack.com/pub/paulkrugman/p/kilowatt-madness?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

The Swarm

Where progressives like you take a stand

www.growtheswarm.com/?utm_source=bills-newsletter-4bb565.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=southern-progressives

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