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Spain, Ireland and Norway say they will recognize a Palestinian state. Why does that matter?

Spain, Ireland and Norway have said that they will recognize a Palestinian state on May 28, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration that came amid international outrage over the civilian death toll and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip following Israel’s offensive.

apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-palestinian-state-recognition-what-to-know-ed18d4cc50b20c8238e0de0068080eb0?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

May 20, 2024

There is a curious dynamic at work in politics these days. Trump does not appear to be trying to court voters to his standard. If he were, he would be reaching out to Nikki Haley voters and trying to moderate his stances. Instead, he is rejecting her voters and doubling down on extreme positions. Rather than trying to appeal to swing voters, he seems to be trying to whip up his right-wing base to engage in violence on his behalf.

open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/may-20-2024?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

State News:

Today, in the most recent attack on American women in the wake of Dobbs, the Supreme Court case that reversed Roe v. Wade, the Louisiana GOP-controlled House of Representatives passed a new law. It adds the two drugs used for medication abortion to the state’s list of controlled dangerous substances, making possession of the drugs without a valid prescription a crime. The bill now goes to 28-11 Republican-controlled State Senate, where its passage is all be assured. My comment: This could be Tennesseee as well…

Lawsuit: Business partner of alleged serial rapist made extortion payments to Johnson City police • Tennessee Lookout

As parallel criminal and civil cases move forward, involving claims that Johnson City police conspired to protect a serial rapist, new allegations have emerged of a co-conspirator who laundered money in order to funnel extortion payments to officers. The cases have gripped Johnson City for nearly three years. At their center are allegations that local […]

tennesseelookout.com/2024/05/22/lawsuit-business-partner-of-alleged-serial-rapist-made-extortion-payments-to-johnson-city-police

Local News & Arts:

The Athens Lions Club’s 15th Annual Red, White, and Moo Run will occur on Saturday, June 1, 2024 with the race starting at 7:30 am. Moo Run 2024 is a 5K run/1 mile walk taking place at Eureka Trail in Athens. Best Red, White, & Blue/ Cow apparel wins a prize!. You must be a registered participant to win. For more info, visit www.AthensTNLions.org

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Seniors:

This is 56: Author and Writing Instructor Jeannine Ouellette Responds to The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire

"Aging has allowed me to see and claim the power of my own survival."

open.substack.com/pub/oldster/p/this-is-56-author-and-writing-instructor?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

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

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